Water Warriors "N number" for nozzles

[cantab]

Looking on the Buzz Bee website, it appears they are using an "N number" for nozzles on blasters with nozzle selectors. It's on both the "Ultimate" line, and on other blasters like the Sphinx and Gorgon.

N numbers only apply to regular nozzles (not fans and stuff), and are always odd, ranging from one to nine. On the same blaster, larger nozzles have higher numbers.

Interestingly, not all blasters have "continuous" numbers. For example, the Sphynx has N1, N3, and N7, while the Ultimate Renegade has N5, N7, and N9, and the Ultimate Explorer has N1,3,5,7,and 9.

This suggests there might be some degree of consistency in N numbers between blasters, and that this system may have similarities to the old Super Soaker X rating. Is it known if this is or isn't the case?

[isoaker]

I noticed that, too, but haven't had a chance (nor do I really have a good means) to measure nozzle diameters. Perhaps output performance may also be a good way to compare/contrast nozzles given the same name. More testing is needed to see how well the N# system works both for consistency across different models as well as comparing the number given to the output measured.

[soakernerd]

The n9 on the explorer has 3x output
The n7 on the sphinx has 8x output.
I don't think they are very consistent.

[isoaker]

The n9 on the explorer has 3x output
The n7 on the sphinx has 8x output.
I don't think they are very consistent.

Well, that answers that... at least in terms of output. Wonder how the size compares.

[cantab]

I noticed that, too, but haven't had a chance (nor do I really have a good means) to measure nozzle diameters.

A couple of methods spring to mind. One is close-up photography with a scale; if you have a camera capable of sharp close-ups, it's easy to measure nozzle diameter in the photo. Another is the use of wire feelers; you obviously need a set of wires/rods with known diameters, but once you have them measurements would be quicker.

[soakernerd]

If you have a variety of drill bit sizes, you can just stick them in until one fits snugly. That is the diameter of the nozzle.