Macro Line

[shadyb421]

Guys as you know my micro line has busted, im gettin a MACRO LINE, its bigger and delivers more air, i dont know how to change them or insert new ones can ne one tell me... ikf its easier for a micro line to be changed ill use that

[usagi_tetsu]

Macro and micro line work the same, you just need to switch out your adapters from micro to macro. Normally I point people to ASP (http://airsoldier.com/) for their macroline needs, but I can't seem to get it to come up here at work, so instead I'll point you to my other favorite online retailer, County Sports (http://www.countysports.com/shop/home.php?cat=269&sort=orderby&sort_direction=0&page=2). (sorry, HB, feel free to post some linkage pimping your line of goods)

Once you've gotten all the macroline connectors, simply remove the old microline connectors, teflon tape the macros (use the white stuff, don't need anything heavier than that), and wrench 'em into the appropriate ports. Then it's as simple as pushing the hose into the connector, and you're golden.

[shadyb421]

ahh you cant jsut pull out the lines and insert new ones, cus i need a new micro line for saturday... playin captured the flag and night and we need 4 gins and i got 2 so.... ne one know ne stores that carry this in new jersey 07650 area code?

[can'tthink of1]

Micro line = teh suck. Horrible flow, thin walls, I don't trust em at all. Just grab a couple macroline fittings (really common, in either 90* or straight, grab what you need) and some macro line, should run no more than $10-13 dollars for the whole shebang.

Don't know about any stores near you, try the yellow pages and call a few places, just try not to get shafted by the stores (they like to jack up the price to make profits off newbies).

[shadyb421]

ok thanks for the update... imma try E-Jam paintball... last time i had a problem with my gun, the solenoid valve went and they replaced it for free... i jsut bought a new one... doies the new fittings come with the stuff to teflon tape it?

[can'tthink of1]

Nope, you'll need your own teflon tape, or I prefer blue loctite. Just a drop of the blue let it cure and you'll be set. Teflon tape is kinda messy and get get into the internals and mess with the regulator and ish and cause inconsistancies.

[shadyb421]

i fixed it myself... my dad helped me pull off the cap with the teeth that holds the hose in place and we cut the hose shorter and put it all back together and works fine... dry fired it about 50 times no leaks or ne thing thanks for ur help ne ways

[D V US]

... my dad helped me pull off the cap with the teeth that holds the hose in place and we cut the hose shorter and put it all back together and works fine...

Okay, you shouldn't have to pull off anything. Just push the collar in (not cap) that is around the air line and pull the hose out, no part of the fitting should come off. Not only is it a miracle that it doesn't leak, but it could suddenly fail without warning possibly causing injury. Do yourself a favor and replace the fitting.

[shadyb421]

ok ill do that today im getin 4 of my co2s filled and a n20 tank filled at ejam2