Micro vs. Macro vs. Steel braided

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  • TefMag68
    Mags rule
    • Nov 2001
    • 56

    #1

    Micro vs. Macro vs. Steel braided

    I gotta question...I just bought a 32deg Macro line kit today and i need to use it this weekend but i have heard of alot of micro or macro lines bursting. Are they ok to use?? If so how do i hook them up?? just slide the tube into the connecter? I have a preset crossfire 68ci 3000psi tank
    Black Teflon p/f 68 Automag Classic
    Intelliframe
    Vl Revolution 9v
    16inch Smart Parts All American barrel(.689)
    Crossfire 68ci 3000psi/Drop Forward
    Much more to come!
  • yeahthatsme
    aka yeahthatswang
    • Sep 2002
    • 2592

    #2
    the majority of micro and macro fittings and hoses are not made to contain the pressures used in paintball today, if you are stuck on using macro though, i would suggest parker, you can get it from tunaman here on AO and it comes highly suggested.

    i would, however, suggest that you use steel braided line.
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    • personman

      #3
      slide tube into connector and push hard to make sure its in there good.
      I dont like macro anymore ever sence it burst on me.. I prefer SS now..

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      • TefMag68
        Mags rule
        • Nov 2001
        • 56

        #4
        Thanx Guys I do plan on using SS hose but this is kinda a last minute thing and I couldn't find a SS long enough. whats the difference between micro and macro? I bought a 32degs macro kit...I just need the Macro to get me through sundays game. Its not gonna harm the gun or me if it bursts will it?
        Last edited by TefMag68; 12-27-2002, 06:12 PM.
        Black Teflon p/f 68 Automag Classic
        Intelliframe
        Vl Revolution 9v
        16inch Smart Parts All American barrel(.689)
        Crossfire 68ci 3000psi/Drop Forward
        Much more to come!

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        • irbodden
          Registered User
          • Dec 2000
          • 3413

          #5
          I am a die hard SS line fan, nothing better IMO, but I hear if ya really want macro go with Tunaman's stuff because its the best macro around..

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          • irbodden
            Registered User
            • Dec 2000
            • 3413

            #6
            Make sure there are no sharp bends in the macro and it'll easily hold up for plenty of games. It won't hurt the gun either..

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            • FESTUS33
              AO's Mad Gunsmith
              • Oct 2002
              • 851

              #7
              I've been using micro line for about 4-5 yr's,
              I have never had a fitting or line burst on me.
              If you have quality fittings and line, you
              should'nt have any problems.
              Look at the pic's of my FSE-LX, and tell me
              what you see. The fitting's and line are both
              about 2 yr's old, and they don't even hint at
              leaking.
              Rick
              FSE-LX No-Rise, Halo B, TL63 Trigger, J&J EDGE Set

              CHUFF CHUFF!

              Great Trader's The Frymarker {Grip Gurl}, Timmy63, SteveD, SHartley, More to Come?

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              • automagfreek
                Captain of Crimson Men
                • Dec 2002
                • 1072

                #8
                Macro's good enough

                I too have had macro on my mag for almost 3 years. Not 1 single problem. Ya just gotta take care of what you got. I ordered my mag outta Splat Attack out in Washington State (long way, cuz i'm in wisconsin) and the macro they put on works perfectly fine. Just make sure the connector thingys are secure and the hose goes in ALL the way.

                SMOKE...HE'S COMING FOR YOU....

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