Charging marker with CO2
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Category: Paintball Equipment
Forum Name: Gun Maintenace and Repair
Forum Description: Important info for keeping your marker in top shape
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Topic: Charging marker with CO2
Posted By: Zipp10
Subject: Charging marker with CO2
Date Posted: 18 February 2009 at 8:35pm
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When I was first getting into paintball I was told to cock my gun before putting my CO2 on, I have always done this and am to this day not sure why this is important. (This post is intended to be read by new players and those like me who don't know why this should be done)
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Posted By: Bruce Banner
Date Posted: 18 February 2009 at 9:00pm
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With a blowback mechanical gun, like a Tippmann or Spyder, the hammer in an uncocked gun rests against the valve, pushing it partially open. When you cock the gun, the hammer is pulled back and the valve closes completely.
As a result, if you screw in the tank without cocking you will immediately start leaking air through the valve until you do cock the gun.
This is harmless, but a complete waste of air.
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Posted By: Zipp10
Date Posted: 18 February 2009 at 10:55pm
| Ok so it does not cause any problems? |
Posted By: Robby_of_PBH
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 12:46pm
| It shouldn't just a SLIGHT, POSSIBLY leak in air. Personally I've NEVER had it happen, but it's always a possibility. Doesn't really matter too much. |
Posted By: FreeEnterprise
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 12:56pm
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So should you leave your marker cocked to keep the pressure off the little rubber paintball holder? Or is the constant tension on the spring bad and cause it to wear out faster?
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Posted By: Robby_of_PBH
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 1:03pm
| I don't think that rubber paintball holder is going to be taking too much pressure. If your not using your gun leave it uncocked. |
Posted By: oldpbnoob
Date Posted: 20 February 2009 at 10:08am
No, you should cock your marker before you air it up. When you are done playing with it for the day, store it uncocked. Leaving the marker cocked could lead to damage to the spring. As for the rubber detent, buy a few spares and keep them around. When mine failed, it inevitably failed during a renegade game 50 miles away from the nearest paintball shop.
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FreeEnterprise wrote:Posted By: paintballplaya7
Date Posted: 20 February 2009 at 3:42pm
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yeah they're like two bucks. i have a big spare parts kit. always a good idea to have... ------------- *Custom Pro *Cyclone feed *X7 hopper *M16 Carry Handle *BT 16 Apex Barrel *Car Stock *remote *camo paint job *Single point sling *JT Full Coverage Camo *realtree RAP4 vest |