I have TONS of space in the Sturmtiger so space limitations are not an issue. Can I use a braided steel line with a quick disconnect say from an air compressor? I have some of those laying around in the garage.
Derek On Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 10:21 AM, Frank Pittelli <[email protected]> wrote: > > Derek Engelhaupt wrote: >> I was also looking at the coiled CO2 lines with integrated on/off >> valves and quick disconnects. They have them in the thinner lines >> and the thicker lines. Is there any reason to go with one or the >> other or avoid the coiled lines completely? Other recommendations? > > There are basically 4 kinds of C02 lines and connectors you could use > and here is my advice based on over 15 years of using CO2 systems in > combat systems on land and sea: > > Micro-Line With Quick Connectors - smallest and lightest solution, but > lots of leaks where the line pushes into the connector. Also, with C02 > in hot weather, the pressure can be high enough that it blows a > micro-line that has a crease in it from wear and abuse. I've thrown all > my micro-lines away. > > Heavy-Duty Plastic Line with Quick Connectors - bigger and stronger, but > still suffers from the same connector problem. The plastic line is > conformed by the connector and then shrinks a little over time forcing > you to cut off the end and re-seat it. After too many "hissy-fits" I've > thrown all my plastic line away. > > Rubberized Coiled Lines with Crimped Connectors - Very robust and the > largest solution. I use such a "remote line" for my paintball marker > that I use in full scale scenario games. Works great, especially when > fitted with a quick-connect and sliding on/off value on the marker end. > Never had a problem, but this solution is overkill for connecting > your bottle to your marker inside a turret. > > Metal Braided Line with Crimped Connectors - Very robust and compact. > The line will never fail and when properly tightened the connectors will > never leak. The only drawback is that it doesn't like to bend, but most > turrets are large enough to fit it properly anyway. I have a simple > three-way ball value with one side venting to the air that I use to > "blow the line" before disconnecting the marker and an on-off valve > connecting to the marker. No quick disconnect is needed. Now you can > get an on-off valve that vents the line as well in the "off" position, > which would eliminate the extra valve. This solution has been in the > Tiger for the last three years and I haven't had a single issue with it. > > Frank "Leaks Are No Fun" Pittelli > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
