Air pump for SUPPERCANNON 2?

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Guywithawatergun
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Air pump for SUPPERCANNON 2?

Post by Guywithawatergun » Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:26 pm

Sorry. I should've made sure there wasn't any SupperCannon 2 threads b4 posting this.
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cantab
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Re: Air pump for SUPPERCANNON 2?

Post by cantab » Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:33 pm

You can, but it will be hard work, and more importantly you won't get such high pressures. You'd probably be lucky to make 80 psi, whereas an air compressor could easily get 100. That said someone recorded 78 feet with 80psi.
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Re: Air pump for SUPPERCANNON 2?

Post by SSCBen » Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:14 pm

Using an air pump instead of a compressor would be a lot of work but it's doable. Just be aware that you'll have to transfer at least 5000 joules of energy to the system to get about 6 to 7 bar of pressure, which'll be hard work. An air compressor can get you there in seconds.

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Re: Air pump for SUPPERCANNON 2?

Post by cantab » Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:28 pm

I would suggest the foot pump type. I think they're easier to use than the large ones you use upright with your hands. Certainly don't attempt it with a small handheld type.

Remember that the force required will always be inverse to the time you need to pump for. Pump gently for ages, or harder for less time, it's your choice. But there's no way to pump gently for less time, you'll need a compressor for that.
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Super Soaker: XP215, 2xXP220, Liquidator, Aquashock Secret Strike M(odded), Arctic Blast M, CPS1200, CPS2100, SC Power Pak, 3l aquapack, 1.5l aquapack
Water Warriors: Jet, Sting Ray M, Shark, Argon M, Tiger Shark, PulseMaster
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Re: Air pump for SUPPERCANNON 2?

Post by cps zer0 » Mon Nov 24, 2008 1:15 am

just get an air commpresser.
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Re: Air pump for SUPPERCANNON 2?

Post by screech_owl5 » Thu Jan 08, 2009 10:19 pm

if you got a pump that moed alot of air, it might be more probable. that said, i have no idea otherwise

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