taking off co2 tank
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Topic: taking off co2 tank
Posted By: PaintInTheFace
Subject: taking off co2 tank
Date Posted: 24 December 2005 at 12:51pm
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Hi, Im new to paintball but have been reading a lot on this and 2 other forums to help me out on maintaining and just paintball in general. I was wondering, when im removing my co2 tank i notice that it seems the tank (from getting cold) becomes hard to remove from the gun. And after a certain point of tough unscrewing co2 finally leaks out. When i connect the co2 tank to my gun through a remote i turn the remote end on the canister down so it pushes in the pin but when i go to turn the knob upwards the pin gets stuck. Is this common? If not what do i do to fix it? Thanks and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!! Face |
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Posted By: Snake6
Date Posted: 24 December 2005 at 1:04pm
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CO2 will leak from the tank when you unscrew it from the marker. The valve pin is disengaging as you are unscrewing causing you to lose a little bit of air.
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Posted By: pbdude985
Date Posted: 24 December 2005 at 1:43pm
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hmm i am not sure about your pin getting styck with the remote , if it is happening often i would bring it to a shop and have them take a look. ------------- 
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Posted By: PaintInTheFace
Date Posted: 24 December 2005 at 1:51pm
| would a little oil on the pin help a little? |
Posted By: brit1919
Date Posted: 24 December 2005 at 4:35pm
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probably, if you havent already ------------- 2k5 prostock A5 Egrip Flatline JJ Ceramic 72/3000 hpa Remote |
Posted By: Ilford Rule
Date Posted: 24 December 2005 at 9:59pm
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Ya try oiling the pin valve. If that doesn't work take it in to your
pro-shop. Also, make sure you are dry-firing the gun as you unscrew
your CO2 to make sure that it de-pressurizes properly.
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Posted By: Rock Slide
Date Posted: 25 December 2005 at 12:08am
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The Co2 isn't leaking from your tank. After you unscrew the tank about 1.5 turns, the pin valve shuts. You should then dry fire the gun in a safe direction and this will empty out the remaining Co2 in the gun. That's where all the Co2 you're seeing is coming from. It's the leftover gas in the plumbing and the valve. It isn't a bad idea to put a couple drops of Hopps-9 oil in the pin valve when the tank is empty. A drop or two on the threads before you screw it in will help make taking it off easier also. ------------- I bring annihilation and cheap red wine! |