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Hunt_and_Annoy · 02-12-2005, 12:39 AM

Would it be a good idea to have four pressure tanks on the air pressure homemade and have ball valves under each PC so that you could control the amount of PCs that can actually be used a one time? This would make it so your gun could use 4 PCs or 1 without having to build more than one gun.

NiborDude · 02-12-2005, 01:51 AM

It's a good idea, but the problem would be the over all size of APH. Having to battle with that thing would be extremely hard.

Spinner · 02-12-2005, 03:34 AM

Yeah, it's an idea I and at least one other person though up separately. I think it would be a good idea, since it would mean you could either have a backup PC ready, or a smaller PC if you need to pump up quickly.

Commander_Gaunt · 02-12-2005, 04:46 AM

I've been working on a similar idea for a WBL, the only probably is it would need a lot of money to make. And also a lot of time to pump initially.

Hunt_and_Annoy · 02-12-2005, 10:36 AM

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Originally posted by Commander_Gaunt@Feb 12 2005, 01:46 AM
I've been working on a similar idea for a WBL, the only probably is it would need a lot of money to make. And also a lot of time to pump initially.
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yes, but the whole idea is to have the option of using 1 PC in a tight situation or using more when power is needed

Spinner · 02-12-2005, 10:38 AM

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Yeah, that makes sense to me, it was basically what I was trying to explain in my previous post.

So try it out. It sounds like a good idea to me, I'd be keen to hear how making it goes!

Ben · 02-12-2005, 11:15 AM

This idea has been thought of on several occasions. However, I won't be the first to inform you that it's not a very good idea. BlueSmudge tried it out, and as he opened his extra PC, the air expanded, losing pressure. That was, of course, because he didn't have other ball valves to make sure the pressure didn't drop.

In my opinion, this wouldn't be a very useful idea. I would go for a simpler solution such as pumping in between your shots. This idea has not gone through a good test however, if someone could make an APH with a valve configuration like this I'm sure it would be appreciated!

Hunt_and_Annoy · 02-12-2005, 02:00 PM

I was planning to try this, but I don't have much time on my hands so it will be a while before it's finished.

02-12-2005, 01:51 AM	#2
NiborDude Retired Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ridgewood, NJ Posts: 682 UserID: 131	It's a good idea, but the problem would be the over all size of APH. Having to battle with that thing would be extremely hard. __________________ <span style='color:EEF2F7'>Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes! -Leonardo Da Vinci

02-12-2005, 03:34 AM	#3
Spinner Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,322 UserID: 77	Yeah, it's an idea I and at least one other person though up separately. I think it would be a good idea, since it would mean you could either have a backup PC ready, or a smaller PC if you need to pump up quickly. __________________ ISS: Soaker Sagas Submit your saga and see it up with other titans of water warfare.

02-12-2005, 04:46 AM	#4
Commander_Gaunt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 362 UserID: 219	I've been working on a similar idea for a WBL, the only probably is it would need a lot of money to make. And also a lot of time to pump initially. __________________ <span style='color:gray'>There are only 3 sure things in life: Birth <span style='color:red'>Death <span style='color:gray'>and <span style='color:purple'>Taxes

02-12-2005, 11:15 AM	#7
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,046 UserID: 1	This idea has been thought of on several occasions. However, I won't be the first to inform you that it's not a very good idea. BlueSmudge tried it out, and as he opened his extra PC, the air expanded, losing pressure. That was, of course, because he didn't have other ball valves to make sure the pressure didn't drop. In my opinion, this wouldn't be a very useful idea. I would go for a simpler solution such as pumping in between your shots. This idea has not gone through a good test however, if someone could make an APH with a valve configuration like this I'm sure it would be appreciated! __________________ Note: I am busy so if I am slow to respond, be patient. email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

02-12-2005, 12:39 AM	#1
Hunt_and_Annoy Back from the dead. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: bay area, CA Posts: 398 UserID: 345	Would it be a good idea to have four pressure tanks on the air pressure homemade and have ball valves under each PC so that you could control the amount of PCs that can actually be used a one time? This would make it so your gun could use 4 PCs or 1 without having to build more than one gun.

02-12-2005, 02:00 PM	#8
Hunt_and_Annoy Back from the dead. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: bay area, CA Posts: 398 UserID: 345	I was planning to try this, but I don't have much time on my hands so it will be a while before it's finished.

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