Uploaded April 2013 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Follow along as we build this awesome air compressor powered water balloon cannon (water balloon launcher).
This little weekend project is all about water balloons, or launching them, by making a cannon to fire them that is! We shot water ballon well over 100ft into the air with this thing. Of course you can shoot many other projectiles out of it as well. It's made with sprinkler parts, PVC pipe, and PVC fittings. Schedule 40 or higher. You can use an air compressor or bicycle pump to charge it for portable firing, or leave the air compressor attached. Have fun and be safe!
Parts List: thegeekpub.com/1349/how-to-make-an-air-powered-water-balloon-cannon
NOTICE: This project is dangerous. You could hurt or kill yourself, or others, or cause property damage. Adult supervision is required at all times. You assume all risks. This is not a toy, and must be used with extreme caution. Wear eye and ear protection at all times and take other precautions as necessary. If you hurt yourself, it is your fault. Don't try this at home, unless you are prepared to accept the risks.
If you build this project, make a video and post it as a video response to this video! We want to see it, and we want our viewers to see it!
Design Inspiration: Grant Thompson
youtube.com/user/01032010814
Follow along as we build this awesome air compressor powered water balloon cannon (water balloon launcher).
This little weekend project is all about water balloons, or launching them, by making a cannon to fire them that is! We shot water ballon well over 100ft into the air with this thing. Of course you can shoot many other projectiles out of it as well. It's made with sprinkler parts, PVC pipe, and PVC fittings. Schedule 40 or higher. You can use an air compressor or bicycle pump to charge it for portable firing, or leave the air compressor attached. Have fun and be safe!
Parts List: thegeekpub.com/1349/how-to-make-an-air-powered-water-balloon-cannon
NOTICE: This project is dangerous. You could hurt or kill yourself, or others, or cause property damage. Adult supervision is required at all times. You assume all risks. This is not a toy, and must be used with extreme caution. Wear eye and ear protection at all times and take other precautions as necessary. If you hurt yourself, it is your fault. Don't try this at home, unless you are prepared to accept the risks.
If you build this project, make a video and post it as a video response to this video! We want to see it, and we want our viewers to see it!
Design Inspiration: Grant Thompson
youtube.com/user/01032010814
