Pvc Air Cannon Explosion

When using pvc pipe with compressed air you run serious risks.
Pvc air cannon explosion. Here s a full list of parts. Ben recently built an awesome high power air cannon out of pvc pipe. Inspired by the pvc based designs of spud gun enthusiasts but leaving out the potato i ve found a better approach. 1 3 pvc end cap 2 3 2 pvc reducers 2 2 1 1 4 pvc threaded reducers the 1 1 4 end needs to be threaded to fit the ball valve 1 husky 12v inflater with light all the above can be bought at home depot for about 40.
Check out my other videos below. Air cannon operation instructions 1. Use an air compressor or bicycle pump to fill the air tank to about 80 psi. It can transport liquids of all kinds as it is highly corrosion resistant.
Pressurize the air cannon. In this video i build a powerful air cannon out of pvc pipe what else. Unlike my first airgun this one uses a solenoid valve from a lawn sprinkler system. One of those jobs is compressed air.
6 feet of 3 diameter pvc pipe 1 1 1 4 pvc ball valve. Here is how to build an electric air cannon for film and recreation. Pvc piping is inexpensive versatile and strong considering how much it costs. A two stage chamber sealing quick exhaust piston valve air cannon that you can build out of common plumbing components for about 100.
I call it the boom stick. The total build costs around 70 assuming you have basic hand tools and it takes 24 hours for the glue to cure. Bottles of water for the kids bottles of liquor for dad kitchen utensils for mom food for the dog the dog kidding stuffed animals for the little tykes. For the cannon you will need a bike an air pump and pvc hence the pvc air cannon.
Use a broomstick to push whatever your ammo is down into the barrel. How to build a generic air cannon. There is not much wood in this project. Pvc air cannons are great and everyone should build one of these at some point in their life but w.
Despite how much it can do there are certain jobs that pvc pipe just can t handle. Instead i use pvc to make a air cannon to shoot tennis balls and ping pong balls. Fun for the whole family.