And if you aren’t handy but want to buy one fully assembled check out http://www.antennalaunchers.com/antlaunching.html
I have no affiliation with any of these guys...just interested in launchers. Cecil K5DL Sent using recycled electrons. > On Dec 2, 2018, at 7:23 AM, [email protected] wrote: > > > > > > > Since I'm getting overwhelmed with emails, I will post here, but the links > obviously will have to be copied and pasted, nor will the pictures be > available: > > There are plans out on the web, but I improved on them and came up with what > you see here. > The 1" NPT sprinkler valve is located at Lowes/Home Depot, as are some of the > 3" storage tank parts and a short > stick of 1" sched 40 PVC. > > Here's where I located (after lots of research on pricing years ago). You can > spend more money from one site (spud tech) for similar stuff or get boxes and > packages from all over! > > The firing push button: (1) > https://www.spudtech.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=91 > > 1" Street Elbows: (2) > https://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/410-005-1-2-schedule-40-pvc-90-street-ell.html (Male > threads allow disassembly for repairs, as long as the space between barrel > and storage tank allows the sprinkler valve (or the 1" pressure gauge and > schrader valve) not to interfere with each other.) > > 1" Close Nipple: (1) > https://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=1%22+close+nipple > (Black Iron is stronger and cheaper, goes between the sprinkler valve and > 2.5" barrel) > > 3" Coupling (1) > https://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/429-030-3-schedule-40-pvc-coupling.html (Bushing > below fits inside coupling) > > 3" to 1" threaded bushing: (1) > https://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/3-x-1-sch-40-pvc-reducer-bushing-flush-style-spig-x-fipt-438-335.html (Slides > in coupling to reduce storage tank to 1" and accept the 1" Street Elbow) > > 3" end cap: (1) > https://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/447-030-3-schedule-40-pvc-cap.html > > 2.5" Sched 40 PVC Pipe: (1) > https://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/pipe/schedule-40-pvc-pipe.html?size_in_inches=31 (Can > cut in half and make 2 guns or one with a long barrel. If long barrel, then > make a long storage tank. It's a P1V1=P2V2 thing from your physics class > days!) > > 2.5" Coupling (1) > https://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/2-1-2-sch-40-pvc-coupling-socket-429-025.html > (Bushing below fits inside this) > > 2.5" to 1" threaded bushing: (1) > https://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/2-1-2-x-1-sch-40-pvc-reducer-bushing-flush-style-spig-x-fipt-438-289.html (1" > close nipple from output of sprinkler valve attaches here) > > 0 to 100 PSI 1" or similar pressure gauge (1/8" NPT): (1) > https://www.mcmaster.com/pressure-gauges > > Schrader Valve with 1/8" NPT: (1) > https://www.mcmaster.com/schrader-valves > > > One MUST BE WELL-VERSED in PROPER use of PVC solvents, glue, and procedures > to build a safe launcher. > Also in proper use of drilling and tapping 1/8" NPT threads, PVC drills and > taps with ease, so don't go deep with the tap. OTW the hole will be too big > and schader valve or pressure gauge will bottom out before sealing the > threads! > > 73 Kriss KA1GJU > > > > > > _________________ > Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
