Has anyone heard of using plumbers tape to
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Here’s the thing…
You’re not supposed to keep the air gun charged with co2 cartridge unless you’re using it. (No longer then 12-24hr max)
Shoot the cylinder empty, and store the air gun un-charged. (Unless you like leaky seals and further issues)
If you buy the cartridges in bulk, they are $1/each or less.
You’re not supposed to keep the air gun charged with co2 cartridge unless you’re using it. (No longer then 12-24hr max)
Shoot the cylinder empty, and store the air gun un-charged. (Unless you like leaky seals and further issues)
If you buy the cartridges in bulk, they are $1/each or less.
Well, we all know after piercing the cartridge the Co2 can leak even with a good seal over a prolonged period of time. Its been almost one month and I've had guns in the past that would have leaked some of the Co2. Its just a test to see if it can retain a full charge which I don't think it will.
You could if you wanted, for preparedness sake keep a sealed co2 in the air gun, and ready to use.Crap, I had no idea. I'm heading to the basement as soon as I'm done with my coffee.
If it is a screw type co2 sealing mechanism then just leave the thing unscrewed 2 turns or whatever.
Then you can just screw it 2 turns and puncture it and use it when needed.
This method is probably dependant on the co2 cartridge sealing method.
Maybe some types of air guns have a lever or something that you cannot modulate the puncture point.
Also note: If you’re planning on using an air gun for any kind of personal protection then you’re doing it wrong. Pulling an air gun as a defensive weapon could get you killed.
The Gamo isn't for home protection, my Umarex HDR 68 is. I have 3 mags loaded with lightweight aluminum balls. They hit like a Mack truck and there is a reason it's called LESS lethal. The test below was done with a rubber ball and it brings the guy to his knees. The aluminum balls are insane, I broke a melamine shelf with it.
Thanks man!
not sure if that is the stuff.
I have a ball of it somewhere wrapped in plastic but the tub it came in is long gone.
Just a heavy grey putty like substance, kind of like a plasticene texture
The guy that gave it to me is a 30+ year tradesman with his own company, he holds trade certification tickets as a plumber, pipe fitter, gas fitter
We did a lot of hunting together and he applied this stuff to the outside of all the propane connections in my camper at the time.
perhaps not applicable in this situation but I though maybe a bead of it around the co2 connection might achieve a seal the OP is looking for.
Interesting product. This was just more of an experiment. I was mistaken, The Gamo gets about 40 to 50 shots, mine fired about 40 times.
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Yes fer sure on those points.
I put in many yrs meself workin' with high & low pressure gas & fluid systems.I've had a few co2 airguns long back but quickly found out that once pierced, the cartridge will continue to exert pressure in them until it be
empty. They don't have positive shutoff valves like on the big refillable bottles found on paintball guns. Always use up the co2 cartridges
that ye pierce and start with fresh ones when out on shootin' forays.
Yes fer sure on those points.
I've had a few co2 airguns long back but quickly found out that once pierced, the cartridge will continue to exert pressure in them until it be
empty. They don't have positive shutoff valves like on the big refillable bottles found on paintball guns. Always use up the co2 cartridges
that ye pierce and start with fresh ones when out on shootin' forays.
Well, I got the info I was looking for and you're right according to the loss of shot count I saw.
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Cheers. I just ticked over thirty years in the field, but grew up in the gas industry. My uncle's B.C. "A" ticket was number 3 only because he tested 1 and 2 who then tested him. He owned Airco products. My father was the designer for Airco. I'm nowhere near as smart as those boys but I manage to fumble through the Charles theory when it doesn't come naturally to me. Genetics are strange. I wasn't trying to follow there lead but ended up there anyway.Yes fer sure on those points.
I've had a few co2 airguns long back but quickly found out that once pierced, the cartridge will continue to exert pressure in them until it be
empty. They don't have positive shutoff valves like on the big refillable bottles found on paintball guns. Always use up the co2 cartridges
that ye pierce and start with fresh ones when out on shootin' forays.
Wasn't trying to trash Falcon's experiment. Just wanted to share some experience and first hand knowledge.
If anyone chooses to actually google Dupont, Teflon. there's a whole world of... Oh I didn't know that. Talk about Evil empire stuff...
Cheers kids, keep your head up and stick on the ice. If you want to finish the play.
Yes, lesson learned. Thanks for the input.
Child or not that still made me laugh.
