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scareragnarok ![]() Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 07 September 2014 Location: usa Status: Offline Points: 3 |
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I recently purchased an electronic grip for my a5 and have an issue with a leak where the gas line connects to the grip. does anyone have a solution to this issue? I reconnected the old grip and have no issue with the leak.
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Lightningbolt ![]() Platinum Member ![]() ![]() PHAT and PLAT Joined: 10 July 2002 Location: bumping up Status: Offline Points: 5055 |
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I know nothing about a5s thanks to a local listing for an a5 with e grip that expired the day before I was going to move on it. If the listing is put up again I May be able to help you in the near future.
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scareragnarok ![]() Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 07 September 2014 Location: usa Status: Offline Points: 3 |
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thank you. I tried some sealing tape to get a better fit with the thread, though its not leaking from there i was able to tighten it enough where i cant hear the leak unless its up to my ear. still confused as the old grip doesnt have this problem when i hooked it back up.
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Lightningbolt ![]() Platinum Member ![]() ![]() PHAT and PLAT Joined: 10 July 2002 Location: bumping up Status: Offline Points: 5055 |
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Air line actually runs to the grip frame? Interesting. I would
have never guessed that not being familiar with the a5. |
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scareragnarok ![]() Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 07 September 2014 Location: usa Status: Offline Points: 3 |
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http://www.zephyrpaintball.com/media/img/zephyrsports/W1527-H852-Bffffff/tip/paintball_guns/update/tip_2010_t101043___flag.jpg i just googled an image of the a5 e grip. the part that leaks is the gold part of the gas line closest to the grip. i'm just baffled because it doesn't do that with the stock grip.
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Lightningbolt ![]() Platinum Member ![]() ![]() PHAT and PLAT Joined: 10 July 2002 Location: bumping up Status: Offline Points: 5055 |
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Down by the asa?
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Lightningbolt ![]() Platinum Member ![]() ![]() PHAT and PLAT Joined: 10 July 2002 Location: bumping up Status: Offline Points: 5055 |
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A drinking straw will amplify the air noise but your own risk because a sudden blowout would be very loud and painful.
I use a custom made stethoscope. |
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Bruce ![]() Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 03 January 2016 Location: Cleburne, tx Status: Offline Points: 5 |
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I have same problem
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kendall ![]() Member ![]() Joined: 26 November 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 60 |
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Whenever you buy a new marker it's always best to tear it down and replace all the o-rings. You can look this stuff up if you haven't done it before, it's a good skill to have. If it's an air leak issue it's almost always an o-ring. Check the ASA connection points at the other end of the gas line.
If you've already re-done the o-rings, it could be a small crack in the ASA adapter or the end of the gas line that it connects to. When the marker is dropped on that point it can be pretty stressful on the aluminum. Cheap replacement on tippmannparts.com It's also important to know which A5 you're running (pre or post 2011) as well as which e-grip you have. Actual photos or a video would help. |
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Bruce ![]() Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 03 January 2016 Location: Cleburne, tx Status: Offline Points: 5 |
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Thanks Kendall! May post pic when I get home
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