Ninja SHP regulator ouput tester

[rsterne]

Clever design, I assume you have not suffered any O-ring failures during the venting process?.... I know that slide-checks are problematic when used on HPA at pressures higher than CO2.... That looks like quite a large diameter pin, how hard is it to unscrew the knob when under pressure at 2000 psi?.... Have you tried it at 3000 psi?.... What is the source?.... Is there a maximum safe pressure rating stated?....

Bob

[BigTinBoat]

Clever design, I assume you have not suffered any O-ring failures during the venting process?.... I know that slide-checks are problematic when used on HPA at pressures higher than CO2.... That looks like quite a large diameter pin, how hard is it to unscrew the knob when under pressure at 2000 psi?.... Have you tried it at 3000 psi?.... What is the source?.... Is there a maximum safe pressure rating stated?....

Bob

It is made by Pure Energy - I got it a while back from Ebay
Haven't tried it at 3K.
Nothing on the valve itself as far as pressure rating but it was "advertised" as a "Remote adapter with 3000 psi hose"
It's not hard to unscrew at all
No o-ring failures so far at 2K.
I did take the coiled hose off and put my shorty on to save air.

[SpiralGroove]

Hey Guys,

Quick Update:
1) Couldn't get the bleeder valve to hold pressure (my bad)
2) Used another valve top/head w/o a 2nd side hole for bleeder, just the gauge (no leaks)
3) Pumped up system to 200 bar and opened valve, got a 1450 psi reading; then closed valve -> got 1500 psi
4) Bled Benjamin pump and opened the 1.8K burst disc to bleed rest of system

Since I won't to doing a great deal of testing, this procedure suits me fine, unless someone mentions a potential problem (Bob/Jason - What do you think?).


   
Kirk

[nervoustrigger]

Bleeding pressure by backing off the burst disk is something I have done from time to time, but that doesn't mean I'm comfortable with it . I just make sure to keep it pointed away from me when I do, and only back it off enough for it to hiss.  Here, patience is a virtue.  Draining even a small 13ci tank this way takes a few minutes, but to vent the small volume of the CO2 adapter goes quickly as you no doubt noticed.  Meaning less motivation to get impatient and back it off too far and send it flying.

[SpiralGroove]

Thanks Jason,
For now, easy does it every time -> in the other direction
Kirk

[rsterne]

If you back off the burst disc a lot, you will probably scratch the seat in the regulator where it seals (copper to aluminum) and you won't be able to achieve a seal, even with a new disc....

Bob

[SpiralGroove]

Hey Bob,
Sounds like fixing the bleeder valve is the cheapest, long term solution
Kirk