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April 17th, 2013, 21:35 | #1 |
Near Empty Propane Tank Causing GBBs to Malfunction?
I haven't been able to go out to pick up another propane tank yet, so I thought I'd fire off a quick question here.
As the title states, would a near empty propane tank cause gas blowback airsoft guns to malfunction? I can fill up my KSC G19 magazines, but trying them in my gun simply makes my gun vent the gas or just not operate at all. I've looked over the actual pistol and I'm not aware of any problems. Can anyone answer this question for me? |
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April 17th, 2013, 21:37 | #2 |
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Sounds more like a seal issue on the pistol.
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April 17th, 2013, 21:45 | #3 | |
Oh we do hate you, just never felt like wasting the time to give you a user title :P
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Have you been running lube with the propane?
How old is the pistol?
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April 17th, 2013, 21:48 | #4 |
Don't muck with the gun until you have another NEW propane tank. Empty tanks cause all sorts of weird problems in GBB's. If the problem persists, then let us know.
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April 17th, 2013, 21:49 | #5 | |
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Yes. If there isn't enough pressure in the tank, the pressure between the mag and the tank will equalize very quickly which will prevent sufficient gas from flowing into the mag. So you're shooting a mostly empty mag and it vents.
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April 17th, 2013, 21:49 | #6 | |
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Good to know. I tried the hot water test on the propane tank and it feels like the tank level is very low. I will pick up a new propane tank immediately and report back. |
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April 17th, 2013, 21:51 | #7 |
Had some minor cycling issues when I got my G18 (used); turned out my tank was low in fuel despite the appearances;
As soon as I used a new one, everything was fine Was not venting gas though, but I'd say try a new can before starting worrying |
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April 18th, 2013, 02:51 | #8 |
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How much gas in the mag, if you brush the valve with you thumb does it vent or do you have to apply noticeable pressure?
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April 18th, 2013, 04:20 | #9 |
hot water test?
The hell is that? I know my guns start to malfunction when I barely hear the liquid in the tank when shaking it. There is still some liquid left, but not enough to fill my mags. |
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April 18th, 2013, 04:22 | #10 | |
If you pour hot water down side of the tank and follow up by your fingers, the LP parts will be colder than the rest.
This is how those magnetic propane gauges work, mood rings for propane tanks
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April 18th, 2013, 12:02 | #11 |
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Have you got a kitchen scale?
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April 18th, 2013, 12:07 | #12 |
Seriously, just go buy another tank? Much simpler than anything else :P
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April 18th, 2013, 20:12 | #13 |
So, after going out to get more propane tanks and filling up my magazines once again, it still didn't work. However, in my frustration, I ended up disassembling my Glock again and found out that my impact hammer was broken... So, does anyone know the best place to get another one? :/
The odd thing is that even the area where the spring holds onto is all mangled. I have no idea how that happened. http://i.imgur.com/YUCoVr2.jpg Last edited by EdisLeado; April 18th, 2013 at 20:44.. |
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April 18th, 2013, 20:30 | #14 | |
Oh we do hate you, just never felt like wasting the time to give you a user title :P
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You can contact Jugglez at airsoftparts.ca he had them but is out of stock but may be able to order one for you.
This place has em in stock http://www.gicombatsupplies.co.za/sh...es-p-1457.html Not sure if they ship to canada tho
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