POPCAP Powerful, Long Range Water Gun / Blaster / Soaker

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POPCAP Powerful, Long Range Water Gun / Blaster / Soaker

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3/8" Nozzle Test

This water gun uses regulated air to both pressurize the water and operate the trigger valve.

For additional information go to...

http://waterwar.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=126&t=69...

ACQUIRE PARTS

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BILL OF MATERIALS (BOM):

  1. QTY: 1 DESC: Teflon Paste Thread Sealant, 1.1 oz, "REAL-TUFF" SUPPLIER: SupplyHouse PN: 15605 Rated PSI: 12,000 Blaster PSI: 290
  2. QTY: 1 DESC: Teflon Tape Thread Sealant, 1/2" x 14yd x 0.0032" SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 6802K33 Rated PSI: 10000 Blaster PSI: 290
  3. QTY: 2 DESC: Tank, 136 ci, 4"D x 13.75"L, 2.2 lbs, 1″-14UNS-2B, AL SUPPLIER: Catalina Cylinders PN: 2545 Rated PSI: 576 Blaster PSI: 290
  4. QTY: 2 DESC: Adapter, 1″-14UNS-2B x 1/4" FNPT SUPPLIER: Catalina Cylinders PN: F1 Rated PSI: 576 Blaster PSI: 290
  5. QTY: 1 DESC: Cable Ties, Assorted Sizes, Black & White SUPPLIER: Amazon PN: N/A Rated PSI: N/A Blaster PSI: N/A
  6. QTY: 4 DESC: Close Nipple, 1/4" NPT, Brass SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 50785K152 Rated PSI: 1000 Blaster PSI: 290
  7. QTY: 2 DESC: Cross, 1/4" NPT, Brass SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 50785K233 Rated PSI: 1000 Blaster PSI: 290
  8. QTY: 1 DESC: Safety Relief Valve, Set at 300 PSI, 1/4" NPT SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 48435K72 Rated PSI: 300 Blaster PSI: 290
  9. QTY: 1 DESC: Schrader Valve, 1/4" NPT, Plated Brass SUPPLIER: Schmidty Racing PN: 1/4-18 NPT-HP/T Rated PSI: 500 Blaster PSI: 290
  10. QTY: 3 DESC: 90-deg Street Elbow, 1/4" NPT, Brass SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 50785K43 Rated PSI: 1000 Blaster PSI: 290
  11. QTY: 1 DESC: 90-deg Elbow, 1/4" NPT (M x M), Brass SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 50785K123 Rated PSI: 1000 Blaster PSI: 290
  12. QTY: 1 DESC: Air Hose, 1/4” x 18”L, NPT (M x F), PVC SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 5719K53 Rated PSI: 300 Blaster PSI: 290
  13. QTY: 2 DESC: Regulator, 1/4" FNPT, 7-123 PSI Range SUPPLIER: Allied Electronics PN: ARX20-N02 Rated PSI: 290 Blaster PSI: 290
  14. QTY: 1 DESC: Plug, Hex Socket Type, 1/4", Plated Brass SUPPLIER: Comes w/Regulator PN: N/A Rated PSI: 1000 Blaster PSI: 90
  15. QTY: 3 DESC: Face Bushing, 1/4" x 1/8" NPT, Brass SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 4429K521 Rated PSI: 200 Blaster PSI: 90
  16. QTY: 2 DESC: Locknut, 1/4" NPT, Brass SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 50785K142 Rated PSI: 1000 Blaster PSI: N/A
  17. QTY: 2 DESC: Gauge, 0-160 PSI, 1" Dial, 1/8" NPT SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 38105K51 Rated PSI: 160 Blaster PSI: 90
  18. QTY: 2 DESC: Safety Relief Valve, Multi-Range, 1/4" NPT SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 50265K23 Rated PSI: 200 Blaster PSI: 90
  19. QTY: 2 DESC: 90-deg Elbow, 1/4" Push-To-Connect x 1/4" MNPT SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 5779K152 Rated PSI: 290 Blaster PSI: 90
  20. QTY: 9 DESC: Ft of Polyurethane Tubing, 1/4" OD, 5/32" ID, Green SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 5648K69 Rated PSI: 175 Blaster PSI: 90
  21. QTY: 2 DESC: Straight, 1/4" Push-To-Connect x 1/4" MNPT SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 5779K109 Rated PSI: 290 Blaster PSI: 70
  22. QTY: 1 DESC: Check Valve, 1/4" FNPT Inlet, 1/4" MNPT Outlet SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 7768K22 Rated PSI: 500 Blaster PSI: 70
  23. QTY: 1 DESC: 3-Way Valve, 1/4" NPT (M x F x F), Brass SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 46095K51 Rated PSI: 500 Blaster PSI: 70
  24. QTY: 1 DESC: Reducing Bushing, 1/2" NPT x 1/4" NPT, Brass SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 4429K422 Rated PSI: 200 Blaster PSI: 70
  25. QTY: 1 DESC: Tank, 3 Gallon, AL, (3) 1/2" Ports SUPPLIER: KMW Performance PN: 111193 Rated PSI: 150 Blaster PSI: 70
  26. QTY: 1 DESC: Plug, Hex Socket Type, 1/2", Brass SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 50785K115 Rated PSI: 1000 Blaster PSI: 70
