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Post by fennrisulfr on May 10, 2006 19:13:38 GMT -5
I was at the auto parts store looking to see if they had a 134a valve and browsing their selection of 134a. They had lots of different brands and some had "oils" and other lubercants added that are suppose to help keep o-rings lubed and seal any leaks. Are these safe to use in a gas gun or should I stick to the plain 134a with no additives? Also, if I use plain 134a, will I need to put silicone in the gas (like people do with propane)?
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2nd Bat
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Post by 2nd Bat on May 10, 2006 19:23:33 GMT -5
I would caution you against so called lubricants in the gas. Often times as in WD-40 the lubricants are actually caustic abrasives. Odds are you'd be fine but discovering otherwise would be a bumber. If you use 134 for gas guns no lubricant needs to be added. If you use straight duster gas you'll need to lube the gun and seals with silicon oil periodically.
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Post by Gordak on May 13, 2006 9:04:19 GMT -5
no additives, you will screw up your gun.
However, Using auto-134a for a long time now, THe mags do get a bit dry, Id say your gunna need to hit em with silicone oil once a year, or every few months (depending on the ammont of use)
Basically that valve that the hammer hits, you want to push it in and pour 100% silicone oil into the rubber spout. The valve should come back when you take your thumb off, if it doesnt, the rubber oring inside is too dry. -Gordak
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Post by fennrisulfr on May 13, 2006 11:05:37 GMT -5
Thanks!
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