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Pneumatic pressure measuring devices
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lugnet.technic
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Tue, 12 Dec 2000 16:17:14 GMT
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Does anyone know of an air pressure gauge that is compatible with the Lego
pneumatic system? If such an item exists, where can I buy it? I'm working on
a school project which involves Lego air compressors and I need a way to
accurately measure the air pressure in the tubing/air tanks.
Thanks,
-Gaurav
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Message has 2 Replies:
 | | Re: Pneumatic pressure measuring devices
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| First we need to know the pressure range normally encountered in LEGO pneumatics. The hand pump ...measure the piston diameter and get the area. Then measure the force on the pump when adequate pressure has been reached. Then calculate pounds per (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
| | | Re: Pneumatic pressure measuring devices
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| (...) Suggestion (which I haven't tried): cut the end off one off those needles used to inflate volleyballs, so the hole is on the end of the tube, instead of the side. Then you can use an ordinary tyre pressure gauge. If you wrap the threaded part (...) (24 years ago, 14-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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