  27. QTY: 1 DESC: 90-deg Street Elbow, 1/2" NPT, Brass SUPPLIER: Amazon PN: 3400X8 Rated PSI: 1000 Blaster PSI: 70
  28. QTY: 1 DESC: Adapter, 1/2" MNPT x 3/4" Hose Barb SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 5346K68 Rated PSI: 250 Blaster PSI: 70
  29. QTY: 1 DESC: Hose Clamp, 3/4" to 1-1/8", Non-Perf, SS SUPPLIER: Amazon PN: 710-0580 Rated PSI: N/A Blaster PSI: N/A
  30. QTY: 1 DESC: 6' Hose, 3/4" ID, 15/16" OD, PVC-Rein, Green SUPPLIER: MSC Direct PN: 48432009 Rated PSI: 105 Blaster PSI: 70
  31. QTY: 1 DESC: Compression Coupling, 1-1/4", Flexible PVC SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 4511K71 Rated PSI: 4.3 Blaster PSI: N/A
  32. QTY: 1 DESC: O-Rings, #213, 15/16" ID, 1-3/16" OD, EPDM (10 pk) SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 9561K48 Rated PSI: N/A Blaster PSI: N/A
  33. QTY: 1 DESC: Adapter, 3/4" FGHT x 3/4" Hose Barb, Swivel, Brass SUPPLIER: Amazon PN: BCF76 Rated PSI: 250 Blaster PSI: 70
  34. QTY: 1 DESC: Seat Post Clamp, BMX, 25.4mm, AL, Black SUPPLIER: ebay PN: FMF-484-Clamp Rated PSI: N/A Blaster PSI: N/A
  35. QTY: 1 DESC: Adapter, 3/4" MGHT x 3/4" MNPT, PP (10 pk) SUPPLIER: Savannah Hydroponics PN: 747264 Rated PSI: 75 Blaster PSI: 70
  36. QTY: 1 DESC: Pinch Valve, 3/4" FNPT x 1" FNPT, PP SUPPLIER: SpraySmarter PN: PV100-075 Rated PSI: 70/100 Blaster PSI: 70/100
  37. QTY: 1 DESC: Washer, 0.875" ID, 1.125" OD, Nylon, (50 pk) SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 95606A570 Rated PSI: N/A Blaster PSI: N/A
  38. QTY: 1 DESC: Screens, 20 Mesh, 1.25" Dia, 304 SS (25 pk) SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 9317T61 Rated PSI: N/A Blaster PSI: N/A
  39. QTY: 1 DESC: Nipple, 1" x 6", PP (Actual ID: 0.95") SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 46825K47 Rated PSI: 150 Blaster PSI: 70
  40. QTY: 1 DESC: Straws, 1/8" Dia x 7.5" L, Plastic (1000 pk) SUPPLIER: Amazon PN: S1525A7 Rated PSI: N/A Blaster PSI: N/A
  41. QTY: 1 DESC: Reducing Coupling, 1" x 3/4" NPT, PP SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 46885K221 Rated PSI: 150 Blaster PSI: 70
  42. QTY: 1 DESC: Pipe, 3/4" x 2' L, Copper SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 5175K135 Rated PSI: 700 Blaster PSI: N/A
    • 43a. QTY: 1 DESC: Sweeper Nozzle, Smooth Bore, 3/4" GHT x 3/16", Brass SUPPLIER: Amazon PN: PSN76 Rated PSI: 100 Blaster PSI: 70
    • 43b. QTY: 1 DESC: Forestry Nozzle, 3/4" GHT x 3/16", AL SUPPLIER: Western Fire Supply PN: 503-075034 Rated PSI: 200 Blaster PSI: 70
    • 43c. QTY: 1 DESC: Forestry Nozzle, 3/4" GHT x 1/4", AL SUPPLIER: ebay PN: 503-075044 Rated PSI: 200 Blaster PSI: 70
    • 43d. QTY: 1 DESC: Forestry Nozzle, 3/4" GHT x 3/8", AL SUPPLIER: ebay PN: 503-075064 Rated PSI: 200 Blaster PSI: 70
  44. QTY: 1 DESC: Close Nipple, 1/8" NPT, Brass SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 50785K151 Rated PSI: 1000 Blaster PSI: 100
  45. QTY: 1 DESC: Shim, 20mm OD, 14mm ID, 1mm Thk, SS (25 pk) SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 98089A392 Rated PSI: N/A Blaster PSI: N/A
  46. QTY: 1 DESC: Air Valve, 3-Port, 2-Pos, 1/8" FNPT, with Trigger SUPPLIER: Amazon PN: TAC2-31V-Lever Rated PSI: 125 Blaster PSI: 100
  47. QTY: 2 DESC: Nipple, 1/8" NPT x 3" L, Brass SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 4568K115 Rated PSI: 125 Blaster PSI: 100
  48. QTY: 1 DESC: Straight, 1/4" Push-To-Connect x 1/8" FNPT SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 5779K129 Rated PSI: 290 Blaster PSI: 100
  49. QTY: 1 DESC: Muffler, 1/8" FNPT Connection, 53 CFM SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 4450K91 Rated PSI: 175 Blaster PSI: 100
  50. QTY: 1 DESC: Christmas Ornament Hook SUPPLIER: your mom PN: N/A Rated PSI: N/A Blaster PSI: N/A
  51. QTY: 1 DESC: Thimble for 1/4" Wire Rope, Open End, Galv. Steel SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 30335T1 Rated PSI: N/A Blaster PSI: N/A
  52. QTY: 1 DESC: Handle Grip, 4.5" L, Fits 1" OD, Vinyl, Red (6 pk) SUPPLIER: McMaster-Carr PN: 97065K44 Rated PSI: N/A Blaster PSI: N/A
  53. QTY: 1 DESC: Frame from M33A1 Riot Control Agent Disperser SUPPLIER: ebay PN: E116-3-131 Rated PSI: N/A Blaster PSI: N/A
  54. QTY: 1 DESC: Shelf for Lightweight Rucksack Frame SUPPLIER: ebay PN: 8465-782-6722 Rated PSI: N/A Blaster PSI: N/A
  55. QTY: 1 DESC: Spec.-Ops. Brand Olive Drab Recon Ruck SUPPLIER: ebay PN: 100200202 Rated PSI: N/A Blaster PSI: N/A

