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Thread: HELP: 1/8 NPT Bleeder Valve

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    HELP: 1/8 NPT Bleeder Valve

    I'm looking for one that I can screw into an available port on my MaxFlo that will allow me to bleed out the pressure in the system. All I can seem to find are push button ones only rated to 300psi. I need something that can handle upwards of 1200psi. Even if I have to use a wrench to bleed it out, as long as it can be done safely.

    THE BACKSTORY: I had an Emag w/ MaxFlo that I couldn't depressurize because the on/off oring blew. Had to score the macroline to release the pressure.

    I know what you're going to tell me, "get a different regulator". I could, yes, but I'd like to use the MaxFlo. Let's make this work.

    Links I've found during my search.

    http://palmer-pursuit.com/cart/18-np...lve-p-115.html
    http://www.amazon.com/Lumax-LX-1422-.../dp/B000MD4YXO

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    I have done this. There are some other suggestions also in this thread. Not sure if the pics are working or my work is blocking them.
    https://www.automags.org/forums/showt...ice-little-ULE


    Manufacturer link
    http://valvesandfittings.hylokusa.co...valves/pn-5114

    (Use at your own risk, I am not an air smith)

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    Use a check valve or a pro connect

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    I found these when looking for other mag parts. Seems bit like venom high line deluxe, but I haven't tested them. If it's anything as good as venom then I think that would be the perfect solution.

    http://www.me-paintball.de/shop/mark...xe-mit-bleeder

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    I've thought about a Slide Check and the Pro Connect 3. Ideally, I want something that will remove ALL gas in the system when disconnected. The PC3 only depressurizes one side of the system. I know the MaxFlo is already pretty big, I don't really want to add anything else "clunky".

    Preferably I'd like to put something like this Relief Valve on there (Typically found on keg taps to depressurize).:
    http://www.mscdirect.com/product/080...&026=-99&025=c

    Links for Pro Connect 3 & Slide Check:
    http://www.hustlepaintball.com/Psiwo...te-Remote-Coil
    http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-Slide-Ch...ds=slide+check

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    Quote Originally Posted by Laku View Post
    I found these when looking for other mag parts. Seems bit like venom high line deluxe, but I haven't tested them. If it's anything as good as venom then I think that would be the perfect solution.
    Yeah, but I don't have a forward grip because it's an EMag. That wouldn't work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mole1119 View Post
    I have done this. There are some other suggestions also in this thread. Not sure if the pics are working or my work is blocking them.
    https://www.automags.org/forums/showt...ice-little-ULE

    Manufacturer link
    http://valvesandfittings.hylokusa.co...valves/pn-5114
    Well, the pictures weren't working for me. But, that is ideally what I'm looking for. I'd imagine a push/pull style valve isn't feasibly with that amount of pressure. But, I did find a few variations of that valve. Now, to just find someone who'll sell one. It says they're rated to 10,000psi...

    Page 15:
    http://www.fitokgroup.com/en/literat...talogue(A).pdf

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    Well, I sent them a Request for quote... Would anyone else be interested in these valves if I am able to get some?
    http://valvesandfittings.hylokusa.co...valves/pn-5114

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    Quote Originally Posted by SOLITUDEbwk View Post
    Yeah, but I don't have a forward grip because it's an EMag. That wouldn't work.
    Ah, sorry. Missed the E-Mag part.

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    "3 pcs blv-2n-s316 $35.90 ea stock in houston"

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    Here you go.
    I took a bit of time for me to get one, had to go through the regional distributor who was confused why I only wanted one and thought I was trying to reverse engineer them. I think I paid $26 + shipping

    I would have liked it to sit a bit closer to the regulator, but this was the best solution i could find that had a high enough pressure rating and met the same requirements that you described.

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    The next time you have the on/off plug out of the max-flo, take a needle file or some 400 grit sand paper to the trailing edge or the air port that runs against the little o-ring. They left it sharp. The o-ring presses up into the hole as it goes by and the edge cuts a scallop out of the o-ring, which you should be able to see, at least under a magnifying glass.

    ***

    The cut should be happening when you turn it "on", iirc. You just don't notice it until you try to turn it off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mole1119 View Post
    Sweet mother of God that thing is humongous.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spider-TW View Post
    The next time you have the on/off plug out of the max-flo, take a needle file or some 400 grit sand paper to the trailing edge or the air port that runs against the little o-ring. They left it sharp. The o-ring presses up into the hole as it goes by and the edge cuts a scallop out of the o-ring, which you should be able to see, at least under a magnifying glass.
    Yeah, it's happening FAR too often with this particular MaxFlo. I've got 3 and this one seems like it blows ever other turn.... The last time I had it apart (yesterday) I took a dremel with a sanding stone on the end and ground it down, it was still cutting a nice chunk out of the oring. I need to file it down with some of the needle files I've got.

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