Rapid 7 Buddy Bottle Leaking Air ?

[mjr88 50]

Hi all

 

I've just noticed that one of the valves on a small buddy bottle from my Rapid 7 is leaking air.

 

Can the valve be replaced or is it more likely that the valve may have come loose.

 

I seem to have read somewhere that you can buy a tool for tightening up these valves or to replace them.

 

Just to clarify : it is not a BALL VALVE as is fitted to my large 300cc bottle that is leaking , but a another type. Looks like a normal valve from a bikes tyre or something like that ,

 

John

Edited August 15, 2010 by mjr88

[artic 595]

Leaking from the buddy bottle? I that's the case, check the O ring.

[mjr88 50]

Leaking from the buddy bottle? I that's the case, check the O ring.

 

 

I had just filled all 3 bottles with air and as usual did the spit test on each of the valves and the one mentioned is leaking slowly from the bottle neck valve area.

 

Therefore , this bottle will not be fitted to the rifle until the problem has been sorted.

 

As already mentioned i was just wondering if this valve can be reseated or replaced ,

 

john

Edited August 15, 2010 by mjr88

[slingshot82 32]

Leaking from the buddy bottle? I that's the case, check the O ring.

 

 

I had just filled all 3 bottles with air and as usual did the spit test on each of the valves and the one mentioned is leaking slowly from the bottle neck valve area.

 

Therefore , this bottle will not be fitted to the rifle until the problem has been sorted.

 

As already mentioned i was just wondering if this valve can be reseated or replaced ,

 

john

If it is leaking from the actual valve (the bit that looks like a car or a bike valve) yes it can be replaced. Its called a schrader valve.

 

Firstly try to fill the bottle really fast from a dive cylinder if you have one. Sometimes they leak if they have a small bit of dirt on the valve seat, and with a quick blast it will usually clear and right itself.

 

If it does need replacing, Do not replace it with a schrader from a car or bike though as they cant handle the pressure.

 

I think they are around £5 from Theoben mate.

Heres a link http://www.theoben.co.uk/product.php?productid=47

 

You will need a valve key to remove the old valve and fit the new one, If you dont have one you can buy them at car accessory shops etc.

 

Kyle

[gurtwurz 792]

would that mean you could swap the valves on the 280cc bottle to the 400cc one kyle?

 

cheers, wurz

[slingshot82 32]

would that mean you could swap the valves on the 280cc bottle to the 400cc one kyle?

 

cheers, wurz

I dont think the complete valve/bottle neck is interchangeable on the 280 and 400cc bottles. Im not 100%sure though bud.

How you getting on with seals for your rapid? I havent forgot about sending a 280cc bottle for you to try, I will send it this week for you mate

 

Kyle

[gurtwurz 792]

havent had chance to get in touch with kev yet kyle, been running a course all weekend in staffs and been mental at the shop so i'm gonna asap, actually, i'm gonna get on that now!

 

cheers, wurz

[clint 45]

All my bud bottle leak ,i go to plumb shop for nut to seal. Screw on & take off when use. Like this item > 130418507651 . Plumb shop £2

Edited August 17, 2010 by clint