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jl460u 
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 Topic: Co2 tank problemPosted: 26 November 2005 at 10:20am |
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have a 20oz co2 tank that has a slow leak, can i take it to a shop and get it fixed or would i have to buy a new one. i have had the tank for several months so takeing it back to the shop is out of the question. PS. forgot to add its after i take the CO2 tank off my gun, the pin valve or what ever u call it leaks slowly after i take it off Edited by jl460u |
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Posted: 26 November 2005 at 12:27pm |
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Take it to your shop, but if they charge a lot to fix the valve then just buy a new tank and ditch your current one.
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brit1919
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Posted: 27 November 2005 at 12:57am |
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the valve can get sticky sometimes...if it doesnt look straight then try moving it side to side to close the valve....just dont try taking the thing apart or itl blow up
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Posted: 27 November 2005 at 5:08am |
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Take a little hardwood mallet or the plastic handle (not the blade end)of a small screw driver and bump the pin valve a few times...causing it to open and spit a little gas out. This may help the pin valve to re-seat or to blow out any trash or grit that has blocked the seat causing the leak. When you get CO2 cylinders refilled they can pick up dirt from the refill process from a previous dirty valve that left grit in the refill station connectors. I have reseated the valve in several 20 oz CO2 bottles this way. BTW, wear your goggles when you do this. Dirt getting spit out of a valve is traveling at a good clip and could irritate of damage an eye. This method also works on HPA tanks. Field filled HPA tanks have even a greater chance of getting dirt or grit inside during the refill process. If the HPA tank's refill nipple cover has been off during play dirt can easily be hidden down inside the nipple when you connect the filling hose. |
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fullauto07
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Posted: 27 November 2005 at 12:54pm |
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try oiling your gun,like take it all apart and oil all the o-rings and oil the tank o-ring to,if it still occurs then take it to the local paintball shop and c what they have to say about it. |
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Posted: 27 November 2005 at 2:14pm |
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wow do u kno hes talken about his tank...he doesnt have to oil his gun if his tank is leaking read before you post please and umm...im sure that a new tank nossle shouldnt cost more then 10 dollers. |
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Bruce A. Frank
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Posted: 28 November 2005 at 4:02am |
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Most shops will charge $15 to $25 to change a tank valve (cost of new valve and labor to remove the old and install a new one) There are many online stores that sell 20 oz CO2 tanks for less than $18. |
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Posted: 01 December 2005 at 3:34pm |
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i would just play with a small leak,but if its leaking really bad then take it to a shop later |
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Posted: 02 December 2005 at 11:31pm |
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Action Village has a 20 ounce tank for 14.99. http://www.actionvillage.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/S tore/en/-/USD/DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=wMryrat16r fynejk38UyBaG8f2WLpCrEwx8=?ProductID=wVasFAY702cAAAD3YFmlA_2 t
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Posted: 03 December 2005 at 9:21am |
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Go with Bruce's "fix" advice before anything else. It does sound like it just needs to be reseated. Could be as simple as it being clogged up with all the nasties that accumulate in the bulk tanks and get passed on to yours.
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Posted: 03 December 2005 at 9:25am |
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JUST BUY A NEW TANK 24.00 AT WALMART
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