pros and cons of macroline vs. ss line

[Yoda]

Never had to install hose and fittings b4.
Anyone have strong opinions one way or the other for using macroline vs. steel braided on an X-Mag?
Any major dos or don'ts to be aware of?

Again sorry for lame questions, just getting back up to speed here after a few years off.

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[dyst0pia]

I have always used ss line simply because of how strong it is. I have heard too many macroline horror stories...bleh...

SS is a lot harder to install since it isn't as flexible, but it isn't impossible to put on. Just make sure you get the right lengths.

[AkumA]

^^what he said.

i've seen a lot of mag owners on the field with macro lines. rarely you'll hear a really loud "POP" noise. thats the macro line poping off.

i use ss lines, again bc its strong. buy some quick disconects if you want to disasemble quickly.

a local airsmith can also help you with lines and fittings.

[lamby]

when I first got my emag I was messing around with my tank pressure and bumped it to 950 psi. The macroline blew up and right where my finger was.. It was not pretty and left a nice welt and cut. I used stainless since then.

My problem now is I have 2 markers and 2 tanks that I have to interchange. Proconnects are REALLY expensive so I went back to macroline because I cant run the disconnects like I like.

So macro is easier and cheaper, but stainless is better.

[No Excuse]

Macro line is only rated to 300psi. The fact that for safety it can operate at 3 times its operating pressure is the only reason why you can use it on most guns without the fittings blowing.

Here in the UK some of us have upgraded to hose rated at 900psi, the components are much better quality than macro line fittings and you still get the quick disconnect and cut to size benefits.

So far no one with the upgraded hose has had a problem.

[Yoda]

Thanks for all your help.
Sounds like stainless is safer for the higher pressure mag.
Does anyone know if the higher rated (900 psi) macroline hose is available in the US in case I want to check that out?

[rmhawk]

I have never had a problem with Macroline. I have it on my emag set at 950 psi. SS can scratch the **** out of your gun. I guess one bad thing about macroline is that if you were to snag it on something, it could pull off and you'll lose your air if you don't have a on/off on your tank. But that's no big deal. I prefer macroline over SS.

[AGDlover]

i use micro line on my mag i'm running it 850 out-put on my tank and i never had a problem

[chris99506]

a macro line will work perfectly if you install it right, just make sure you cut the macro hose a little bit longer than you need and make sure you cut it perfectly straight and not at an angle, i used a bandsaw for my first macro line set up and on the second i used a good pair of pruning sheers, the kind that can cut branches like a hot knife through butter, and have had no problems

[TheDoveDecends]

i prefer macroline, especially if you have it going from an ASA to a gas threw grip.. and if so.. ss going to the valve. such as on my marker(in my sig)

[Pbplayer300]

I've always used micro line and i've only had one problem. When i used to use co2 i left it behind a tree so it would be in the sun and make the micro line bust. But what i didnt realize is that the sun rotates and my gun ended up in the sun. Then i heard a loud pop and I had blown my micro line into 3 differnt pieces. So i suggest ss hoses.

[rmhawk]

Originally posted by Pbplayer300
I've always used micro line and i've only had one problem. When i used to use co2 i left it behind a tree so it would be in the sun and make the micro line bust. But what i didnt realize is that the sun rotates and my gun ended up in the sun. Then i heard a loud pop and I had blown my micro line into 3 differnt pieces. So i suggest ss hoses.

Does anyone even make microline anymore? I think they quit making microline because of problems like that. Macroline is thicker and stronger than microline.

[Ginjiroku]

micro line is supposed to be horrable but macro line should easily withstand 800-850psi it is easyer to work with but steel hose is more reliable.

[chris99506]

it really just comes down to preference ss will never fail you while macro is not likely to screw up if installed correctly

[xen_100]

Originally posted by No Excuse
Macro line is only rated to 300psi. The fact that for safety it can operate at 3 times its operating pressure is the only reason why you can use it on most guns without the fittings blowing.

Here in the UK some of us have upgraded to hose rated at 900psi, the components are much better quality than macro line fittings and you still get the quick disconnect and cut to size benefits.

So far no one with the upgraded hose has had a problem.

not true in the least.......I use parker parflex marco lien and it is rated for 800PSI working pressure and 3000PSI burst. if you can blow that up, I invite you to try.

I have use macroline on everygun I own. I have the same 3 year old piece of it on my spyder that has been there forever. it is easier to cut and mount and if you dont try to take it off your gun when it is aired up (like some people do) then it will last forever.