Greetings ya ignorant mutts!
My scuba tank valve has no adjustment for speed of air release from the time I crack the valve to full open. If I crack it open, move it 1/16th” that sucker is almost at full open.
Is there any device that I could put in-line to slow the air release into the rifle? It seemed I read about a “regulator” that fit between the fill valve and the rifle that had some air flow restrictions properties, but can’t remember where I saw it.
I know there must be an answer on this forum. With thousands of members, you can’t all be stupid!
With kindest regards,
Your Uncle H 😯 😯 T
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If you don’t have a pilot valve (a pilot valve for scuba system applications delivers air up to four times more easily than a downstream valve) then your downstream valve is broken…
If it were me i’d buy a new valve rather than trying to create some type of workaround, 3000-4500psi is not the place to cut corners. 😉
I got a brand new DIN 300 valve and microbore hose recently for my scba set up, it’s not possible to run too much air out when I crack it wide open.
I swear, Andy…you and synopsys must be brothers! A cause for alarm for your mother, and the possible identification of both your fathers.
Not everyone can insert a needle valve into a 3000 psi line without the danger of the union coming loose, and a steel covered fill hose flipping around like Lash LaRue’s whip high on Peyote mushrooms.
I have contacted Jim Gaska and asked if there was a way I could insert such a device into the fill sequence without killing myself, and allow a slow, precise fill of my cylinder.
Stay tuned for results. He may come up with a safe answer that others desiring precise fills might be interested in. I know my AA S510 likes 2800 psi max. Anything above that and pellets are drifting everywhere.
Stay tuned. Results to be reported.
Regards,
Kindly ‘Ol Uncle H 😯 😯 T
No….it’s not me, numb nuggies!!!
I don’t even have a pilot’s license, much less a pilot’s valve.
Vulgar Cretin! Cleanse your keyboard…your keys are getting sticky again.
Kindest regards,
Uncle H 😯 😯 T
Is this about you? 😕
http://www.network54.com/Forum/79537/thread/1330358541/Scuba+tank+question+….
Mine did the same thing. I put a Tee in the fill line with 2 needle valves. You need a Tee so you can bleed off that part of the hose. With the needle valve you can add as little as 1 pound at a time, works great for consistent fills.
There is something wrong with that valve. Scuba tanks should be opened slowly and not go full blast.
Time for a seal replacement.
I would buy a new valve. My scuba tank opens up nice. I have 8 SCBA tanks and everyone of those valves opens different. One is like yours and some are nice. There’s one that open up to slow.
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My scuba tanks open up nice and sweet as long as I don’t rush the handle. Good luck ya ol bastid! I say this with the upmost respect Uncle H 😯 😯 t! 😉