Leak Question

[Sentinel-X]

I was wondering how detrimental a small, almost inaudible, leak is to the efficiency of a paintball marker. Is it measured in "less shots per tank" or does it effect accuracy?

[arson]

what the hell are you trying to say ???? please in english

[Sentinel-X]

I don't think it could get any clearer than what I stated. If I must use simple language for those less intelligent among us, then I suppose I must.

How.....does.....a.....small.....air.....leak..... effect.....a.....paintball.....marker?


Did you get that?

By the way, my first post was in english sport.

[Sentinel-X]

So I take it what you really meant to say arson was, "I don't know what the hell I"m talking about so I don't have an intelligent answer to offer".

[amzng_spyderman]

there's no need to flame, boys. keep it civil. any leak will cause you to run out of air faster. accuracy will not be affected.

[FalloutMan]

dont worry sentinel

anyawy id say if you can get rid of it get rid of it however it should only take a couple shots out depending on how long you let it sit and such of course but it wont effect anything in the gun though unless its a huge leak which it isnt

[Sentinel-X]

Thanks for the responses spyderman and Falloutman. It is a very small leak. I have to hold my ear right up to the leak in order to hear it. I'm guessing it is the valve body that is leaking as I have replaced everything else.

[Zujin]

could be a stupid question but, did u take the valve out and check the o-rings on it. Just curios.

[Sentinel-X]

Not a stupid question at all. Actually, my tank ran out of air before I got around to doing that, and I figured, even if I did check/replace the o-rings on the valve, I couldn't diagnose the leak any further until I had some CO2.

[Zujin]

i know that feeling, i shreded the o-rings in my impulse when i went to remove the valve. EPBO left the stock valve spring in and it made my ND valve get stuck open. Luckily i was using N2 at the time so it didnt freeze my gun. i just thought the valve got stuck open b/c it needed lubed.

O chech ur...uh...the thing on ur valve...CUP SEAL. that could be it.

[Sentinel-X]

I changed my cup seal before I ran out of CO2. I still had the small leak.