CPS 2100 Nozzle Selector Mod (UK Version) - ^Finally did it my own way

[Aqua_Flash]

I've not really updated anything in the past few days and weeks due to a number of circumstances:

-School starting again (Last year)
-Recovering from getting hit by a speeding car on my bike on Sunday
-Getting new desktop computer set up and setting up new internet

In that time though I was wanting to do a nozzle selector modification to my CPS 2100, as well as a light K Modification. I had trouble getting the parts for the nozzle selector modification, so, I decided to do it my own way and went to my local hardware store and managed to find the parts I think would work, it had to be brass which has its disadvantages, but it did the job, and there's no PVC parts like this I can get.

The overall result I got after some work and tweaking, with about six times opening and closing the gun again, I ended up with a pretty fearsome gun that had a 30 balloon K Modification and a working nozzle selector modification. The range, power and soakage because of the nozzle mod is very nice and is up there now challenging my CPS 1500's/1700 only in a smaller package, still with its slight disadvantages (shorter shot time) making things pretty much well balanced.

I'm unable to do a write up with pictures and stats (which I took) at the moment due to school, having less time, but for now I can give pictures to give a better idea of what I did and how it turned out.

This has already been done before I know, but the nozzle modification should help UK and European members, perhaps even US and Canadian but I don't know about whether it would since you can probably just use PVC over there easily to get what you want I think. This is just my take and add on to things.

This is also the first K Modification that has been successful for me, it was pretty surprising since I've done two before which failed miserably.

Anyway, pictures!






Next time I'm able to go to the hardware store I plan to buy a few more brass endcaps (or blanking caps as these are called here) to do a few other interchangeable stream sizes. The size of the nozzle drilled is around in the pictures is 3/16"/Size 5.0

Enjoy. Hopefully I can do the write up and all that soon.



Edited By Aqua_Flash on 1189457046

[isoaker]

Good job on the mod and rather impressive pics, too! Looks like you're getting significantly better output and stream lamination versus the stock CPS2100. I do particularly like the good, solid look of the brass pieces you added over PVC (though brass parts are probably a little more expensive).

If/when you get the time, reading a more detailed report and modification guide would be great.

[wetmonkey442]

Very impressive! I wouldn't worry about the brass too much, apart from cost it should give you similiar performance to PVC. And I really like the k-mod. Lighter, more subtle k-mods are really proving themselves to be a better alternative to monster k-mods with CVFs.

If/when you post an updated or expanded write up, would you mind it being reposted on Downpour?

Great job on the mod!

[DX]

I love how the brass looks! It's so clean compared to PVC. 3/16" is an excellent nozzle size. You should also try to get a 1/4" and a 9/16" if they are available.

Light mods are great, but you miss the heavy ones if you've had 7 of them like me. :p OOOHHHHH this just reminded me of something I should feel ashamed of from a long, long, long time ago. Wetmonkey, I still owe you a freakin' 21K! When I come home for Winter Break I'm going to make you 2 of them to make up for it! I've only got one 2100 to work with at the moment, but I'm sure I can find another.

[Aqua_Flash]

Sorry but the full article when fully wrote up will be posted on my site only.

I pretty much fully finished the modification today, went to the hardware store and purchased two more endcaps, in which I created a 1/4" and 11/64" sized nozzle.

It turned out really well, I was very surprised by how amazing the 1/4" size performed, shot far, nice juicy stream which now competes with my CPS 1500's/1700 10x nozzle. The 11/64" performed well being smaller than the 3/16" yet offering solid output, range and longer shot time which was well balanced.

I also managed to get shot time and output/sec stats for each nozzle which I'll list here. I couldn't really get ranges as it was a bit breezy so I'll wait for a better day for more accurate results.


11/64"

Shot Time - 2.5 Seconds
Output/sec - 168mL/5.9oz


3/16"

Shot Time - 1.8 Seconds
Output/sec - 233mL - 8.2oz


1/4"

Shot Time - 1.4 Seconds
Output/sec - 301mL - 10.6oz


After I tested the 1/4" nozzle (I did the 1/4" before I did the 11/64") and did the output and shot time stats, I felt that because it was so good I didn't really need a bigger size as the shot time and output were fine and able to compete with my CPS 1500's/1700 since it had just over 10x in output, and that's the maximum I usually like, any higher then its from what I've learned over my years of Super Soaking not as useful due to the shot time being too short wasting water too quickly. So, I decided to go with a smaller nozzle size which worked nicely and gave me a selection of three perfect nozzle sizes.

I'll get a write up soon hopefully with full stats, at the moment I'm still wondering what would be the best way to set things out.

So, overall, very pleased really, I'll get some more shot pictures hopefully of the different nozzles, although at the moment the weather isn't sunny enough and the sky isn't blue enough, so not yet I'm afraid, yes, I'm picky when it comes to my pictures a lot of the time.



Edited By Aqua_Flash on 1189457694

[isoaker]

Impressive stats and definitely looking forward to seeing a complete write up on Aqua Flash!

As for being picky with picture taking, I can understand that. I much prefer taking pictures on bright, sunny days. However, for me, I sometimes have to compromise due to lack of free time to take pics when lighting conditions are not optimal.

[Aqua_Flash]

The last few pictures before this sooner or later is turned into a write up. It was nice enough, so I got picture taking.

11/64




1/4"





It was strange how in a fair few pictures the 11/64" nozzle stream looks a bit bigger and better compared to the 3/16" nozzle stream. I think it could be because the 11/64" to me a from shooting is a little less concentrated being restricted slightly from the smaller size, even though it doesn't look it, the 3/16" size allows for a greater flow with more speed dishing out more water per second, even though the stream looks thinner than 11/64" in the pictures.

Anyway, that's it for now, I'll update this topic when I finish the write up(s).

[isoaker]

Great additional pics! Thanks for sharing 'em! Keep us posted when you put the full article up.

[Aqua_Flash]

Modification write up finished.
Nozzle Selector Modification

[isoaker]

Great article! My suggestion: perhaps consider adding a colour identifier to the edge of the caps to make it easier to tell which one is which. I'm also curious how the blast looks when you leave off the end cap.

Otherwise, great mod and nice step-by-step guide!