Low Pressure Kit questions

I tried searching for similar topics on this forum but I kept getting a timed out error message so my apologies if this has been answered to death already.  I installed a lpk, installation went fine, no leaks and I set it up according to instructions; around 310 on the chrono using the 2ndary reg, then to desired speed using the regular adjustment screw.  My issue is that although it fires fine, when I chrono, its all over the map - everything from 240 to over 300 with each different shot.  I'm wondering if it's my hpa bottle; I have the cheapie pure energy metal hpa bottle and I got thinking maybe it needs a regulator there as well, I know the fibre bottles have built in regs, so do I need to either buy a better hpa bottle or another reg to get the consistancy to where it should be?  Any help is sure appreciated, thanks in advance.

It's a Tippmann pro shop, I know its probably junk but it was the only one in town so until I can order a better one, it's all I have.  Actually, it looks identical to the pure energy reg which, according to what I've read here is also a low quality reg.

What barrel and paint are you using?

BTW, all HPA bottles have regulators. Fiberwrapped or not, they still need to get the inside pressure (3000/4500/5000psi) down to operating pressure (800psi for a Tippmann).

maroon out wrote: What barrel and paint are you using? BTW, all HPA bottles have regulators. Fiberwrapped or not, they still need to get the inside pressure (3000/4500/5000psi) down to operating pressure (800psi for a Tippmann).

 

Thanks, one more thing taken out of the equation.  Right now I'm using a flatline, as for paint I use whatever they have at the field, I'll ask next time.  Yes, my reg and lpk are new, and from what I've read here, sounds like I should purchase a better reg such as the palmer stabilizer.

Edited by JohnnyCanuck

you really should save up to buy a kit if you're using the paint they have at fields. Flatline, while it works ok with lower end brands( as long as its not Blue Streak) will tend to be a little picky about the size. The smller the better.

That should have no effect on your problem(unless I'm a dummy) but I thought it woudl be good for you to know.