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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 (...) (24 years ago, 12-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | 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)
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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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(...) Thanks for the replies! I think I'll take a look at some of the local car-part shops this weekend to see if some of this stuff can be done, since the project is due at the end of the year. (24 years ago, 14-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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