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vivek16
10-06-2007, 17:33
hi, i am trying to build a spudgun using pneumatics so i get more experience from them but could anyone give me some websites where i could get some pneumatic parts cheap? the ones ive been looking at are like 20 dollars per flow control switch for a half inch tube:ahh:

thanks, vivek
tseres
10-06-2007, 18:45
if you're making a potato gun, may i suggest using hair spray and a BBQ starter?
vivek16
10-06-2007, 19:32
yeah but the idea is to learn more about pneumatics.
tseres
10-06-2007, 19:35
fair enough. i dont know the site, but Parker supplies the cylendars for FIRST, as well as Bimba
MrForbes
10-06-2007, 19:47
look on ebay....but beware, as usual.

The neat thing is that you can find all kinds of parts that you didn't know existed, then you can search specifically for what you want, once you discover what it really is.

300118790361 is an interesting item, might be too small though.
Gabe
11-06-2007, 02:58
Sounds like you need a sprinkler control valve. It's electromagnetic, and should not cost you more than $20.00 for one. Input/output is usually 1 inch or 3/4 inch, but you can easily reduce this to 1/2 inch. Check hardware stores in the irrigation department, or just ask for it.
vivek16
11-06-2007, 08:39
thanks for all the help guys! but fittingsdepot.com, allied electronics and clippard gave me all the parts i needed. im gonig to to get a plug valve from our local parker distributor later on in the day.

thanks, vivek
vivek16
20-06-2007, 13:31
Does anyone know where I could get a manual quick release valve like the parker valve that you just turn the knob thing to release all the air?

thanks, vivek
sanddrag
20-06-2007, 14:05
Check your local hardware store. They should have small ball valves in the plumbing section.
Greg Needel
20-06-2007, 14:05
Does anyone know where I could get a manual quick release valve like the parker valve that you just turn the knob thing to release all the air?

thanks, vivek

I think you are looking for a ball valve in which case home depot or lowes will have them.
vivek16
20-06-2007, 16:09
yeah but i also need to interface some 1/4" pneumatic tubing to that.

thanks, ill look at some hardware stores.