Valve that allows air though but not a liquid?

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Dec 1, 2009 | 02:27 PM
  #1  
Hi guys.

Need a valve that allows air through but stops liquids from passing through please.

i know there's Air by-pass valves for cars but they're massive as i'm after something a lot smaller
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Dec 1, 2009 | 02:32 PM
  #2  
anus?

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Dec 1, 2009 | 02:39 PM
  #3  
kind off but yours allows ***** in and out and i dont want that ;P
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Dec 1, 2009 | 02:56 PM
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Dec 1, 2009 | 03:16 PM
  #5  
For what application?

You can get air traps which are fitted to compressed air systems that allow condensation to escape but then seal against the air.

Steve
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Dec 1, 2009 | 03:16 PM
  #6  
An air bypass valve on a car lets air bypass the throttle butterfly, nothing to do with liquids
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Dec 1, 2009 | 03:41 PM
  #7  
Drain Traps & Ancillaries : Spirax Sarco UK

Steve
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Dec 1, 2009 | 03:45 PM
  #8  
Quote: For what application?

You can get air traps which are fitted to compressed air systems that allow condensation to escape but then seal against the air.

Steve
designing a childrens toy. bit like a water pistol but thats all i can say

so something small and cheap
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Dec 1, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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Quote: Drain Traps & Ancillaries : Spirax Sarco UK

Steve
kind of but smaller and something thats gonna cost pennies
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Dec 1, 2009 | 03:53 PM
  #10  
Sorry, I do high hazard oil, gas and chemicals!

Steve
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Dec 1, 2009 | 03:54 PM
  #11  
Gore-tex but thats fudging it
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Dec 1, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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Quote: Sorry, I do high hazard oil, gas and chemicals!

Steve
I design hobby grade toys
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Dec 1, 2009 | 03:57 PM
  #13  
Bet you have more fun!!
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Dec 1, 2009 | 04:55 PM
  #14  
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Dec 1, 2009 | 05:17 PM
  #15  
Just buy a cheap moisture/water trap for a compressor, they keep the oil and water from the tank away from the air supply.
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Dec 2, 2009 | 08:28 AM
  #16  
this looks about right
Moisture Trap - BLICK art materials
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Dec 2, 2009 | 10:36 AM
  #17  
I would have thought that a valve that can do that can't be cheap.

Les
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Dec 2, 2009 | 11:29 AM
  #18  
I'll design one then

Patent and dersert island here I come
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Mar 16, 2014 | 05:39 AM
  #19  
Ray, did you ever find a solution? I'm designing a tool and need the same tech.
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Mar 16, 2014 | 06:26 AM
  #20  
Project got cancelled
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Mar 16, 2014 | 09:28 AM
  #21  
Thread from teh dead!

Anyhoo; Automatic bleeder/vent. Found on most central heating boilers. http://www.screwfix.com/p/bottle-air-vent-15mm/34359

http://www.screwfix.com/p/aladdin-hv...FWLHtAodRjMA3w

They often fail and leak after 5-6 years though.


Or a compressed air water trap - you can get them with automatic drains.
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Mar 16, 2014 | 11:47 AM
  #22  
Quote: anus?

+1 for anus...the most intelligent organ in your body, can tell the difference between solid, liquid and gas BEFORE it passes through!
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Mar 16, 2014 | 05:24 PM
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Quote: +1 for anus...the most intelligent organ in your body, can tell the difference between solid, liquid and gas BEFORE it passes through!
Lol,

Follow through alert lol



Mart
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