Question 1

Where can i get some replacement orings for this item?

Accepted Answer

Should be a few replacements in the box. If not your best bet would be a hardware store like Lowe's or Home depot, will probably be in the plumbing section. I've also found that a little cooking spray helps keep the o-rings from coming off during the launching.

Question 2

How many launches can you get out of this system?

Accepted Answer

You can launch as many times as you like as long as you keep up with the little rubber "o" rings that come with the system, The "o" rings acts to seal the bottle to the system so that it can build up pressure inside to launch. The seals sometimes roll down the plastic piece it is supposed to go on and the system will start leaking air causing the think not to build pressure up to launch. But don't worry! The company must know that is a flaw and that is why they send extra "o" rings with the system if you lose one.

Question 3

I am having trouble having the launcher hold pressure.  The pressure release value leaks out in under a second.  Is there an adjustment on the value?

Accepted Answer

No adjustment.  It is supposedly calibrated to start bleeding out I think at 40 or 50 psi to prevent an overfill.  I find the biggest variable is the type of bottle (due to the design of the rim).  Shasta work best, and can be found at Dollar Tree. 
 Just my experience.

Question 4

Can smaller PETE bottles (i.e. 1-liter or less) be used with this launcher, too?

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't recommend it...I only use 2 liter Coke or Diet Coke plastic bottles.  The amount of water in the bottle along with the air pumped in is what makes the bottle fly.  By the way...try putting a tennis ball on top of the 2 liter bottle before launching, you'll be amazed at how much higher the ball goes above the bottle!  (On the first launch, fill the 2 liter bottle 1/2 full, then any launches afterwards, fill about 1/3 -1/2 for best results...)

ASIN	B003Y5DOJC
Age Range Description	Kid
Best Sellers Rank	#18,698 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #160 in Educational Science Kits
Brand Name	Aquapod
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,936)
Educational Objective	Science
Global Trade Identification Number	00605168668910
Item Dimensions	13 x 13.5 x 7.8 inches
Item Weight	1.2 pounds
Manufacturer	SCS Direct
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	1188
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS)	168
Manufacturer Part Number	GAP 1002
Material Type	ABS Plastic
Model Number	GAP 1002
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Set Name	Aquapod The Original Rocket Bottle Launcher Kit
Size	13.5 x 13 x 7.8 inches
Theme	Physics
UPC	748252668912 885145638239 748252669018 748252669018 787799838617 885446972551 796793878901 798527468174 705105122809 605168668910
Unit Count	1 Count

AquaPod Original Rocket Bottle Launcher Kit

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