The role of the case
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 4:06 pm
I'm sure most of us, like myself, have always assumed the case of stock water guns was to hold the internals and look good.
However, I discovered that some stock guns rely on their case, and the internals cannot function without it.
Specifically in the Water Warriors Argon. The connection between the pressure chamber and the nozzle valve and pump assembly is not in any way glued. It's an o-ring type seal like that of pumps.
Thus, when pumped outside of the case, this seal comes apart. It relies on the strength of the surrounding case to hold it together.
I suspect this may be a safety measure. Should the normal pressure relief valve fail, and the gun be overpumped, this seal is the most likely point to break. Having a predictable point of failure makes it easier to safeguard against said failure.
However, I discovered that some stock guns rely on their case, and the internals cannot function without it.
Specifically in the Water Warriors Argon. The connection between the pressure chamber and the nozzle valve and pump assembly is not in any way glued. It's an o-ring type seal like that of pumps.
Thus, when pumped outside of the case, this seal comes apart. It relies on the strength of the surrounding case to hold it together.
I suspect this may be a safety measure. Should the normal pressure relief valve fail, and the gun be overpumped, this seal is the most likely point to break. Having a predictable point of failure makes it easier to safeguard against said failure.