Make Your Own "Aerosol" Spray Cans

Make Your Own Aerosol Spray Cans FARM HOME Miscellaneous Why buy spray cans filled with ounces of material when a bulk jug often sells for about the same as one can? It didn’t make sense to Preston Smidt when he was rebuilding a tractor Cans of carburetor spray were costing a lot of money “The idea of building my own air-charged spray can popped into my head ” says Smidt “I’ve used these homemade cans for carburetor cleaner weed killer lubricant household cleaners and more ” Smidt’s rechargeable can is constructed using pvc pipe a valve stem air valve a brass plug and a few simple tools The spray buttons valve and stems are taken from existing spray cans Smidt offers plans on the do-it-yourselfer website GIZMO Plans The plans sell for $6 He estimates parts cost around $12 and will last through many refills “I’ve used mine many times ” says Smidt “The air valve and the plug screw right into the slightly smaller holes I drill in the pvc pipe cap I’ve had no problem taking the plug out for refills and replacing it ” Safety is always a concern when working with anything under pressure The design calls for a safety release valve Smidt recommends using an air compressor with a regulator valve to keep air pressure less than 110 psi His is set from 80 to 110 psi Visit www farmshow com for a link to a video showing the rechargeable spray can in use Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Gizmoplans 4423 Normanna Rd Duluth Minn 55803 ph 218 348-1473; info@gizmoplans com; www gizmoplans com

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