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Ichbin
02-14-2008, 01:17 PM
Now, This definitally wouldn't be a rookies nook or QA sorta question.

I want to know if the handle on fuel pumps is actually water tight, or does the trigger release a valve somewhere in the machine?

I would think the trigger is a valve opener within the handle, But then again I'm not sure.

Where else could I get one also.


I plan on making a fun project that has something to do with Team Fortress 2
Luke122
02-14-2008, 01:25 PM
The handle itself contains a valve.

Check out your local auto parts store for these. There are also plastic models designed for "jerry cans".
NamesAreUseless
02-14-2008, 09:00 PM
I plan on making a fun project that has something to do with Team Fortress 2
It's the pyro's flamethrower isn't it? :p
Ichbin
02-14-2008, 09:19 PM
:)

And im trying to make it working too.

Everything seems plausible and ive worked out the plan, except the trigger part.
Trace
02-15-2008, 12:52 AM
Sounds illegal lol but cool at the same time!

Get pics!
Ichbin
02-15-2008, 02:54 AM
well...

ummm

im building this for.....

school.....

Oh yea will there be pics if i can get this thing running. Might be around labour day I'll get some cheap cheap parts :) (Good ol flea market)
xmastree
02-16-2008, 04:55 AM
Making a flamethrower, huh?

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Ichbin
02-16-2008, 11:39 AM
Naw see, thats a squirt gun that isnt as effective.

This is what I'm shooting for, but looking like the flamethrower from tf2.

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b4i7
02-16-2008, 12:02 PM
there was a mod somewhere i saw... i think it was a C&C themed mod... they had built their own small flame thrower

edit: heres the mod http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?p=164010#post164010
Ichbin
02-16-2008, 08:14 PM
Oh yea.

The thing about the flamethrower weapon in TF2 is that it utilizes a propane tank, now that automatically makes you think "Propane Gas", but any gas is SO dangerous because once it goes back into the tank, KABLOOIE. Having a liquid to ensure no air gets into the line is much safer, So i was thinking of using petrol or butane.
xmastree
02-17-2008, 04:30 AM
Pressurised propane in a tank is liquid. Out in the air ('normal temperature and pressure') it's a gas, but under pressure it becomes liquid. Same for butane, just look at a lighter.

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propane
"Propane is a three-carbon alkane, normally a gas, but compressible to a liquid that is transportable."