c02 mag :(

shane_rafferty

hi all
was just wondering if theres any way in fixing this or is it f*#ked
well the problem is a soon as i put a c02 canister it comes straight out the realse hole

was just asking if its fixable ?

thanks

Leftyflip

As far as I know Thermo has the same issue last week, we put it down to the valve being fecked, so you'll have to replace it. I think Hobby have the valves, give them a shout and they should be able to help

Edit: Actually, if you try to move the valve, as in to push the button thingy in and out does it move at all, or does it stick? It could just be a matter of getting some silicone oil in it, so remove it, spray some silicone oil (not WD-40, that's just instant death for rubber) and see how it goes. At worst you lose €1 on a CO2 cartridge.

shane_rafferty

Leftyflip wrote: »

As far as I know Thermo has the same issue last week, we put it down to the valve being fecked, so you'll have to replace it. I think Hobby have the valves, give them a shout and they should be able to help

Edit: Actually, if you try to move the valve, as in to push the button thingy in and out does it move at all, or does it stick? It could just be a matter of getting some silicone oil in it, so remove it, spray some silicone oil (not WD-40, that's just instant death for rubber) and see how it goes. At worst you lose €1 on a CO2 cartridge.

yeah the button goes in and out grand its just it doesn't hold the c02 at all
thanks lefty i'll try some silicone

Inari

When using silicone oil on the striker valve, make sure it's not too viscous - a lot of silicone oils, even 100% silicone oil, can be very thick and make the valve stick which will vent too much gas, and cause you no end of problems.

The airsoft specific ones tend to be much better suited for this kind of job, whereas the lidl ones (which I am a huge advocate of, by the way) are far better for lubricating the moving parts etc.

PS: What mag is it? M9, 1911A1, 1911PD?

shane_rafferty

Inari wrote: »

When using silicone oil on the striker valve, make sure it's not too viscous - a lot of silicone oils, even 100% silicone oil, can be very thick and make the valve stick which will vent too much gas, and cause you no end of problems.

The airsoft specific ones tend to be much better suited for this kind of job, whereas the lidl ones (which I am a huge advocate of, by the way) are far better for lubricating the moving parts etc.

PS: What mag is it? M9, 1911A1, 1911PD?

its a taurus pt 99
so the lidi oil is better ?
and one question
does the valve just screw out with a flat head screw drive or is there a different
just wanted to know before i go near it
oh the mags are the compact and the extend is starting to stick

Inari

Airsoft specific ones = better for things like lubricating the striker valve

Lidl one = best for lubricating the frame & slide of pistol etc.

Basically the lidl one is a little thicker, which can cause the striker valve to stick due to the thickness of the oil. It's also ridiculously hard to get off of the valve.

On the subject of tools for valves, your best bet is a valve key...stops you from destroying the valve

shane_rafferty

Inari wrote: »

Airsoft specific ones = better for things like lubricating the striker valve

Lidl one = best for lubricating the frame & slide of pistol etc.

Basically the lidl one is a little thicker, which can cause the striker valve to stick due to the thickness of the oil. It's also ridiculously hard to get off of the valve.

On the subject of tools for valves, your best bet is a valve key...stops you from destroying the valve

ah i get ya
thanks for the help

shane_rafferty

Inari wrote: »

Airsoft specific ones = better for things like lubricating the striker valve

Lidl one = best for lubricating the frame & slide of pistol etc.

Basically the lidl one is a little thicker, which can cause the striker valve to stick due to the thickness of the oil. It's also ridiculously hard to get off of the valve.

On the subject of tools for valves, your best bet is a valve key...stops you from destroying the valve

is this the valve key i need ?
if so does any one know of a shop in Dublin selling them
http://www.seairsoft.net/product_details.php?id=1044&sub=14&subcat=Maintenance

Inari

SEAirsoft deliver very promptly, and for stuff like that they tend to post instead of using a courier, saving you money I've found them great to deal with in the past

I'm unaware of any Dublin shops stocking valve keys - no doubt they'll have them, as they're a necessary tool...but not for sale

shane_rafferty

Inari wrote: »

SEAirsoft deliver very promptly, and for stuff like that they tend to post instead of using a courier, saving you money I've found them great to deal with in the past

I'm unaware of any Dublin shops stocking valve keys - no doubt they'll have them, as they're a necessary tool...but not for sale

ok thanks i shall call them at the weekend
i have heard good things about them
thanks