[dfdtrumpet]

Every time i go to play i need a new o-ring for my CO2. Thier not compltly broken off, just kinda banged up. It there some thing i can do/put on the CO2 to avoid this problem?

[Alpha]

You can get an anti siphon tube installed in it and that will not let liquid co2 go out the valve. Thats the problem.. When you unscrew it some of the liquid CO2 inside the gun bursts back out and sprays on the O-ring.

You can also get an on/off. Smart parts makes one that you just screw right into your asa and the tank screws right into it. That will prevent it too.

OR, when your unscrewing the tank, keep dry firing, and your gun will sputter and no air will coem out the back.

[Hammermill]

When you're unscrewing the CO2, keep your gun pointed up.

[KidPaintball]

As Alpha said, anit spyon. Its just because the c02 is so cold.

[Soljah]

Well its expensive.. but if you upgrade up to HPA (high Pressure air) you will never have this problem again.

[Javaman]

No need for an antisyphon, just keep the tank pointed up (like hammerhill said) and fire the gun as you slowly twist the tank off. That's the easiest way. A better way is to untwist the tank 3/4 a turn and fire several shots to see if the velocity is falling. If it is, keep shooting until the gun doesn't recock. Cock it a couple of times to get the rest of the air out. If the velocity isn't dropping give the tank another 1/2 turn and keep repeating until there's no more gas in the marker.

[lbreevesii]

one other thing to do. as you are unscrewing the tank, and you know that you are nearing the point that it will start to spew co2, wrap your arm and hand as far around the tank as you can, that way you can make one big twist that will let the co2 tank come off of the asa. by doing this you can get the tank out of the way before the expelled co2 turns your o-ring into a worthless peice of polyurathane.


-Larry

[NYY]

Use an on/off

[MP11]

The following is for the people who suggested to shoot the gun while degassing:

Originally Posted by HP_lovecraft

Since this is the newbie forum, NEVER SHOOT YOUR GUN WHILE UNSCREWING YOUR TANK. THis is a major cause of accidents.

To asnwer the original question, yes, it is Co2 that is IN THE GUN, not that tank, and can not be saved safely. Its only a few shots worth anyway. On/Off valves are availible, but these won't safely save those couple of waste shots either.

Also, you should NEVER leave your tank attached to your gun when it is charged. It can eventually damage the gun, but more importantly, it is a HUGE safety issue.

Nick

This was found down the page and a quick search would have gave you the right answers.

Now for dfdtrumpet question, like many had said, either pointing your marker up or using an on/off will solve your problem.

-Mike

[Javaman]

Shooting the gun while turning the tank won't be a problem if people follow the 2nd most important rule... Only fire the gun in designated areas such as the chrono range. Accidents won't happen if it is done safely in the proper place.

[Cocker16]

if you take it off right after unloading alot there's gonna be a good chance of you busting an oring. longest ive went w/ out changin 1 is about 3months dont ask me how.

if your goin to a scenario and have all day air excpect to use alot i went thru 4.

[Javaman]

The worst damage to the O-rings, (apart from liquid freezing it) is probably from rotating it while it is under pressure. Think of all the grinding it's doing while trying to resist 850psi. This is unavoidable without an on/off on the tank, but can be minimized by doing the above procedure. Just don't get into a rush while taking off the tank and it should be fine.