Imagine yourself as a real astronaut with this amazing rocket toy which uses your own stomp power to give it the fuel it needs for take off! We are able to arrange for a collection if that is easier for you, just get in touch and we can help with this. See who can launch theirs the furthest using the air-powered rocket launcher – you might even break one of the two included Guinness World Records challenges.

Some of our products will be shipped directly from suppliers and so might have slightly different timescales. The safety valve is set to 60 PSI max, and is threaded into the schedule 80 nipple, and also held in place from the back side with a retaining nut. Since the launch tube essentially multiplies the angle at the T and elbow joint, you should be able to get them lined up closely.

After building many versions of this launcher, I've found the best cost vs performance vs transportability vs safety size of pipe is 1 1/2 inch PVC pipe and fittings. The perfect gift for any budding astronaut, this rocket launching set will keep them entertained as they try and get their rocket to go higher and higher. No need to tighten it all the way because you will use the sprinkler valve to tighten it the rest of the way. If using an electric miter saw, we found it best to put the PVC in place, start the saw off of the PVC, bring the saw down through the pipe, and then leave the saw down until the blade has stopped.

Also featuring several stickers of NASA imagery for you to decorate around your bedroom or wherever else you choose! Stomp Rockets are possibly the most fun all the family can have in the garden, this version can be used by children as young as five to send the rockets flying high. com LLC and Maker Media Inc takes no responsibility for damages or injuries associated with the improper use of this device. Beautifully wrapped so that it arrived intact no damage no leakage which I was slightly worried about. After inserting the frame tubes into the elbows, I placed one end of the frame onto the floor, and pushed with all my weight on the other side to make sure both tubes go all the way into the elbow connectors.When the PVC starts getting worn out (this is why I like painting the PVC, it shows the wear much easier), replace the body of the launcher! This is an optional step, but adding it prevents users from over-pressurizing the system to a point of failure. Have a countdown before each launch as a way to alert people in the area (and to make each launch more exciting! When you make a purchase through these links, I may earn an affiliate commission at zero cost to you.

You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to get to grips with the technology needed to build and launch your own rockets with this fun kit. However, making an ultra-high-performing rocket is actually quite challenging because all aspects need to be designed to near perfection. This is not needed, but it does make it easier to transport the launcher, and helps reinforce the sprinkler valve. Glue one of the elbows to the Tee and while pushing the pieces firmly together, and make the launch tube parallel with the 13 inch tube.Grab a bicycle pump and this kit and send homemade paper rockets soaring hundreds of feet in the air! Say goodbye to the unpredictable weather and hello to a cosy and efficient way to keep your clothes in top condition. Since this first introduction, Rick and Keith have continued to innovate in several areas in compressed air rocketry, working to make compressed air rocketry an accessible and safe introduction for kids of all ages to make all kinds of things that fly.

The student holding the button should keep his/her trigger finger off of the button until the final countdown is initiated. PSI should be more than enough pressure, since the two inch pipe designed launchers never really need to go above 30 PSI. I highly recommend close supervision to prevent users from over-pressurizing the system, or to add a safety relief valve. When we take the launchers to events, we have a lot of small 1/2 inch pipes at the tables so a lot of children can make rockets at the same time.It's a little bit easier to work with, makes a smaller overall launcher so it's easier to transport/carry (quite a bit lighter weight), and the smaller pipe has a higher pressure rating. Since then, individuals, groups, and Maker Faires all over the world have had a blast introducing rocketry to kids and adults with this launcher.