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CROC · 09-10-2006, 07:21 AM

Yesterday I made a piston homemade from m15399's site. The basic syringe gun, just slightly smaller (I think). I had to use CPVC instead of sch. 40 PVC. It works well, and I want more nozzles, but they are $1cad ea., making them expensive, as the gun itself only cost me about $10cad. I dont know if I really want to be spending about $3 for 2 more nozzles, so I might just have to deal with mine as is (I'm drilling the nozzle to 11/64" today).

Silence · 09-10-2006, 10:11 AM

Nice...PPPs are guns that give you just about the most bang for your buck, although I'd have to say the X-Stream Blastmaster 660 does come close.

What's the ID? What range are you getting? A better selection of nozzles, size usually dependent on trial-and-error and on your strength, will help you maximize range and get a reasonable selection. I personally would get at least 2 nozzles, if only for a meager selection. I'm currently only using 3 on my mini APH, but I'm still experimenting with them.

That is pretty expensive, but you might be able to get packs that have a lot in them for the future.

CROC · 09-10-2006, 11:57 AM

ID is about 11/16ths (I accidentally made the nozzle 1/4", so it's around 10x). Range, I haven't measured yet, but probably close to m15399's ranges with the 1/4" nozzle. If you decide to make one of these, after you drill the hole, take some sandpaper and sand the hole. It will help you get a more laminar flow.

Silence · 09-10-2006, 01:09 PM

Nice tip. Unless there's already a thread for miscellaneous homemade tips, I might write an article listing the various things you can do. It would likely go to WWc as well.

CROC · 09-10-2006, 06:57 PM

I have plenty more tips, but they are just common sense, but here goes:
Use teflon sealant tape on the pump and any threaded bits
You don't really need PVC primer, just sand the PVC and cement it
Don't put the O-ring all the way to the end of the pump shaft, as it could get stuck.

m15399 · 09-12-2006, 10:38 PM

Primer is not needed for things like the PPP, but it should be used on anything that involves pressure.

Glad my article was of service

09-10-2006, 07:21 AM	#1
CROC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada (GTA) Posts: 291 UserID: 569	First Homemade Yesterday I made a piston homemade from m15399's site. The basic syringe gun, just slightly smaller (I think). I had to use CPVC instead of sch. 40 PVC. It works well, and I want more nozzles, but they are $1cad ea., making them expensive, as the gun itself only cost me about $10cad. I dont know if I really want to be spending about $3 for 2 more nozzles, so I might just have to deal with mine as is (I'm drilling the nozzle to 11/64" today). __________________ ~CROC~(c 'rock)n. -The master of ideas, and the occasional mod (Works with mr. dude) Mods: 3xA combat - CPS Turbine - Super Flash Flood - (working on CPH)

09-10-2006, 10:11 AM	#2
Silence Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,293 UserID: 576	Nice...PPPs are guns that give you just about the most bang for your buck, although I'd have to say the X-Stream Blastmaster 660 does come close. What's the ID? What range are you getting? A better selection of nozzles, size usually dependent on trial-and-error and on your strength, will help you maximize range and get a reasonable selection. I personally would get at least 2 nozzles, if only for a meager selection. I'm currently only using 3 on my mini APH, but I'm still experimenting with them. That is pretty expensive, but you might be able to get packs that have a lot in them for the future. __________________ Forum rules

09-10-2006, 11:57 AM	#3
CROC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada (GTA) Posts: 291 UserID: 569	ID is about 11/16ths (I accidentally made the nozzle 1/4", so it's around 10x). Range, I haven't measured yet, but probably close to m15399's ranges with the 1/4" nozzle. If you decide to make one of these, after you drill the hole, take some sandpaper and sand the hole. It will help you get a more laminar flow. __________________ ~CROC~(c 'rock)n. -The master of ideas, and the occasional mod (Works with mr. dude) Mods: 3xA combat - CPS Turbine - Super Flash Flood - (working on CPH)

09-10-2006, 01:09 PM	#4
Silence Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,293 UserID: 576	Nice tip. Unless there's already a thread for miscellaneous homemade tips, I might write an article listing the various things you can do. It would likely go to WWc as well. __________________ Forum rules

09-10-2006, 06:57 PM	#5
CROC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada (GTA) Posts: 291 UserID: 569	I have plenty more tips, but they are just common sense, but here goes: Use teflon sealant tape on the pump and any threaded bits You don't really need PVC primer, just sand the PVC and cement it Don't put the O-ring all the way to the end of the pump shaft, as it could get stuck. __________________ ~CROC~(c 'rock)n. -The master of ideas, and the occasional mod (Works with mr. dude) Mods: 3xA combat - CPS Turbine - Super Flash Flood - (working on CPH)

09-12-2006, 10:38 PM	#6
m15399 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 224 UserID: 495	Primer is not needed for things like the PPP, but it should be used on anything that involves pressure. Glad my article was of service

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