A-5, Response Trigger Installation help.

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   Hey gang,
I have a Tippmann A5 which did not include the Response Trigger. I added the response trigger but hadn't had the ability to test it all out until recently.

Whenever I pull the trigger, the response trigger fills with pressure, but eventually it gets to a point where I can't pull the trigger. When I try to adjust the screw which controls the sensitivity, the valve will remain fully pressurized until the adjuster screw is completely loose.

The screw that adjusts the flow control appears to also loosen/tighten the nut that holds the screw in place. If I loosen it too far, the flow control screw falls out of the gun. This causes the pressure in the Response Trigger to be released, but the trigger is fully usable (obviously, the response trigger won't function in this state).

I'm new to paintball, and newer to Response Triggers. I'm open to suggestions about what the issue could be. I'm planning to head to one of the local shops to see if they can offer some insight, but I figured I'd consult with these forums first.

If I missed anything, please let me know!

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Whimsy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 08 April 2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Whimsy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: A-5, Response Trigger Installation help. Posted: 08 April 2008 at 4:54am
	Hey gang, I have a Tippmann A5 which did not include the Response Trigger. I added the response trigger but hadn't had the ability to test it all out until recently. Whenever I pull the trigger, the response trigger fills with pressure, but eventually it gets to a point where I can't pull the trigger. When I try to adjust the screw which controls the sensitivity, the valve will remain fully pressurized until the adjuster screw is completely loose. The screw that adjusts the flow control appears to also loosen/tighten the nut that holds the screw in place. If I loosen it too far, the flow control screw falls out of the gun. This causes the pressure in the Response Trigger to be released, but the trigger is fully usable (obviously, the response trigger won't function in this state). I'm new to paintball, and newer to Response Triggers. I'm open to suggestions about what the issue could be. I'm planning to head to one of the local shops to see if they can offer some insight, but I figured I'd consult with these forums first. If I missed anything, please let me know!

Enos Shenk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member ~-o@ Joined: 10 June 2002 Location: A comfy chair Status: Offline Points: 14109	Post Options Post Reply Quote Enos Shenk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 April 2008 at 5:27pm
	Apply a drop or two of loctite to the threads on the end of the adjuster valve. Then thread it back in, let it dry a few hours.


Whimsy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 08 April 2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Whimsy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 April 2008 at 2:31am
	Thanks Enos! I didn't apply Loctite, however I consulted with a Paintball veteran buddy of mine and offered your suggestion, and we removed the nut. Once the nut was removed, we used a wrench to hold the nut and carefully applied a bit of muscle until the screw moved freely and on its own. At this point the rest came easy. In other words, there really wasn't an issue - just a really tight factory fitting. Thanks again!