Brass vs Stainless

[Earthy]

use SS brass is ugly, i have never seen macro burst, i've been playing for like 6 years and almost everyone around here uses macro....unless there gun came with something else.

Well as for ss being ugly, I'm using LuisV's Automags.org heat shrink so other than having a larger diameter you really can't distinguish it from macro.

OT but could someone plz say the pressure rating of macro or PM me with it, thanks

I may be wrong but I believe Parker Macro and Squid's (two of the better around) have 500 PSI ratings. Found this on one of Tunaman's threads.

500psi working pressure and 2000psi MINIMUM BURST PRESSUREParker Parflex Macroline Tubing for sale at .99 per ft in Black, Red, and Clear/Neutral colors. This line IS RATED at 500psi working pressure and 2000psi MINIMUM BURST PRESSURE

[11 Bravo]

^^^ So it wont burst until 2,000 psi. What are you worried about. Who puts 2,000 psi into their gun?

[Dayspring]

Because NORMAL macro doesn't have that high of a burst pressure rating.

Are you finally on the same page or are ya still being dense about it?

[11 Bravo]

Oh no the sky is falling the sky is falling......your worrying about something that is very unlikely to exist. You go ahead and stick with your ss hose (it can blow to ya know).

So tell us and dont just make up a number. What is the burst rate of the average macro that people are using. Also how would you know what the average person is using.

Lighten up granpa.

[Coralis]

I forget where ive seen it but someone is selling annodized (spelling?) alluminium fittings for the SS hose, If you want something that matches the marker and heat shrink (if used) a little better.

[Dayspring]

I don't have to prove ANYTHING to you. If you want to prove me wrong, go ahead and do the research.

I know I'm right.

Oh no the sky is falling the sky is falling......your worrying about something that is very unlikely to exist. You go ahead and stick with your ss hose (it can blow to ya know).

So tell us and dont just make up a number. What is the burst rate of the average macro that people are using. Also how would you know what the average person is using.

Lighten up granpa.

[11 Bravo]

No, I am right.

[Dayspring]

That response means that you know that I have a valid point but you just won't admit it.

[Alpha]

Peace not war. Love not hate.

[11 Bravo]

NO, I think I am right and was trying to get the last word in. :)

[Dayspring]

Features:

Stong plastic for extra strength
Nylon 12 flexible grade
Rated for 450psi - suited for low pressure markers
Sizing: .250 o.d x .170 i.d
Note: Working pressures are at 70 degrees F. On a hot 85+ day, most macroline hoses will fail if not properly regulated.

**This hose is rated for low pressure nitrogen tanks only (450psi). If you have any question about your tank, please call us 1-888-679-4327.**

Taken from PB Gear

Do they sell High Pressure kits? You bet. They sell ONE. But all the kits they had at the top of the page are LP. The HP one is well "below the fold."

Now, you'll also say "see! Properly regulated, they won't burst." We've never had a reg spike before have we?

And lastly, that diameter measurement isn't consistent. I've seen SO many kits with one side thinner than another.

So let's do some math...

Only ONE HP hose, and the rest have the warning down past a normal viewing pane. Add that to the chance that people use CO2 on these macroline kits, in the summer weather... Yeah... I think the chances of the line bursting are pretty good.

[REDRT]

Not worth the arguement guys. To each his own. I'm sticking to SS cause it always works, but I'm curious as to the working/burst pressure rating of the SS braided?

[11 Bravo]

See. Now if someone buys the wrong type then yeh they would have a problem, just like anytime you misuse(?) or mishandle equipment.
I would say that 90% of the new markers produced these days use macro line and no they are not using lP bottles (with the exception of a few like Angels).


Redrt,
I dont know what the burst rate is of ss hose but I am sure it is very high and you wont have anything to worry about unless its damaged or weakend by age.

[MikeRosenthal]

No Standard Ratings

Guys,
Some of you are missing the point, and Dayspring is going to go braindead beating his head against this wall.

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A STANDARD PRESSURE RATING

Not for fittings, tubing, shoes or socks. errr off track there.

Any fitting stainless or brass or plastic, material doesn't really matter. If you can't find the rating written on the object or packaging you HAVE NO IDEA what it's really rated at. NO the plumbing fittings at Home depot are NOT the same as the High quality ones you can find online or at better stores. Will it work? Probibly. Has it ever been pressure tested? NO!!!!

Anyway, the moral of the story is ALWAYS check the pressure rating on something before you run HP thorugh it (ESPECIALLY C02!!!!!) and you'll be safe.-

-MR

P.S. Assuming something is safe because you've never seen it happen is possibly the most ignorant and short sighting thing I've ever heard of.

[Beemer]

hate to quote myself

Whats best is whats rated.

Anyway, the moral of the story is ALWAYS check the pressure rating on something before you run HP thorugh it

Umm Ya. Lets start with a pressure vessel with 4500psi and then put on fittings, hoses etc.., down stream that dont have or are even rated for that pressure.

P.S. Assuming something is safe because you've never seen it happen is possibly the most ignorant and short sighting thing I've ever heard of.

Hmmm this is the world of Paintball. I.A.D.S.P.B.P.

Peace Out