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
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> On Dec 2, 2018, at 7:23 AM, kliegle@myfairpoint.net wrote:
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> 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
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> 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.
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> 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!
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> The firing push button: (1)
> https://www.spudtech.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=91
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> 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.)
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> 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)
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> 3" Coupling (1)
> https://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/429-030-3-schedule-40-pvc-coupling.html (Bushing
> below fits inside coupling)
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> 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)
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> 3" end cap: (1)
> https://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/447-030-3-schedule-40-pvc-cap.html
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> 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!)
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> 2.5" Coupling (1)
> https://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/2-1-2-sch-40-pvc-coupling-socket-429-025.html
> (Bushing below fits inside this)
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> 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)
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> 0 to 100 PSI 1" or similar pressure gauge (1/8" NPT): (1)
> https://www.mcmaster.com/pressure-gauges
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> Schrader Valve with 1/8" NPT: (1)
> https://www.mcmaster.com/schrader-valves
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> 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!
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> 73 Kriss KA1GJU
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