Draxxus Reg Exploded in the Netherlands - Page 2

Steelrat · 04-06-2008, 05:52 PM

#1 Notice the tank type...Stako. They seem to end up involved in every "exploding reg" or "oil in the tank" story.

#2 Why is this crap happening in Europe all the time? I can't remember the last time I heard of a reg exploding at a US game or tourney. The last incident I remember hearing about was the CO2 bottle fatality.

Edit: Something looks odd. Does the draxxus reg use holes on the screw in part to vent air if the reg unscrews? I know that the Myth uses channels, not holes to vent the air. I'd think holes would weaken the strength of the part, leading to possible failures like the one pictured.

pump · 04-06-2008, 06:02 PM

law suit and recall anyone?
i knew those regs were crap........but this is ridiculous

Hyjinx · 04-06-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by stolz

man thats spooky, and i have 2 big arse HPA tanks in the same room i sleep in both charged at 4500 one is a 110ci. I think from now ill keep them in my work room.

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Originally Posted by Party of A-5

The way I keep my 92/4500 it has a direct shot to my head while I sleep from 3" away.

Haven't you two heard of teddy bears...or better yet, girlfriends?

I'm guessing user error...if the reg don't fit you must acquit?

Party of A-5 · 04-06-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hyjinx

Haven't you two heard of teddy bears...or better yet, girlfriends?

Who needs teddy bears, I sleep with my markers.
And if the girlfriend doesn't like to share, well then I find a new one.

P4p3Rc1iP · 04-06-2008, 06:15 PM

I'd say about 75% of all fiber-wrapped HPA tanks in Europe are Stako's. Also note that so far, no Stako tank itself has failed, it's always been the regs.

And I'm pretty sure Draxxus regs are sold separately over here, or maybe they come on Stako tanks sometimes. Either way, there have been replies by other people saying things like "I bought a Draxxus reg last week too, I'm getting scared now!", so I'm fairly sure they can be bought here.

Also, the dent in the reg (and yellow plastic thread cover) might also be the result of the reg hitting the wall like he described.

PhileyOFish · 04-06-2008, 06:17 PM

Scary, I have a Draxxus tank myself.

heinous · 04-06-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Raion

it looks like he dropped the tanke (see the top of reg) and it was just weak and broke. I really don't think it exploded cause they have to test their products way beyone the standard (meaning to with stand more than the normal pressure of the tank) by LAW. Also, looks like that could happen if some bozo loctited the reg on there.

edit: he also said the reg was new. That tank is not a DXS tank and DXS doesnt sell regs seperately. Something really seems fishy to me.

It's going to have more damage hitting the wall with 3000+ psi behind it than falling onto the ground. If anything I would say the top of reg damage is from it flying into the wall.

so what's a safe tank to get? I have a Dye. You think that's fine?

stolz · 04-06-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hyjinx

Haven't you two heard of teddy bears...or better yet, girlfriends?

I'm guessing user error...if the reg don't fit you must acquit?

my girlfriend keeps something else under the night stand

Talfuchre · 04-06-2008, 06:54 PM

All tank regs must have a hole drilled in the threads - it is a safety measure in case someone screws off the reg instead of taking the tank of of the ASA.

TF

LK-13 · 04-06-2008, 07:04 PM

most likely there was a hairline flaw in the metal the reg was made of and the reg split along that line.

it could also have been an impurity in the metal the reg was made of that caused the failure.

if this is happening to a large number of the same Reg's, i would suspect that there is a bad production run.
if it is only happening when installed to a specific bottle, i would first check into who is doing the install.
it could be that by over torquing the regs they are cracking the metal and creating a missile waiting to be launched.

when storing your co2 or hpa bottles i recommend that you put them in some kind of container like a tool box or cooler.
the cooler (with no ice) will keep the temperature stable for the co2 and the container will remove energy or deflect any flying objects in the event that for some reason the bottle fails.
it's a simple easy thing to do, and it will reduce stories like this.

we don't need the small minds with big mouths that want to ban everything fun to have any more reason to beef about Paintball.

04-06-2008, 06:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
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04-06-2008, 06:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
P4p3Rc1iP Active Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Leeuwarden, The Netherlands Posts: 477	I'd say about 75% of all fiber-wrapped HPA tanks in Europe are Stako's. Also note that so far, no Stako tank itself has failed, it's always been the regs. And I'm pretty sure Draxxus regs are sold separately over here, or maybe they come on Stako tanks sometimes. Either way, there have been replies by other people saying things like "I bought a Draxxus reg last week too, I'm getting scared now!", so I'm fairly sure they can be bought here. Also, the dent in the reg (and yellow plastic thread cover) might also be the result of the reg hitting the wall like he described. __________________

04-06-2008, 06:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
Talfuchre Moderator to the GODS! Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,485	All tank regs must have a hole drilled in the threads - it is a safety measure in case someone screws off the reg instead of taking the tank of of the ASA. TF __________________ Pumpenstein - NSA National Champions 2006 Buy Official Team Pumpenstein gear HERE TF's MCB Trust.

04-06-2008, 07:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
LK-13 Seasoned Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St.Catharines Ontario Canada Posts: 642	most likely there was a hairline flaw in the metal the reg was made of and the reg split along that line. it could also have been an impurity in the metal the reg was made of that caused the failure. if this is happening to a large number of the same Reg's, i would suspect that there is a bad production run. if it is only happening when installed to a specific bottle, i would first check into who is doing the install. it could be that by over torquing the regs they are cracking the metal and creating a missile waiting to be launched. when storing your co2 or hpa bottles i recommend that you put them in some kind of container like a tool box or cooler. the cooler (with no ice) will keep the temperature stable for the co2 and the container will remove energy or deflect any flying objects in the event that for some reason the bottle fails. it's a simple easy thing to do, and it will reduce stories like this. we don't need the small minds with big mouths that want to ban everything fun to have any more reason to beef about Paintball. __________________

04-06-2008, 05:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Steelrat Active Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 190	#1 Notice the tank type...Stako. They seem to end up involved in every "exploding reg" or "oil in the tank" story. #2 Why is this crap happening in Europe all the time? I can't remember the last time I heard of a reg exploding at a US game or tourney. The last incident I remember hearing about was the CO2 bottle fatality. Edit: Something looks odd. Does the draxxus reg use holes on the screw in part to vent air if the reg unscrews? I know that the Myth uses channels, not holes to vent the air. I'd think holes would weaken the strength of the part, leading to possible failures like the one pictured.

04-06-2008, 06:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
PhileyOFish Active Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 120	Scary, I have a Draxxus tank myself.