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by **dragonclass** on Sat Jul 05, 2008 2:26 am

Note: thread split. Originally from Internal Pics: Super Soaker Hydro Blitz

Hey isoaker, thanks for the pics. They helped me get at the blitz valve to repair the spring retainer. Found the weak spot I guess. No matter, I've decided to experiment since it was apart. The trigger will now control both valves, should be interesting. Just mod'ed the control rod to attach to the stream valve actuator. Along with this, I've decided to make a 2000-type laminator that fits in the blitz nozzle(cocktail straws/screen repair kit). If this works well, I'll retro it to my MX and 2700's drench nozzles. We had a church picnic last Sunday, and brought fourteen soakers. Upon watching the kids(and adults) use them, I wanted more out of them. More to come including pics. Later, Brad

by **isoaker** on Sat Jul 05, 2008 7:36 am

@Dragonclass: glad the pics helped, though I'm a little curious how you managed to make both nozzles operated from the trigger. I presume that you left the nozzle selector valve in place so only one nozzle would work at a time. However, the stream nozzle valve needs to open for water to get to the 'Blitz' PC and nozzle area (unless you're hoping for the main PC to push water straight out of the Blitz nozzle).

Pics and info on how successful your change is would be great when you get a chance!

Soak on!

:cool:

by **dragonclass** on Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:50 pm

You're 100% on target. The only problem is that I really have no way of keeping water from the Blitz PC without major surgery, so the blast will suffer. Test with the laminator look promising except I need other screen material for durability. Here's the setup. More to come, Brad

by **isoaker** on Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:00 pm

Interesting and, frankly, I'm surprised that even works! What I wonder is the following: since you're just powering the Blitz nozzle now via the main PC and not making any real use of the secondary CPS-chamber, why not simply lock the Blitz nozzle open instead of having the trigger wire extending to the first MAx-D valve? The first valve controls flow no matter what and since the diverter selects which nozzle is in use, there's really no reason then to not just keep the Blitz nozzle open.

Just a thought, of course. Good luck with your mod!

:cool:

by **dragonclass** on Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:31 pm

Probably a better idea since that actuator might break again. Good gel CA is being used, but that means nothing. It was an experiment to see if it would operate both. So, I'll go with option "B" for reliability sake. Time to put together a better laminator. Later, Brad

by **dragonclass** on Sat Jul 05, 2008 7:56 pm

The mods continue. Control rod gone, Blitz valve actuator CA'ed. Here's my latest laminator. Not too much longer until a full test.
Forgot to mention the complete materials list: gaint straw is from a huge pixie stick you can find at some stores(Thank-you to my wife Lori for that idea), cocktail straws and nylon screen repair roll you can find at most department stores. OK, thats it.

by **isoaker** on Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:03 pm

Quite an interesting mod you've got going there! Thanks for sharing the pics and let us know how testing goes, particularly with your homemade laminator! I'm going to split this thread momentarily, though, as it has taken a new direction.

:cool:

by **dragonclass** on Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:59 pm

Sound goods. Almost ready to go....

BTW, the screens were switched to squares that are cut, folded and superglued(gel CA) around the cocktail straws to prevent them from moving. Later, Brad

by **dragonclass** on Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:58 am

Test fire SAT. As expected, the blast speed/range is on the slow/short(17') side because of the intact Blitz PC. With that, it wasn't enough to overcome the front screen. After removing that, you can see the stream is quite focused. I'll have better photos later. I'm thinking for the rest of the drenching nozzles on the (2500?)2700, 4100, and MX, I'll just use the straws. Hope this helps other people. See ya, Brad

by **CA99** on Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:52 am

Interesting mods and nice job w/ the straws. How's the range on the new stream? There weren't any pics showing how the stream goes for the rest of the shot.

Re-locating the main (more powerful) PC and placing it at the location of the 2nd PC, then re-connecting the valve would create better lamination, but at the cost of disabling the small stream. (and some epoxy putty to plug things up) Actually, the small stream could work with a little modification to the firing mode selector valve (diverter or whatever you want to call it), perhaps by drilling so that it becomes a 3-way which can be rotated to open up the small stream then closed to stop shooting it. However, I've never really handled a HydroBlitz and really can't speak for it.

by **dragonclass** on Sun Jul 06, 2008 3:18 pm

Thanks C-A_99. The new stream is slow, and range seems to be around 17-20 feet. We'll get better measurements and pics today. I've thought about capping off/removing the Blitz bladder(can't move the main) to make it closer to a 2000's output, but decided for the sake of water conservation I'm going to pass. Its weird to think the HB has the same size PC as a 2000(30oz), until it hits you! It may take longer(2-4 seconds I think), but it still empties the entire chamber. More tests to come. Have fun, Brad