Hurc hardline leak

MrBig · 06-23-2008, 05:57 PM

It may be a sin to say this, but I just got a chance to gas up my new Hurricane and put 100 balls through it. I was amazing. The smooth trigger pull is better than my Typhoons I think. The accuracy made me want to go out and play today!

I did have one issue. Air was leaking at the hardline. Right were the line screws into the 90. It looks like it has lock tight on it, but I am fairly certain that is where the leak is. I shot 100 balls and went through 1500 psi of air on my 13/3000 tank.

How easy are these hard lines to work on?

Anyone have experience with these and have a suggestion?

Let me say that I would like to get this taken care of without shipping it back to PPS. I know that they would take care of it right away for me, but I JUST got it. I want to use it!!

Thanks.

Frink · 06-23-2008, 06:01 PM

I know the hardlines are relatively new, so I'm not sure how many people will have trouble shooting experience with them. Is it possible it's coming from the fitting itself? Maybe try tightening the fitting with a flathead screw driver?

MrBig · 06-23-2008, 06:05 PM

I tried tightening the fitting and ran oil through it.

funsi00 · 06-23-2008, 07:59 PM

Mr Big, unfortunately mine developed similair trouble. Except mine was at the 90 degree fitting going into the asa plug. I tried the oil through the fitting, no luck. And yes I sent my home again

MrBig · 06-23-2008, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funsi00

Mr Big, unfortunately mine developed similair trouble. Except mine was at the 90 degree fitting going into the asa plug. I tried the oil through the fitting, no luck. And yes I sent my home again

I am going to pretend I didn't read this.

Also, the more I thought about this: 100 shots for 1500 psi on a 13cu tank isn't that bad.

WilD · 06-23-2008, 08:56 PM

Get a MAPP gas torch and some solder and you'll be all set I suspect. I haven't actually seen one of these new hardlines, so I don't know how they go together though. Of course, if these are soldered, those little airtight joints can be a b***h to get sealed, which is probably why it is leaking in the first place.

MrBig · 06-23-2008, 09:10 PM

They don't look soldered...

JeramieJ · 06-24-2008, 11:02 AM

I have received two with the hardline.

They are easy to take apart, watch for the small washer/spacer, at the asa adaptor. They can pivot and leak during disassemble/reassemble. The beauty of no solder is that they are removeable without effort. The downfall is its another spot that can leak.

Grab a screw driver and remove it. See if something is in there. Maybe just the act of remove and reassemble will resolve your issue. But I do wonder why the lower one is discolored, is that from the oil leaking with the air?

MrBig · 06-24-2008, 12:40 PM

It isn't discolored, that is just the picture.

The area that is leaking, isn't the screw. It is where the hardline goes into the 90. Are you saying that part is easy to take out.

SpyyMarket1978 · 06-25-2008, 02:23 AM

I've had the same problem with my Nasty Painter. I've given up on using the hardline. They sent me free replacement seals, but the leak still won't go away. Last few times I went out with it, I just went vertical bottle setup.

06-23-2008, 05:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
MrBig MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,102	Hurc hardline leak It may be a sin to say this, but I just got a chance to gas up my new Hurricane and put 100 balls through it. I was amazing. The smooth trigger pull is better than my Typhoons I think. The accuracy made me want to go out and play today! I did have one issue. Air was leaking at the hardline. Right were the line screws into the 90. It looks like it has lock tight on it, but I am fairly certain that is where the leak is. I shot 100 balls and went through 1500 psi of air on my 13/3000 tank. How easy are these hard lines to work on? Anyone have experience with these and have a suggestion? Let me say that I would like to get this taken care of without shipping it back to PPS. I know that they would take care of it right away for me, but I JUST got it. I want to use it!! Thanks. __________________ Over 100 Items For Sale Feedback

06-23-2008, 06:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
MrBig MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,102	I tried tightening the fitting and ran oil through it. __________________ Over 100 Items For Sale Feedback

06-23-2008, 08:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
WilD the MilD MOD Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Motor City Posts: 2,569	Get a MAPP gas torch and some solder and you'll be all set I suspect. I haven't actually seen one of these new hardlines, so I don't know how they go together though. Of course, if these are soldered, those little airtight joints can be a b***h to get sealed, which is probably why it is leaking in the first place. __________________ PGPOG #79 POG #1055

06-23-2008, 09:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
MrBig MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,102	They don't look soldered... __________________ Over 100 Items For Sale Feedback

06-24-2008, 11:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
JeramieJ MCB Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 795	I have received two with the hardline. They are easy to take apart, watch for the small washer/spacer, at the asa adaptor. They can pivot and leak during disassemble/reassemble. The beauty of no solder is that they are removeable without effort. The downfall is its another spot that can leak. Grab a screw driver and remove it. See if something is in there. Maybe just the act of remove and reassemble will resolve your issue. But I do wonder why the lower one is discolored, is that from the oil leaking with the air? __________________ Going back to ol' skool brass Current Stock Past Paintball Guns Feedback

06-23-2008, 07:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
funsi00 MCB Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 509	Mr Big, unfortunately mine developed similair trouble. Except mine was at the 90 degree fitting going into the asa plug. I tried the oil through the fitting, no luck. And yes I sent my home again

06-24-2008, 12:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
MrBig MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,102	It isn't discolored, that is just the picture. The area that is leaking, isn't the screw. It is where the hardline goes into the 90. Are you saying that part is easy to take out. __________________ Over 100 Items For Sale Feedback

06-25-2008, 02:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
SpyyMarket1978 MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bay Area California Posts: 546	I've had the same problem with my Nasty Painter. I've given up on using the hardline. They sent me free replacement seals, but the leak still won't go away. Last few times I went out with it, I just went vertical bottle setup.

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