Tippmann a5 leak
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Topic: Tippmann a5 leak
Posted By: scareragnarok
Subject: Tippmann a5 leak
Date Posted: 07 September 2014 at 7:27pm
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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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Posted By: Lightningbolt
Date Posted: 08 September 2014 at 6:22pm
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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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Posted By: scareragnarok
Date Posted: 09 September 2014 at 10:48am
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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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Posted By: Lightningbolt
Date Posted: 09 September 2014 at 12:31pm
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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Posted By: scareragnarok
Date Posted: 09 September 2014 at 5:04pm
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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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Posted By: Lightningbolt
Date Posted: 09 September 2014 at 5:22pm
Posted By: Lightningbolt
Date Posted: 09 September 2014 at 5:24pm
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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Posted By: Bruce
Date Posted: 04 January 2016 at 6:47pm
Posted By: kendall
Date Posted: 06 January 2016 at 6:06am
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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Posted By: Bruce
Date Posted: 06 January 2016 at 11:51am
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Thanks Kendall! May post pic when I get home
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