User:James/Water Rocket
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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/