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foam core pvc

Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 11:56 pm
by mysterio
hey, will &Ntt=4&URL=TopCategoriesDisplayView&langId=-1&langId=-1&storeId=10151&storeId=10151]foam core pvc work as a piston pressure chamber? i.e. not explode, crack, or fail?

EDIT: nvm. stupid question.

Re: foam core pvc

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 4:29 pm
by cantab
To clarify: No, that's waste pipe, not for use for parts under pressure. You could use it as a reservoir or, with care and perhaps a pressure release valve, as the casing for a CPS chamber.

Re: foam core pvc

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 6:01 pm
by mysterio
so foam core pvc would be effective as a reservoir? its that strong? cause i dont want a crushable reservoir

Re: foam core pvc

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 6:35 pm
by cantab
It should be rigid, I mean waste pipes usually are. You probably wouldn't want to hit it heavily though.

Re: foam core pvc

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 6:36 pm
by mysterio
ok. but is it lighter than regular pvc?
EDIT: i.e. light enough to justify the less sturdyness

Re: foam core pvc

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 7:52 pm
by SSCBen
Foam-core PVC pipe is fine for non-pressurized components. It probably is more sturdy than the plastic used in the current Super Soakers.

Re: foam core pvc

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 7:55 pm
by mysterio
wow. thanks ben! didnt expect you to post.