Reddit reviews Orbit 57281 1-Inch FPT Heavy-Duty In-line Sprinkler Valve
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COMPATIBLE WITH MAJOR BRANDS: Perfect replacement for old, failing, or inefficient automatic valve systems from all major brands.STANDARD VOLTAGE: Designed for use with all 24-volt systems.EASY ASSEMBLY: No glue required when used with the Orbit valve manifold system.MULTIPLE TOOL OPTIONS: Screws are compatible with standard, Phillips, or hex screwdrivers.NO PART LOSS: Captured screws, plunger and spring prevent part loss during maintenance.
Drain blaster won't cut it, even one of the larger ones, there's just too much bulk in a tshirt for the amount of power it has. The quick and dirty way you could get something possible of shooting a tshirt would be a sprinkler valve at least 1" bore or greater, and a tank of some sort.
You can easily power the solenoid with a 9v battery, increase voltage for faster activation, or modify the valve for much faster activation. Be aware that increasing DC voltage on the solenoid will quickly increase the current draw and you will reach the point where you'll overdraw alkaline or lower end rechargeable batteries.
PVC makes a super quick/easy tank, but you have to be conscious of the risks associated with a material that is rated for water pressure instead of air pressure. I personally will not recommend using it, but if you choose this route be sure to keep the pressure used well within the ratings on the pipe, probably under 50% of the operating pressure, and a sleeve over the pipe such as the leg from a pair of jeans would be a good precaution in case of a rupture.
Black steel pipe would work similarly to PVC, but with an enormously higher pressure rating and a much increased price tag and weight to go with it. This would be a combination of easy and safe.
You could use an emptied fire extinguisher for a much safer pressure vessel, though you must be aware of the differences in ratings between them. Water extinguishers will have the lowest rating, usually under 100psi, while a dry chemical extinguisher will be rated around 300psi, and CO2 extinguishers the highest at 900psi or more though they're also the most expensive. In my experience your "average" sized extinguishers use a 3/4" NPT thread, though your experience may vary depending on the size/type you look for.