Quick question: Oil in the ASA, but what about with a gauge?

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  • Justus
    Justech.us

    • Nov 2010
    • 1515

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    Quick question: Oil in the ASA, but what about with a gauge?

    I've got a gauge on my ASA... should I avoid putting oil in it because of that, and instead put oil for my gun directly into the macro fitting closest to the valve? Or does it really matter?
    Last edited by Justus; 01-09-2011, 03:32 PM.

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  • MAGpie
    Super Sexy

    • Sep 2010
    • 173

    #2
    Originally posted by Justus
    I've got a gauge on my ASA... should I avoid putting oil in it because of that, and instead put oil for my gun directly into the macro fitting closest to the valve? Or does it really matter?
    The gauge is not "physically" open to the air supply. It has a diaphragm which is forced in by the pressure, driving it.

    It really does not matter.
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    • Justus
      Justech.us

      • Nov 2010
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      #3
      Thanks for the quick reply!

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      • Daze
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        • Mar 2008
        • 120

        #4
        If you're using macroline, putting oil in the fitting going into the valve works too. That way you're not just oiling your macro line.

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        • Justus
          Justech.us

          • Nov 2010
          • 1515

          #5
          Okay, that will work as well. I am using macro line.

          Question on macro fittings now, since this is my first time installing them: how far into the valve does a Ninja black macro fitting go in? It seems I can get about 4 or 5 threads in before it tightens way up. I've put a 7/16" wrench to it and can't seem to get it to go in much further, either.

          Too much force? Something wrong? Everything okay (it's not supposed to go all the way in or something)?

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          • MAGpie
            Super Sexy

            • Sep 2010
            • 173

            #6
            Originally posted by Justus
            Okay, that will work as well. I am using macro line.

            Question on macro fittings now, since this is my first time installing them: how far into the valve does a Ninja black macro fitting go in? It seems I can get about 4 or 5 threads in before it tightens way up. I've put a 7/16" wrench to it and can't seem to get it to go in much further, either.

            Too much force? Something wrong? Everything okay (it's not supposed to go all the way in or something)?

            No, not at all. Tighten until it is nice and tight, and do not use too much force. Really is not necessary. Air up, and see if there is a leak. If not, your good. Over torqueing will only strip the threads, and that can be costly. It needs to sit securely without leaking. You need no more force than that.
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            • Justus
              Justech.us

              • Nov 2010
              • 1515

              #7
              Thanks MAGpie. Got to wait until tomorrow to air up and check it, though. I used blue locktite instead of teflon tape and have to give it 24 hours to cure now.

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