air line on SHP

[RT Lover]

ok on my mag im using the SHP and this would be the first time i went from tank to valve NO gas through( but might still use one later). what is the best line to use that will feed my mag macro, micro, steel braid....etc

[OPBN]

I use macro on most of my Mags. There is thin walled Macroline and thicker walled, I would use the latter. You'll get varying opinions regarding macro vs SS braided lines using and SHP reg. I've never had macro fail.

[Justus]

I've never had macroline fail on me either, though I've heard it's pretty nasty if/when it does. That's why some people will only use steel braided line for high pressures that the SHP outputs.

But I still just use the nice, flexible stuff from Hobbyhorse (macrolineguy.com). Never had a problem, and will continue to use it unless/until I do.

[Nobody]

check the burst rating on the macroline. some has it printed on it. so if you are pushing 1000psi+ and the burst rating is 900psi, then you do the math. check and be sure, get the better stuff. just remember, SS braid line doesn't burst and with the right sized heat shrink, it can be colour coded to your gun.

[OPBN]

The heavy macroline has an operating pressure of 1k and 3k burst pressure. It'll be fine.

[Justus]

The heavy macroline has an operating pressure of 1k and 3k burst pressure. It'll be fine.

I'm pretty sure that's what Hobbyhorse quoted me on his flexible stuff too. Even though it's more flexible, it's not thin-walled.

[Spider-TW]

No micro line. You have an SHP for high flow. Don't choke it with skinny air passages.

[renie]

Had macro pop on me twice and its loader than hand grenade lol
The thin bore stuff can hold but you will also need to check if the fittings are rated too
personally I'd use braid covered in heat shrink so it looks nicer

[athomas]

The proper macroline works fine. The only thing you need to realize is that any dings or scratches will reduce the holding pressure. It needs to be checked and changed if any imperfections are noticed so that it doesn't blow out at a critical moment. You also need to check the ratings of the fittings. They can fail if they aren't rated for the pressures you are using.

The steel braided hose is very similar to macroline inside, except that it has a protective mesh to keep the line from getting any external damage and to spread any point of force on the line to a larger surface area.

[vintage]

i'll attest to the need to check your fittings, havn't had one pop but have had several cheap ones leak at a lousy 850 psi.

[RT Lover]

thanks guys! looking t the macrolineguy site, do i need that fancy line cutter?

[renie]

thanks guys! looking t the macrolineguy site, do i need that fancy line cutter?

no you can use a sharp blade

[RT Lover]

thanks guys!

[Lakeview Bulldog]

I've used a grease whip hose on mine. Its got a 3.5k working pressure and a 10k burst. Its also rubberized so it won't scratch. Never given me a problem. They are cheap too.

[SoulCoffin]

I was also wondering about this because i'll be getting an shp reg installed on one of my tanks soon. glad I found this thread