Check out this Max Flo tank I just picked up (and help these newb learn to use it)

[TeaQue]

I picked this up on ebay with 3yrs left on the hydro. My goal is to pick up an Xvalved mag hence, the adjustable high pressure tank.

Couple of questions....

The seller had it re-hydroed last year and the reg service by a SP tech so they "should" be good to go. I can easily unscrew the reg from the tank by hand.....is that right? I got it on there pretty tight now but I've never taken a reg off an empty tank before so I didn't know if there was any sealant that needed to be used.

And how do I go about mounting this thing??

I don't have an RT'd mag to use it on but I wanna test it on my Minimag so I can verify that it works and leave the guy feedback.

When the time comes, I'm assuming I just crank the knob on the end and watch the pressure right?

[Shirow]

No, it's definitely not OK that you can screw it off by hand. It's not going to come loose when it's filled (especially since it's not a screw in) but it should definitely be tighter.

[TeaQue]

No, it's definitely not OK that you can screw it off by hand. It's not going to come loose when it's filled (especially since it's not a screw in) but it should definitely be tighter.

Well I tightened it pretty tight by hand.....I guess it was just loose when it got here. The pressure will keep it tight as well wont it?

[Shirow]

Well I tightened it pretty tight by hand.....I guess it was just loose when it got here. The pressure will keep it tight as well wont it?

Yes, it will. However.. it should still not be loose enough. It's supposed to be tightened to a specific torque. However, a lot of people (myself included) have just hand tightened (using a vice) with some blue loctite.

Either way, you really don't want it loose enough to unscrew by hand.

[notcreative]

All SP regs are designed to be just screwed onto the tank. No need for lock tite or sealant. The threads are cut so that they engage the tank when filled and you won't be applying any torque to the tank because it is fixed. Any pressure and the tank is not coming off plus there is a bleed hole on halfway up the threads so if you were able to unscrew it to that point it would just bleed. Its much safer then a screw in system.

[Stayhuge]

I think you have your answers about the tank, as for the reg, any dove tail rail should do for mounting the reg to the grip frame. Usually a smartparts S-rail, but other rails and drops should work. AS far as turning it on, there is a small knob on the underside of the reg. First you turn that on, then you use the large knob on the front to adjust the pressure. Hope that helps.

[greezypete]

I NEVER use loctite on a bottle reg. I've had tanks that had massive amounts of red loctite on the threads before and it was a night mare getting the reg off for a re-hydro. I have even had one reg twist off leaving the threads in the tank. (yes I know to heat the loctite first)

The pressure will keep it plenty tight.

[TeaQue]

Awesome, thanks guys!

If anyone has a black rail that would work on this tank they're selling......shoot me a PM :)

[punkncat]

One other thing. Max Flow regs are not always set up to be high pressure output. You might have to get the high pressure spring kit.

Since the tank will not require screwing on or off the ASA, its "looseness" should not be an issue. Whatever you do use NO LOCTITE on your tank threads.

[Shirow]

Awesome, thanks guys!

If anyone has a black rail that would work on this tank they're selling......shoot me a PM :)

Shame you didn't get this two weeks ago, I just sold one

[TeaQue]

One other thing. Max Flow regs are not always set up to be high pressure output. You might have to get the high pressure spring kit.

Since the tank will not require screwing on or off the ASA, its "looseness" should not be an issue. Whatever you do use NO LOCTITE on your tank threads.

Well I hope thats not the case

[maniacmechanic]

One other thing. Max Flow regs are not always set up to be high pressure output. You might have to get the high pressure spring kit.

Since the tank will not require screwing on or off the ASA, its "looseness" should not be an issue. Whatever you do use NO LOCTITE on your tank threads.

They still have HP springs in stock ( they still have tons of junk they couldn't sell in stock ) , call them & talk to a Tech guy , they should be able to hook you up

i'll 2nd the locktite part , if you are ever lucky enough to fly to a PB game with your gear , you will have to take the bottle off the reg

[lil'Greg]

a lot of adjustable regs are easily removed from bottles because you never have to unscrew the bottle from the marker. Preset regs DO need to be fitted correctly so that the reg does not unscrew from the bottle when you are taking it off of the marker. I own a MacDev push button pre set that i can undo by hand.

[WickedKlown2]

Awesome, thanks guys!

If anyone has a black rail that would work on this tank they're selling......shoot me a PM :)

TeaQue,,,

Shirow sold me a matte black System-X 3" Drop Forward (when I bought his Flatline) that will work with your system... PM me your Address and I will drop it in the mail for you...

WK2

[Shirow]

Well, that was exactly the drop I was talking about