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| 20mm cap || 1 || [[#PipeStock|PipeStock]] || £0.36 || Not a plug cap, so use short section of 20mm pipe | | 20mm cap || 1 || [[#PipeStock|PipeStock]] || £0.36 || Not a plug cap, so use short section of 20mm pipe | ||
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| O-ring || 1 || || || Unknown what size is needed | |||
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| Eyebolts || 4 || [[#Screwfix|Screwfix]] || £7.99 || (cost for 5) 3 for guys, 1 for parachute | |||
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| Hex bolts || 3 || [[#Screwfix|Screwfix]] || £6.99 || (cost for 100) | |||
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* socket: https://www.pipestock.com/pvc/pvc-pipe-fittings/plain-metric/socket | * socket: https://www.pipestock.com/pvc/pvc-pipe-fittings/plain-metric/socket | ||
* cap: https://www.pipestock.com/pvc/pvc-pipe-fittings/plain-metric/cap | * cap: https://www.pipestock.com/pvc/pvc-pipe-fittings/plain-metric/cap | ||
Possibly cheaper: http://www.plasticpipeshop.co.uk/ | |||
==== Screwfix ==== | |||
* eyebolt: http://www.screwfix.com/p/marine-eye-bolts-6-x-40mm-5-pack/89414 | |||
* hex bolt: http://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-bzp-high-tensile-steel-hex-bolts-m8-x-45mm-100-pack/76951 | |||
Latest revision as of 08:20, 12 May 2016
Attempt to make a water rocket, as featured in Make Vol 5, web versions below:
- http://makezine.com/projects/make-05/soda-bottle-rocket/
- http://makezine.com/projects/water-rocket-launcher/
Parts
| Item | Quantity | Supplier | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20mm PVC Pipe | 1.2m + 20cm | PipeStock | £1.64 | 3m length |
| 40mm PVC Pipe | 10cm | PipeStock | £6.34 | 3m length! |
| 20mm PVC elbow | 1 | PipeStock | £0.37 | |
| 40mm socket | 1 | PipeStock | £0.74 | |
| 20mm cap | 1 | PipeStock | £0.36 | Not a plug cap, so use short section of 20mm pipe |
| O-ring | 1 | Unknown what size is needed | ||
| Eyebolts | 4 | Screwfix | £7.99 | (cost for 5) 3 for guys, 1 for parachute |
| Hex bolts | 3 | Screwfix | £6.99 | (cost for 100) |
Suppliers
PipeStock
- pipe: https://www.pipestock.com/pvc/pvc-pipe/pvc-pipe-16-bar-metric
- elbow: https://www.pipestock.com/pvc/pvc-pipe-fittings/plain-metric/elbow-90
- socket: https://www.pipestock.com/pvc/pvc-pipe-fittings/plain-metric/socket
- cap: https://www.pipestock.com/pvc/pvc-pipe-fittings/plain-metric/cap
Possibly cheaper: http://www.plasticpipeshop.co.uk/