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All PVC is Schedule 40 Pressure rated pipe, not foam core.<\/p>\n

Use Purple Primer and Strong PVC cement for all glued connections.<\/p>\n

The confetti tubes are 1 inch PVC 24 inches long, I needed multiple barrels so I used 3 Tee fittings and 2 elbows with a 1 inch male threaded adapter to make each barrel assembly.  Two with 90 degree elbows and 2 with 45 degree elbows for wider dispersal, barrels are interchangeable.  Even with a 2 1\/2 or 3 inch barrel for launching larger items like T-shirts<\/p>\n

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The air chamber is made from 3 inch PVC 8 inches long with 2 caps and 1 Tee fitting that is 3 x 3 inch x 2 inch.  Glue in a 2 inch to 1 inch reducing bushing in the 2 inch side of the Tee.<\/p>\n

The next piece is a Tee that is 1 inch x 1 inch x 1\/2 inch threaded on the tee, with a brass fitting to reduce 1\/2 inch to either 1\/4 inch or 3\/8th inch depending on what sifter valve you can find in the well pump section of your DIY center.<\/p>\n

Use pipe thread tape on all threaded fittings below the valve to minimize air leaks.<\/p>\n

You can choose to use a manual valve if you like but I used 1 inch sprinkler valves so I could remote fire them.<\/p>\n

The air chamber should be safe for up to 200 PSI but I don’t recommend that high, I used 80-100 PSI and it launched all four barrels over 20 feet high and 60 far when leaning at about 45 degrees on a chair<\/p>\n