Filling HPA while tank is still on gun.....?

[ogre55]

Originally posted by Reo5th
Do you think I'll need to replace the o-ring itself, of just clean it? I need to know if i need to go pick up some replacements.

Thanks again.

You will have to take a look at it to see if it has any nicks. If it is ok, just lube it and put it back in. If you see even the slightest deformaty, replace it. Reinstalling the o-ring will be the the most difficult part of the procedure.

You should have received one replacement on/off o-ring with your tank.

Ogre

[ogre55]

Originally posted by Evil Bob
As a general rule of thumb, anytime you exit the field of play, you should isolate your marker from it's air supply (degas it) so that there is no safty concerns for you or anyone who might be handling your marker (including the guy filling the HPA bottle). Almost all eye related injuries happen off of the field where people are not wearing any sort of protection and the marker fires unintentionally.

Relying on the safty alone is not good enough, you should discharge the air so there is no way at all the marker will fire.

-Evil Bob

Bob, while I see your point, I do not agree, only because it would be inpractical in most circumstances. Strict enforcement of barrel plug/bag rules should be more than adaquate. As an added precaution, I would suggest making sure that your saftey is on, or your marker is turned off. However, completely degassing the marker is overkill and it is impractical when games are being played quickly.

Ogre

[Reo5th]

I agree Ogre, while its easy for some to flip a switch and eliminate airflow, for others the procedure can tank a substatial ammount of time. The current safety procedures have worked and should continue to work.

Also, I bought my tank used...no o-ring for me.

I'm hoping my local proshop will have one.