PMI pure energy slide-check remote

Frontier_Bill · 07-18-2006, 02:29 PM

To sum it up in one word, CRAP.

When I first tried this product out, it worked like a dream, I loved the on/off slide check. Great concept.
Problem is, PMI didn't follow though on this concept, instead, they delivered poor craftsmanship and a faulty product.
The second time I aired up with this, it leaked out of the slide check; at the time, I didn't have the time to fix it, so I just removed the slide check. Later, the seals in the quick disconnect broke. I was not pleased.
I got around to fixing all the seals, and then it worked, problem solved, right? WRONG.
The dang thing only worked once, then after that leaked bad again. The store owner that I purchased this from said that a couple other people bought the same product and had the same problem as I did, himself included.
I will be returning this.
Conclusion, if it worked properly, it would be fantastic, but it doesn't.
I wasted $40 on this pile of poor workmanship.

Uranus · 07-19-2006, 01:00 AM

Thanks for the Heads-up!

RainDog · 07-19-2006, 10:19 AM

Bill I completely agree! I wrote a letter to PMI explaining my situation and the complaints I have about the product. The reply I recieved was basically a blow off. Needless to say I will never buy a PMI product again. I ended up taking the slide off of my remote and it works fine. Yes it's a bit more of a pain, but I could buy a new slide from Palmers.

respiegel · 07-19-2006, 05:56 PM

a friend of mine had the misfortune to buy one of these for a game and he spent half a day trying to keep the stupid thing from leaking. he ended up throwing it in his gear bag to never see the light of day again. i agree complete crap.

Titus · 07-19-2006, 06:15 PM

Those Orings get completely chewed up under the slide check. It's a good idea in theory, however PMIs ego got the best of them on this product.

Frontier_Bill · 07-19-2006, 06:15 PM

Well, i see that mine and local experiences are not unusual.
This product probably would not suffer from the leak in the slide if the holes in it didnt have burrs on them, those burs are what rip the o-rings, I just haven't got around to de-burring this yet.

ALSO! I forgot to mention the hell we've had with the tank knob. This thing tends to not turn the shaft, it will just spin on the brass screw thing that goes down and depresses the tank pin, this part, has show us MUCH more of a problem than the slide. At least the slide can be removed.

Oh, and on a non-product-specific topic, when i aired the remote up (not connected to a maker) one time, it flung around and nailed me in nards... man, that was humiliating, the whole staging area bust out laughing...

netsurferdude2 · 07-21-2006, 11:39 AM

Same thing happened to me. My slide check started leaking so I just removed it. I have yet to hear a leak from teh QD but It sounds like I should be expecting one.

Frontier_Bill · 07-21-2006, 12:08 PM

I havent had another leak from the QD since i replaced the seal, but im not expecting much from it. The slide leaks when it is in the 'off' position, but when it is 'on' it doesnt leak, just a matter of a few uses until that chandes... again.

Surge-NS · 07-21-2006, 12:14 PM

I find that I have to disassemble and oil it after every game to keep the orings from drying out, that's why they tend to leak. My 32degrees one works better but I still have to disassemble it periodically.

Frontier_Bill · 07-21-2006, 06:28 PM

Ugh.... well, that could explain why it drags so bad, ill try that the next time i use it... which considering i only use it on my SP8... thatll be another month and a half!

07-18-2006, 02:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Frontier_Bill The Brown Guy! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 2,241	PMI pure energy slide-check remote To sum it up in one word, CRAP. When I first tried this product out, it worked like a dream, I loved the on/off slide check. Great concept. Problem is, PMI didn't follow though on this concept, instead, they delivered poor craftsmanship and a faulty product. The second time I aired up with this, it leaked out of the slide check; at the time, I didn't have the time to fix it, so I just removed the slide check. Later, the seals in the quick disconnect broke. I was not pleased. I got around to fixing all the seals, and then it worked, problem solved, right? WRONG. The dang thing only worked once, then after that leaked bad again. The store owner that I purchased this from said that a couple other people bought the same product and had the same problem as I did, himself included. I will be returning this. Conclusion, if it worked properly, it would be fantastic, but it doesn't. I wasted $40 on this pile of poor workmanship. Last edited by Frontier_Bill; 07-18-2006 at 02:37 PM.

07-19-2006, 10:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
RainDog Sitting on an Angry Chair Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 145	Bill I completely agree! I wrote a letter to PMI explaining my situation and the complaints I have about the product. The reply I recieved was basically a blow off. Needless to say I will never buy a PMI product again. I ended up taking the slide off of my remote and it works fine. Yes it's a bit more of a pain, but I could buy a new slide from Palmers. __________________ aka Curmudgeon from the old MCB My Feedback Link:http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=10551

07-19-2006, 05:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
respiegel MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 550	a friend of mine had the misfortune to buy one of these for a game and he spent half a day trying to keep the stupid thing from leaking. he ended up throwing it in his gear bag to never see the light of day again. i agree complete crap. __________________ My PBN Feedback \|\| My AO Feedback \|\| My MCB Feedback

07-21-2006, 12:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Surge-NS Devious Penguin Mod Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Brookfield, IL Posts: 893	I find that I have to disassemble and oil it after every game to keep the orings from drying out, that's why they tend to leak. My 32degrees one works better but I still have to disassemble it periodically. __________________ Now that's special. One case; One kill. What do you want, a cookie? I am Scourge! Mod: Ask The Experts, Events, PBC Reviews, The Dead Zone

07-21-2006, 06:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
Frontier_Bill The Brown Guy! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 2,241	Ugh.... well, that could explain why it drags so bad, ill try that the next time i use it... which considering i only use it on my SP8... thatll be another month and a half! __________________ Danger: Reading online forums may cause irreparable damage to your faith in Humanity. Team Rogue Cell #10 Feedback NO'MAAM #16

07-19-2006, 06:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Titus Sunstar Paramedics Slave Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Group W Bench Posts: 7,687	Those Orings get completely chewed up under the slide check. It's a good idea in theory, however PMIs ego got the best of them on this product.

07-19-2006, 06:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Frontier_Bill The Brown Guy! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 2,241	Well, i see that mine and local experiences are not unusual. This product probably would not suffer from the leak in the slide if the holes in it didnt have burrs on them, those burs are what rip the o-rings, I just haven't got around to de-burring this yet. ALSO! I forgot to mention the hell we've had with the tank knob. This thing tends to not turn the shaft, it will just spin on the brass screw thing that goes down and depresses the tank pin, this part, has show us MUCH more of a problem than the slide. At least the slide can be removed. Oh, and on a non-product-specific topic, when i aired the remote up (not connected to a maker) one time, it flung around and nailed me in nards... man, that was humiliating, the whole staging area bust out laughing...

07-21-2006, 12:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Frontier_Bill The Brown Guy! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 2,241	I havent had another leak from the QD since i replaced the seal, but im not expecting much from it. The slide leaks when it is in the 'off' position, but when it is 'on' it doesnt leak, just a matter of a few uses until that chandes... again.

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