bones228 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 (edited) i have a bsa superten bull barrel carbine as you know, the issue is ive been given a spare buddy bottle but it wont hold the pressure, it seams the valve has a leak on it. any ideas were i can get this fixed? my local gunshop cannot help me. lol. peace! Edited December 19, 2010 by bones228 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Try looking up a local diving shop, depending on the test date it might need re-testing as well as a service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIVERD Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 These are generally simple to fix, any scuba shop could do it. If it has any air left in it stick it in a sink of water and look for the bubbles. When I know this I will be able to tell you how to fix it, or if it has to go to the shop. Generally they are simple problems to fix, and the usual problems are one of 3 o rings, most commonly the neck o ring or the seat / slug itself. None of these are expensive or difficult to fix. I have done many hundred of these for scuba divers over the years, and more recently for air gunners. Happy to advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones228 Posted December 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 wouldnt it be easier to replace the valve ? or am i best to just take it to dive shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones228 Posted December 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 These are generally simple to fix, any scuba shop could do it. If it has any air left in it stick it in a sink of water and look for the bubbles. When I know this I will be able to tell you how to fix it, or if it has to go to the shop. Generally they are simple problems to fix, and the usual problems are one of 3 o rings, most commonly the neck o ring or the seat / slug itself. None of these are expensive or difficult to fix. I have done many hundred of these for scuba divers over the years, and more recently for air gunners. Happy to advise. i filled it at our local gun shop and it just ****** out air till empty. he couldnt fix it as he said he cannot secure parts for it. *** lol. thehit nylon white pin in the valve is stuck me thinks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 (edited) The valves arn't that cheap, can't remember how much though. As you are dealing with compressed air its best to have it checked out correctly. When a bottle goes bang (in the worst case) its not a pretty sight. Edited December 19, 2010 by BerettaSV10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoTshoT-16 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 take it to a dive center and they should be able to help you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIVERD Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 You can change the valve if you like, but it could be as simple as a neck o ring, and 10p fixes that. I never used to charge for that, it takes seconds. The valves are simple units, and a leak is generally just one of the orings worn or perished or the slug/seal. It is rarely anything serious as the soft plastic and rubber bits tend to go long before the chrome plated brass does. Like i said, stick it in the sink and if it bubbles from the neck it is a matter of seconds to change. if it is anyplace else, pop me a pm and i will advise on costs for fix, and if it is possible at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcam Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 I'll go with the flow on this one.Go to a diving shop as It might only be a thing like a simple O-Ring seal Thats went.(Hope this is just the case).Jim.{Night Owl}. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will8371 Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 a new valve will set you back 34 quid if you send it to bsa to fix. you can pick up one off ebay for 17 sometimes, but i think its worth the peace of mind to get bsa to sort it properly. dive shop idea is probably the best for diagnosing problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanl50 Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 BSA fixed mine for nothing and it was out of guarantee, I phoned them told them the truth that I had tripped base over apex and the chap said ship it back I paid the postage job done for nothing, ring them, its worth it anyway your dealing with very high pressure at least if BSA fix it you will know its right! Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollysp2 Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 BSA fixed mine for nothing and it was out of guarantee, I phoned them told them the truth that I had tripped base over apex and the chap said ship it back I paid the postage job done for nothing, ring them, its worth it anyway your dealing with very high pressure at least if BSA fix it you will know its right! Alan As above phone bsa, state your problem pop it in the post and within 2-4 days it will be back F.O.C. A very good company to deal with don't bother with a dive shop as it ain't a dive bottle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones228 Posted December 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 its a rounded bottom bottle so its not gonna be fixed as its steel. oh well nm, ill just purchase a new ali one for 80 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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