This sh-tuff is getting on my nerves.
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Topic: This sh-tuff is getting on my nerves.
Posted By: SgtPoisonMiller
Subject: This sh-tuff is getting on my nerves.
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 3:58am
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Ok, ever since I ran out of the oil that came with my A5, I have been looking for a safe oil to use in my gun. On one hand I hear Hoppe's #9 is Tippmann recommended, on the other hand I hear it eats away at your O-Rings. Now, I couldn't find Hoppe's #9, so I found the next best thing (or so I think) Hoppe's Elite - Gun Oil. I am curious if this stuff is even safe to use, I mean I asked some kid (around my age) if the stuff is fine to use, and he said sure. But I got to looking at it after I bought it and it says stuff like: I feel like beating myself over the head with my A5 right now. And yes, I know, this is a really newbie thing to post, but I really have no idea. ------------- ------------------ Sgt. Poison Miller ------------------ Current Owner of: A5 w/Remote, 68/45 Crossfire, Flatline, Ricochet R5, Tapco T6 Stock Vforce Shield Standard (Green) ------------------ |
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Posted By: tigman250
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 10:20am
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it says right in the manual to use hopps #9 oil if you still aren't shure call tippmann 1-800-533-4831 they will be glad to assist you ------------- http://img76.imageshack.us/my.php?image=stickemup6of.jpg"> 
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Posted By: The Guy
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 2:59pm
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Hoppes #9 is what Tippmann gives you to start with. It can be found in
any Meijer, Walmart, K-mart. In the gun section. Orange plastic bottle.
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Posted By: SgtPoisonMiller
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 5:55pm
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So how about: Because that's what I have... I figured it might be better than plain old Hoppe's 9, like it's basically the same stuff but better quality or something. ------------- ------------------ Sgt. Poison Miller ------------------ Current Owner of: A5 w/Remote, 68/45 Crossfire, Flatline, Ricochet R5, Tapco T6 Stock Vforce Shield Standard (Green) ------------------ |
Posted By: tigman250
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 10:29pm
don't know all i know hopes elite isn't hopes #9 is it worth screwing up your gun for a $2 bottle of oil?------------- http://img76.imageshack.us/my.php?image=stickemup6of.jpg">
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Posted By: duffer1497
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 10:58pm
| 3m makes a good oil /conditionor i use it on all my guns (fire arms) aswell as my fishing rods check it out its all weather non corrosive i havent had any problems |
Posted By: mod98commando
Date Posted: 08 June 2005 at 12:17am
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I'm sure you can find more hoppes #9 if you look around. I have used
gold cup oil on my 98 and A-5 for a while because I had the same
problem and it hasn't eaten away at any o-rings so you can try that if
it's easier to find. The stuff is made for paintball guns so it makes
sense for it to be safe to use on o-rings.
------------- oreomann33: Everybody invades Poland Rofl_Mao: And everyone eats turkey Me: But only if they're hungary Mack: Yeah but hungary people go russian through their food and end up with greece on everyth |
Posted By: Bruce A. Frank
Date Posted: 08 June 2005 at 12:39am
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Actually, the silicone oil will worl just fine. Silicon oil is compatible with all "o" rings (except maybe some silicone "o" rings) Elite is fine. Compatible with "o" rings. Buy any pneumatic tool oil, 3 in 1 oil, or just about any gun oil. Now, even if you use an oil that softens your "O" rings, you should be replacing them periotically anyway and even the wrong oil just shortens the life of the rubber. You'll probably replace it before it starts to disintergrate. Heck, I have used WD-40 with no detectable deterioration for 8 months with the same "o" rings. This is not something to get excized about. I actually like a little lithium grease on my rear bolt "o" ring. Only problem I have ever seen with any "O" rings in the marker have been when I failed to lubricate at all.
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SgtPoisonMiller wrote:Posted By: sinisterNorth
Date Posted: 08 June 2005 at 4:55pm
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Hoppes 9 is a great gun oil. I'm not sure about the Elite though. I'd just take it back and look around for 9. ------------- Pumpker'd; (V.) When a pump player runs up and shoots you at point blank range because you thought 20bps made you good. |
Posted By: SgtPoisonMiller
Date Posted: 08 June 2005 at 6:43pm
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I would still like to some tippmann guy respond to this... how about I soak an extra o-ring in this oil for awhile and see what happens to it or something? ------------- ------------------ Sgt. Poison Miller ------------------ Current Owner of: A5 w/Remote, 68/45 Crossfire, Flatline, Ricochet R5, Tapco T6 Stock Vforce Shield Standard (Green) ------------------ |
Posted By: mod98commando
Date Posted: 08 June 2005 at 7:44pm
I would send an e-mail to tippmann directly. I think the tech guy's
e-mail is tech@tippmann.com but you should head to the contact section
of the site to make sure. Just ask them whatever you want to know and
they'll respond within a few days. I have asked them dozens of
questions and they've been very quick to respond. In fact, it's not
uncommon for them to respond the next day. If that doesn't work then
give them a call and they'll have to answer you  .
