Top Half of a Bottle Reg.

forstgump · 06-10-2008, 07:40 PM

Would it be wise to locTite the threads?

My set screws werent set right or I just out muscled the force tension and it started to unscrew. I was hearing scratching while unscrewing my bottle from the asa. Then I noticed the top half of the reg was moving! Scared the crap outta me, so I dumped all the air. Got the tank seperated from the asa and unscrewed the "set screws" and seen a goudge marks along where the set screws were touching. I cleaned it up and reset everything as tight as I could. It's an '07 PMI reg.

russc · 06-10-2008, 07:40 PM

It's a PMI reg - return it.

forstgump · 06-10-2008, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by russc

It's a PMI reg - return it.

I've had it for over a year. Warranty is up.

Mr. Furious · 06-10-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by forstgump

I've had it for over a year. Warranty is up.

I'd send it in anyway and see if they fix it for free. You may be surprised and they'll repair/replace it for free due to the potential liability if the reg fails and the parts seperate under pressure. If not, see how much the repair would be and decide if a new reg is a better option. I would not use that reg until it was inspected/repaired or you risk a catastrophic failure that could seriously injure or kill someone.

forstgump · 06-10-2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Furious

I'd send it in anyway and see if they fix it for free. You may be surprised and they'll repair/replace it for free due to the potential liability if the reg fails and the parts seperate under pressure. If not, see how much the repair would be and decide if a new reg is a better option. I would not use that reg until it was inspected/repaired or you risk a catastrophic failure that could seriously injure or kill someone.

Okely dokely, I'll give them a call.

russc · 06-10-2008, 08:36 PM

Actually, if it's a year old it probably isn't from the newest bad batch. I wouldn't suggest loctiting the actual main threads, but maybe put some on the setscrews, and be sure to torque them down.

forstgump · 06-11-2008, 12:52 PM

Well, they're having me send it in for repairs. I just have to email them the Action Village Pick Sheet. Then I'll get shipping instructions.

Mr. Furious · 06-11-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by forstgump

Well, they're having me send it in for repairs. I just have to email them the Action Village Pick Sheet. Then I'll get shipping instructions.

Better safe than sorry as grandma always said.

Nobody · 06-12-2008, 01:28 AM

yeah, an ounce of prevention is a pound of cure. i know i wouldn't want to have a tank unscrew while its against my chest/arm while playing, have someone behind me, or in a dead zone and have that rocket come off from the gun.

BTW, you did the smart thing in dumping the tank. you don't want to have a risk while monkeying with it.

06-10-2008, 07:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
forstgump I Keel You! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Close to Gotham!	Top Half of a Bottle Reg. Would it be wise to locTite the threads? My set screws werent set right or I just out muscled the force tension and it started to unscrew. I was hearing scratching while unscrewing my bottle from the asa. Then I noticed the top half of the reg was moving! Scared the crap outta me, so I dumped all the air. Got the tank seperated from the asa and unscrewed the "set screws" and seen a goudge marks along where the set screws were touching. I cleaned it up and reset everything as tight as I could. It's an '07 PMI reg. __________________ *" Badges? We don't need no stink'n badges! "* Blazing Saddles! *Feedback Link* Last edited by forstgump; 06-10-2008 at 09:00 PM..

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russc Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC	It's a PMI reg - return it. __________________ YouTube Channel / Raincouver! / Gallery / Feedback / Blackleaf Outfitters I will be a complete and total douchebag towards any player who is trying to pull a DMW.

06-10-2008, 08:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
russc Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC	Actually, if it's a year old it probably isn't from the newest bad batch. I wouldn't suggest loctiting the actual main threads, but maybe put some on the setscrews, and be sure to torque them down. __________________ YouTube Channel / Raincouver! / Gallery / Feedback / Blackleaf Outfitters I will be a complete and total douchebag towards any player who is trying to pull a DMW.

06-11-2008, 12:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
forstgump I Keel You! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Close to Gotham!	Well, they're having me send it in for repairs. I just have to email them the Action Village Pick Sheet. Then I'll get shipping instructions. __________________ *" Badges? We don't need no stink'n badges! "* Blazing Saddles! *Feedback Link*

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06-12-2008, 01:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
Nobody Active Member Join Date: May 2007	yeah, an ounce of prevention is a pound of cure. i know i wouldn't want to have a tank unscrew while its against my chest/arm while playing, have someone behind me, or in a dead zone and have that rocket come off from the gun. BTW, you did the smart thing in dumping the tank. you don't want to have a risk while monkeying with it.