Note: The quantity (QTY) listed above is the order quantity, not the quantity used; some items are listed as single-quantity because they come in the pack-quantity noted in the item description. The sequential numbers of this list correspond to the numbers in the assembly photos.

ASSEMBLE AS PICTURED

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Air Tanks.png
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0.75-in Valve End Spacers.png
0.75-in Valve End GHT.png
1-in Valve End.png
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0.75-in RC Spacer & Screen.png
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Complete 1-in Valve End Assembly.png
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Compression Coupling.png
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Pilot Valve Air Tubing.png
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SETUP

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  1. Turn the handle of the 3-way valve (#23) to Position 2 (180 degrees from Position 1) to vent the water tank.
  2. If you are using the same adjustable safety relief valves (#18) that I used, install the appropriate color-coded springs per the instructions that come with the safety valves.
  3. Lift up on the air regulator (#13) adjustment knobs to unlock them if they are in the locked position.
  4. Turn the air regulator adjustment knobs all the way counter-clockwise to bring the regulator set points to 0 PSI.
  5. Loosen the safety valve adjustment locknuts if they are tight.
  6. Turn the safety valve adjustment knobs all the way clockwise to bring the set points as high as possible.
  7. Fill the air tanks to 290 PSI with a compressor, a manual pump or a combination of both through the Schrader valve (#9).
  8. Adjust the regulator that pressurizes the water tank up to 80 PSI.
  9. Adjust the safety valve of that same regulator so that it opens fully at 80 PSI. The pinch valve is rated for 70 PSI water pressure inside the pinch tube, but a safety valve set to open fully at 80 PSI will start to crack open 5 to 10 PSI below the setting.
  10. Adjust the water tank air regulator to 70 PSI or less for operation. Push down on the adjustment knob to lock it.
  11. Adjust the regulator that pressurizes the pinch valve up to 110 PSI. The gauge is located on the pinch valve.
  12. Adjust the safety valve of this regulator so that it opens fully at 110 PSI. The pinch valve is rated for 100 PSI air pressure on the outside of the pinch tube.
  13. Adjust the pinch valve air regulator to 100 PSI or less for operation. Push down on the adjustment knob to lock it. The manufacturer claims that a good seal can be achieved with 15 to 20 PSI above the water pressure setting, but I’ve only been getting a good seal with a ~30 PSI differential.

FILL PROCEDURE

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  1. Turn the handle of the 3-way valve (#23) to Position 2 to vent the water tank and isolate it from pressurized air.
  2. Fill the air tanks to 290 PSI with a compressor, a manual pump or a combination of both through the Schrader valve (#9).
  3. Remove the nozzle (#43) from the pinch valve pistol, and attach a garden hose or manual pump.*
  4. With the pistol trigger depressed,* fill the water tank to the desired level.
  5. Turn the handle of the 3-way valve to Position 1 to pressurize the water tank. If you did not fill the water tank all the way, this will cause the air tank pressure to drop below 290 PSI.
  6. If applicable, fill the air tanks back up to 290 PSI to maximize air storage (I did not install a gauge on the tanks, I use the gauge that came with the manual pump).
  7. Affix your nozzle of choice, and enjoy.

*Instead of filling through the pistol, you can attach a dedicated fill line (with GHT valve and quick connectors) to the side port on the water tank that I plugged (#26).

OPERATION

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To fire, simply pull the trigger of the pilot valve (#46). To stop firing, release the trigger.

Keep an eye on the gauge on the pinch valve pistol. When the pressure starts to drop, you know you are low on air.

For additional information go to...

http://waterwar.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=126&t=69...