Max Flow tank possible rocket

[ZapTheMad]

SAFETY FIRST. HPA tanks are VERY dangerous if not handled correctly.

[RoboBeaver]

why would you be unscrewing a maxflo anyway, its not a screw in

[Destructo6]

Scuba valves are never loctited on nor is it reccomended.

[Butterfingers]

because it would screw off while putting it on.

The actual valve on the scuba tank screws on in a similar fashion as a paintball tank.

The reg then clamps on on top of that. That connection should be no more than 2 finger tight.

[Destructo6]

because it would screw off while putting it on.

Less likely for the reason that the pin plunger is depressed for only the last turn or two, pressurizing the system, as opposed to the system pressurized for several turns coming out. Also, when you unscrew a tank, the user expects to see threads becoming more and more exposed. I think the average person would take note if, as they screwed a tank in further, more threads became exposed.

The actual valve on the scuba tank screws on in a similar fashion as a paintball tank.

Valve to tank, yes, but not valve to next attachment. SCUBA valves resemble the old Thermo valve (can't imagine why) more closely than the Tippman variety.

[SniperSmurf]

I put a line of bright colored nail-polish over the tank/reg connection. That way it's easy to see if I'm unscrewing the reg from the tank instead of the ASA. I also oil the threads on my reg before screwing it into the ASA, which helps to protect them and also makes it easier to unscrew. Just keep an eye on it and you should be fine. The guys who fill your tanks will (should) know what to look for. The local fields I play at won't even let you unscrew the tanks from the markers (that's for rentals, you can do your own) for that very reason.

[WickeDKlowN]

Im no expert on this, but I remember hearing loctite is bad because it can damage the threads when you do have to take the reg off to gt it hydro'd, then it won't pass inspection.

Just use a strap wrench, or get an airmith to toque it if you're that paranoid. Max-Flo's arn't screw-in's, so don't twist the tank and besides, there's enough threads to where anyone that was remotley paying attention would notice the tank was coming off.

[spyder_technician]

I could understand that if it were your problem. But, chances are that if that thing flies off of the reg that it won't hit you, but instead will kill me, my friend, or my pet parakeet. Ragardless, I could care less about what you do to yourself, but this endangers others, so do the smart thing.

[Curly]

As many people have already said, THIS IS THE WAY THE TANK WAS MADE! LEAVE IT THIS WAY! DO NOT USE LOCTITE! You will be fine, just make sure that you always have the tank screwed on at the begining of the day, you dont want to blow that o-ring.


-Jeremy

[TransMan]

I have a max flo too I just put a couple drops of loctite on it as a precaution but it wont come off under presure anyway.

[xXHavokXx]

Angel Air is the same way, there are thousands of both these tanks on the market let it be and it will work fine

[Thordic]

My Dynaflow isn't attached. Its only hand-tightened on. When the tank is empty, you can screw the bottle right off the reg. When the tank is full, that tank isn't moving.

It may be an issue with a screw-in, but with an adjustable that is going to sit in a cradle or on a rail, its not really an issue. You aren't spinning the tank. Leave it alone.

I've seen people in paintball who I trust with technical matters do the exact same thing with 'Geddons, Flatlines, and Angel Airs.

[Deep Sixx]

Do NOT use loc-tite. Just screw the reg onto the bottle hand tight and it will be fine. This is how they are assembled at the factory. They would not be released for sale if this was dangerous. You will not be able to unscrew it when it has air in it. All adjustable tanks are like this... Max-Flows, Conquests, AIRs. They all have hand-tightened regs.

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[dark assasin]

I got back from my local airsmith today. And I found that some of you were right that I should just leave it alone. My maxflow has the maxflow reg but not the tank it is a tournament level marker so the tank was made so I can take it off at air ports.

thanks

[PzYcO]

Ive got a 120cuf 3500psi Scuba tank with a DIN-Valve on it, when empty you unscrew it by hand, and it stays at that...

Whats the difference in paintball tanks?..