I have an adjustable Centerflag reg on a couple of tanks. I use a QD with a 90* macro fitting as my output. Works, but sticks out farther than I would like. Has anyone ever seen a QD fitting offered where the threaded hole was at a 90* so instead of screwing the fitting into the end, you cold screw it into the side? If not, would it be possible to tap the side of the nut on the QD fitting and cap the end?
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mind control
WOW dude.... you were reading my mind man.
Took me a while to decide if to reply to this but, just too weird still....
I saw a mag video on you tube, something being mentioned in it made me think of that same exact idea.
So I go check AO, read what you posted and couldn't believe myself we were thinking the same thing at the same time
Most likely it is out there somewhere, if not at least it has already been thought about (at least twice hehe).
Now it just has to be found or created...
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Why don't you come out of the reg with a small 90 deg elbow that feeds into the QD. That would give you the same result.Except for the Automag in front, its usually the man behind the equipment that counts.Comment
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same thing
Originally posted by athomas
Well not sure for OPBN's reason, but my original reason for the idea was to make it more leak proof/safe with less threading points to worry about sealing correctly.
Also it would add more versatility when tearing down the parts for cleaning or exchanging with other customized part setups using a QD system on them all.
The other it would be probably a tiny bit lighter and more compact, maybe also stronger depending on designs and such aspects, simple but effective.
Hehe and maybe you would not even need a wrench to tighten a one piece 90* QD fitting with it being solid, just finger and strength.
The only plus I see in adapting a male QD to a 90* fitting is that it gives you a little room for adjusting that perfect gap someone might want or need with thicker fingers.
No big difference really just a different idea.Comment
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I had thought of that, but can't remember why I didnt do it. I'll have to check it out.Originally posted by athomasComment
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With the 90 deg elbow, you would have one set of threads at the ASA/tank valve and one set into the end of the QD. In the side mount you would still have one set of threads into the ASA/tank valve and one set into the side of the QD. Same number of joints. You can get different lengths of elbows, depending on how far you want to stand off the side.Originally posted by my automagExcept for the Automag in front, its usually the man behind the equipment that counts.Comment
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qiuck someone bunker it
Fire power my friends.Comment
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In my idea I was implying to make the whole QD piece as a whole single part at a 90* shape already.Originally posted by athomas
There would only be one threaded area.
I would make a shorter tread version for a close fit just clearing the female QD Grip ends area, and a longer threaded part, for the needed clearances for some setups that accept it with a longer thread to remove the valve for maintenance. (like PTP Micromags)
Hope that clears something else up for yas.
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