conartist2k1

holy **** man... (first time doing macro lines, attaching expansion chamber and bottom line... is this SUPPOSED to be this hard? my pair of plyers as well as my hand feels ****ed up... and the screws are only half-way in (with the teflon tape that 32* put on the macro covered) but holy crap... am i supposed to continue pushing these screws all the way in? or do i just keep the teflon covered and not worry anymore?

wootas

The fittings are only supposed to thread in about half way. Use your common sense and tighen them fairly good, but don't crack the grip or anything. Then just wrap a thin layer of teflon tape around both ends of the macro, plug them into the fittings, and your good to go.

sick_dawg

Pliers arent exactly the best thing to use for that. Wrenches would have made it ten times easier. As long as they are tight and dont move easily, and seal when you gas it up, then it will be fine.

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conartist2k1

well... my tool set with a whole bunch of wrenches isn't with me... i let someone borrow the set, so i was stuck with it... but anyways, i got the job done... (and btw, it wasn't a macroline... it was a steel braided hose... i always mix up the two.)

conartist2k1

heyy.... do you think i should switch from the steel braided hose to a macroline? i think i'd like that convenience of not having struggle disconnecting the hose with tools...

wootas

If your running co2 then stick with the steel braided. Macro line can become brittle and crack after long periods of time using co2. If your running HPA then go for it, makes disconnecting much quicker.

lovetocheat69

But it also looks better, easier to install, cheaper, and you can do more with it. You should only have to replace your macroline about 1 time a year.

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Kdrx1

You got macroline and STEEL braided hose mixed up?

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conartist2k1

well, they have the same purpose lol.... and besides, since i'm KINDA a n00bie to the paintball game, i mixed up the two because i never really gave them any thought before.

sick_dawg

You can run macroline with co2 just fine. I would really reccomend it because it is much easier to deal with and you just have to make sure to always have a spare line in case one blows(which really hurts the ears BTW....), and I would say replace it twice a year ot so. Also, make sure the line that you get is rated for at least 800. Some of the macroline sold isnt, and that will almsot surely blow after a little bit.

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conartist2k1

hmm... could you point me to a place that sells high pressure macros and elbows/straight pieces?

pimpin balla

hey sick dawg, wouldnt the co2 freeze over the macroline and bust it if you shoot fast, if ne1 knows pm me or im me on idonttkknow

lovetocheat69

No it would not.

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Javaman

I'm not sure what the different ratings are but you would want one rated higher then 800. The 800 will likely work at higher pressures but you would be using it's safety margin. I would go with something rated above 1200 so you don't have to worry about pushing it to it's limit if your tank heats up.

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conartist2k1

hmmz... well what kind of wrench should i be using when i adjust macrolines/steel braided hoses? (size i mean.) i have a 7/16 craftsman wrench, but what do you guys use?