Re: [DML] Door Strut Madness

["graves_144" <graves_14@xxxx>]

Elvis, I do believe you are the one who posted (message 30626) about 
the adjustable struts and pumping them up. Do they not have valves 
of some sort (otherwise how can you pump them up)? Maybe you can 
give us a little explanation as to how they work and post a picture 
of them in the photos section. I'm asking you since I don't speak 
German and can't decipher the webpage you referenced :-)

Obviously I won't be taking a hack saw to mine anytime soon! If the 
struts can be modified safely with the correct fittings, then I 
think it would be an interesting project, especially since I'm about 
to buy new ones for my droopy doors.

Thanks,
Tyler

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Elvis Nocita" <elvisnocita@xxxx> 
wrote:
> Listen to the moderator !
> 
> There are about 170 Bar inside the struts ! I don't know of any 
small valves
> which
> withstand this pressure. Don't do it !
> 
> Elvis
> 6548
> 
> 
> ( Moderators note: I'm sure this will generate several follow ups 
but in the
> interim: DON"T even think about it. Your dealing with very high 
pressure,
> even with old struts. )
> 
> A little while ago I read about some special door struts available
> elsewhere that are adjustable. I know how to get them, but my
> question is could these be made using an old pair of stock struts?
> Would it be possible to drill a small hole and pump them up (with
> some sort of check valve type fitting)?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Tyler #3472