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The Small Question Thread

Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 10:49 pm
by martianshark
I made this thread for people to post questions that aren't big enough to start a whole new thread about.

My question: What's the point of the CPS 1-3-5 mod? You can control how many nozzles are being used, so why do you need to plug up the four other nozzles?

Re: The Small Question Thread

Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:17 pm
by C-A_99
Because it's possible to accidently pull the trigger back too far which would waste water and not be ergonomical, obviously. The modifications are designed to turn the 1-3-5 from a weak gimmick blaster to a standard, effective CPS.

Re: The Small Question Thread

Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:22 pm
by cantab
Seconding this thread as a good idea.

Re: The Small Question Thread

Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 1:44 am
by C-A_99
Given some of the threads we've seen lately, this would definitely not be a bad idea. I'll sticky it. That said, there is a "how to find answers to your questions" thread on the sticky list close to this one as well.

Re: The Small Question Thread

Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:05 am
by martianshark
Thanks.

Hey, this is the 1001th general thread! Whatever thread was posted before this was the 1000th!

Re: The Small Question Thread

Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2010 11:52 pm
by martianshark
I need to get 1/4" PVC pipe. Could someone show me where to get it on McMaster Carr or something?

Re: The Small Question Thread

Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2010 12:10 am
by DX
Fittings
http://www.mcmaster.com/#pvc-pipe-fittings/=7pfe2v

Actual Pipe
http://www.mcmaster.com/#pvc-%28schedul ... pe/=7pfep1

You have to be very specific in what you want there. Be sure to triple check that what you select is correct.

Re: The Small Question Thread

Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2010 1:23 am
by martianshark
Does clear PVC work with regular PVC solvent and stuff? If not, does dark grey?

Re: The Small Question Thread

Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:44 pm
by martianshark
Hello? I had to add this because the message was too short. Aurggh!

Re: The Small Question Thread

Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 4:36 pm
by Fredcompany
I would answer, but I have no idea

Re: The Small Question Thread

Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 5:19 pm
by zeda.beta
Clear pvc usually has thinner walls, and will probably warp during the solvent process. But the grey pvc might work, as long as it has similar properties to normal pvc.

Re: The Small Question Thread

Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 6:47 pm
by JF2015
what do check valves look like

Re: The Small Question Thread

Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:06 pm
by cantab
zeda.beta wrote:Clear pvc usually has thinner walls, and will probably warp during the solvent process.
You can get clear, pressure rated, schedule 40 PVC that will be the same dimensions as opaque PVC. That should solvent weld fine. (The stuff's expensive, but a blaster that's almost entirely transparant would look amazing).

Re: The Small Question Thread

Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:59 pm
by martianshark
That would be cool, but I'm only looking for 1/4" PVC for a homemade SC port.

Re: The Small Question Thread

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 4:13 pm
by SEAL
Hi. I am going to start building and APH soon,(Whenever I get the parts.) and I have a question.
What is the best number of PC's to use? I'm thinking of using one, but if two can offer better power, then I'd be willing to spend extra money to get parts for another.

I just don't want to waste money one two PC's if one can do the job just as well.