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One thing I need to point out, me and my friend have discovered that the SC nozzle can be charged without any sort of hose attachment (homemade nor stock QFD). I'd recommend people to experiment this if all they need is a solution for filling SC's.

Versatile Hose System Mk I & II:

Description and purpose: A PVC hose attachment system designed for great versatility and muiltiple use, and able to quickly switch between those functions during a game. The most common is a system that'll quickly charge SC's, fill "normally", fill balloons, and of course, shoot through a high range nozzle.

Possible setups:

Minimal: Cheapest, but requires lots of un-threading and re-threading to switch between functions.

Full: Switching functions mostly requires some flipping around with the valves.

Base parts list (needed for all configurations):

• 3/4" hose adapter (hose female to 3/4 male / 1/2 female)
• 3/4" threaded ball valve (one for minimal, 2 for full version)
• (2) 1" slip to 3/4" threaded male adapter
• 3/4" tee, with middle end female threaded
• Some sort of 3/4" female threaded nozzle, such as a water balloon filler nozzle. (Which I strongly recommend for low cost, decent range, and ability to fill water balloons of course. If there are stream lamination problems, clear up the nozzle of any extra plastic first)
• 3/4" female plug, must be from Home Depot (this is the piece that must be drilled and will serve as a general purpose filler, as well as fill SC's)
  • If a 3/4" plug that'll fit in SC's cannot be found (I recommend bringing something with the SC nozzle to the store to test out parts), perhaps it'd be possible to find another hose adapter (one that goes outward to a male hose thread instead of female like the piece the device starts with) and use that to fill SC's. Such would also be quite useful for other purposes, which makes it recommendable even if you can find the plug. (the plug however, is a cheaper and probably easier solution)

Basic parts list (needed only for minimal configuration):

• (2) 3/4" threaded endcaps
• (2) 3/4" threaded plugs

Advanced parts list (needed for full version):

• (2) 3/4" nipples
• (additional) 3/4" threaded ball valve

Recommended tools:

• Teflon tape
• PVC primer and cement
• Drill
• Pliers
• Sandpaper

Additional notes: If you know how to work with this stuff, I would suggest configuring this system to how you want it to work. It is possible, with a little creativity, to connect this to remote-activated trap systems (and simultaneously be able to use other functions of the hose at lower pressure) as well as many other possibilities. For cost, the minimal system should be able to meet most needs but obviously still costs more than just using a plain garden hose nozzle and QFD. However, the advantages should make up for this:

• Reliable, stays sealed and won't leak for a long time.
• Easy muilti-function.
• Shoots significantly farther than standard nozzles.
• Controllable output with ball valve

Things to watch out for:

• Ball valve operation: doesn't close naturally (which, if you're not used to, can end up soaking nearby players)
• Store indoors
• Obviously, don't use teflon tape on parts that need to be switched around often, and don't tighten parts too tightly
• Be wary of losing parts, especially when switching openings via threaded parts.

Conclusion: That's all for now. If there's something I overlooked, I'd like to know.

Photos

Mk. I

Mk. II