------------- oreomann33: Everybody invades Poland Rofl_Mao: And everyone eats turkey Me: But only if they're hungary Mack: Yeah but hungary people go russian through their food and end up with greece on everyth |
Posted By: Millslane
Date Posted: 08 June 2005 at 8:00pm
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you can use any air tool oil. since the marker is an air tool. tools
like nail guns and such are sealed the same way, with orings and
plactic inside. Hoppes #9 is safe to use, also try Marvel Air
Tool oil. but any air tool oil is safe.
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Posted By: Roll Tide
Date Posted: 09 June 2005 at 12:52am
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I've used many different oils in my 98/A5. They worked fine afterwards. ------------- <Removed sig for violation of Clause 4 of the New Sig Rules> 
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Posted By: The Guy
Date Posted: 09 June 2005 at 1:05am
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yeah, call Tippmann don;t e-mail them. Much quicker respnse time. Tippmann doesn't monitor their message boards. ------------- http://www.anomationanodizing.com - My Site
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Posted By: mod98commando
Date Posted: 09 June 2005 at 8:42pm
Sure they do, I get quick responses all the time. ------------- oreomann33: Everybody invades Poland Rofl_Mao: And everyone eats turkey Me: But only if they're hungary Mack: Yeah but hungary people go russian through their food and end up with greece on everyth |
Posted By: Stormcharger
Date Posted: 10 June 2005 at 3:32pm
| O-rings are typically made from two different materials, either rubber or neoprene. Petroleum based lubricants will break down rubber, but not harm neoprene. Mineral oil type lubricants, like Hoppes #9 are good for all o-rings. So if you're sure you dont have rubber o-rings, then use any lubricant you want. |
Posted By: Bruce A. Frank
Date Posted: 10 June 2005 at 7:30pm
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Well, I guess I must be asking the unanswerable questions, I haven't received any replies to my emails to them in weeks. |
Posted By: mod98commando
Date Posted: 11 June 2005 at 1:55pm
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That's strange. What kind of questions are you asking? Maybe there are
some things they don't want to tell you for whatever reason and they
don't know how to dodge the question without just ignoring it entirely.
------------- oreomann33: Everybody invades Poland Rofl_Mao: And everyone eats turkey Me: But only if they're hungary Mack: Yeah but hungary people go russian through their food and end up with greece on everyth |
Posted By: Bruce A. Frank
Date Posted: 11 June 2005 at 5:53pm
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I have been asking if I coud buy just part of the Low Pressure Kit. I have installed on my 98C the E-Bolt so I would like to buy just the verticle adaptor with the expansion chamber and the modified valve (power chamber). As I don't need the new rear bolt (hammer) and spring. No answer. Before that, I asked that with the installation of the E-Bolt and a Palmer Stabilizer what parts were available to me to get my marker into true low pressure operation. No answer. Another question was whether there was a modification to the valve that reduced the rear blowback gas since it was no longer needed for my E-Bolt equiped marker. No answer. I actually haven't been pestering them. These questions were submitted over a period of about to months. (BTW, on reducing that blow back gas, I have come up with an easy modification of the valve that stops virtually all of the blow back loss.) |
Posted By: hybrid-sniper
Date Posted: 11 June 2005 at 10:50pm
Loller, good luck with that! |
Posted By: mod98commando
Date Posted: 12 June 2005 at 4:01pm
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I'm not sure why they wouldn't answer those questions. I'm sure you
could order the parts from them though. When I decided that I wanted to
do a cyclone mod for my 98 I asked if I could buy just the cyclone off
them and they said yes so I'm sure you could buy the LP valve or parts
of it as well. I would send them another e-mail and if they still don't
answer then call them up. If you call them then they'll have to answer.
Look around for the 1-800 number though, don't call the one they put on
the site.
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Posted By: TippmannParts
Date Posted: 13 June 2005 at 3:07pm
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I'm not the authority but last time I tried to get the low pressure valve by itself they wouldn't sell it separately. You had to get the whole kit. Here to help! ------------- http://www.tippmannparts.com Tippmann Paintball Gun Comparison Chart http://www.tippmannparts.com/Tippmann-and-US-Army-Paintball-Guns-Markers-s/81.htm |