Thread: Spud Guns
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Old 05-03-2003, 02:25 PM   #8 (permalink)
phoenix1002
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Originally posted by limited
With the pneumatic version, the potato gets fired with the release of pressure. It seems like using a ball valve isn't the best way to let it all go at once. Are there any other design options (mechanical or elelctrical)?
I've heard an electric sprinkler valve will open immediately and let all the air out at once. Since I couldn't find one, I just went for a big-ass ball valve, and open it quickly. Trust me, it works pretty well .
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