High Pressure Pump

Discussion about Compressors, hose, pipes, fittings, launchers, release mechanisms, and launch tubes.
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Re: High Pressure Pump

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Rocket_Scientist wrote:Regarding my previous valve suggestion, let me explain:
I agree completely, approaching a pressurized rocket is unsafe; come up with a better way.


You could use a ball shutoff valve, operated by a rope. With a pulley, you could pull one rope to open , one to shut...

Like an emergency dump valve, but in line with the rocket
Ahhh! Now that makes perfect sense! Good thinking!
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