COOK13 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) Basically iv been given this thoeben rapid and a divers tank, but with no filling adaptor or hose for the tank. Can anybody help me out with showing me what I need ? Thanks in advance it won't let me post any pics on my phone but it's the type with a removable compressed air tank at the front of the gun like this one http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/218940-theoben-theoben-rapid-7-with-24-barrel-22/ Sorry I don't have any model number etc, Iv been given it with no information at all so pardon my ignorance Edited February 18, 2016 by COOK13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Ain't got a clue but if you've been given a Rapid then your a lucky so and so lol. Enjoy!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COOK13 Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Yeah well it was a gift from a family member and it belonged to their dad who sadly passed away and he wanted nothing to do with it, suppose you could call me lucky in a weird kind of way hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Mate had one when they first came out he bloody loved it. I'd love one on FAC but funds won't allow 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Unscrew it 1 full turn to 1 and a half or so you can see about a 1 1/2 mm gap where bottle screws on then just cock n fire till it goes flat if after about 10 shots it's still sounds healthy give it another half turn it should Then just screw it on to bottle Don't know if this makes any sense to you but this is what mate of mine says to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) Look on 'Best fittings' site. you want an A clamp and A clamp block + hose etc. Speak to them and they will advise. Make sure bottle pressure is fully emptied by dry firing the gun before trying to unscrew buddy bottle. I fitted a quick fill to mine, saves having to take buddy bottle off to fill and also gives you a pressure gauge on the gun. What area are you in, it would be advisable for someone who knows showing you the procedure as the pressure involved is not to be messed with. Edited February 18, 2016 by Good shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladerunnertoo Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Unscrew it 1 full turn to 1 and a half or so you can see about a 1 1/2 mm gap where bottle screws on then just cock n fire till it goes flat if after about 10 shots it's still sounds healthy give it another half turn it should Then just screw it on to bottle Don't know if this makes any sense to you but this is what mate of mine says to do. yep thats more or less the idea, unscrew the bottle off the gun (may need to dry fire a couple of times) just to loosen things up, the screw the (gun bottle) on to the dive bottle (if it has the fitting) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladerunnertoo Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MDE-DIN-PCP-Air-Gun-Rifle-CHARGER-Filling-Charging-Adaptor-Hose-Gauge-NEW-/331158158549?hash=item4d1a907cd5:g:wL4AAOxycD9TTs-I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I just screw mine straight into the bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladerunnertoo Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I just screw mine straight into the bottle. In the interest of health n safety,, NO you dont, you maybe dont have a whip but you do have the gauge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COOK13 Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I know how to fill them up iv had quite a few pcp rifles before iv just never came across a thoeben before and iv always used a stirrup pump instead of a bottle so had no idea what fitting I needed for the bottle. Looks like a 1/4 inch thread. Thanks 'bladerunner2' that's exactly what I was looking for just wasn't sure where to get it, thanks for the replies guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Christ on a bike COOK13 - don't suppose you fancy picking 6 numbers from 1-59 for me??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 In the interest of health n safety,, NO you dont, you maybe dont have a whip but you do have the gauge Yes, it's got a gauge and bleed but no whip. Are there two types for Theoben bottles? I thought the whips are for PCPs with a fixed air reservoir? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladerunnertoo Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Yes, it's got a gauge and bleed but no whip. Are there two types for Theoben bottles? I thought the whips are for PCPs with a fixed air reservoir? My apologizes for any confusion mick, my comment was for any complete novice, i didnt want someone screwing a rapid bottle into a dive bottle (if it is possible to do) with no gauge an blowing them-selfs up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) Well, even if you could, I think TP on my bottle is 350bar and the burst pressure is much higher, dive bottle is at 300bar so the worst that would happen is the pressure would equalise at around 300bar. Unscrewing it might be interesting as at some point the threads would strip and the bottle would be launched like a missile. I've done this myself with a gauge and nitrogen gas when we were doing pre-commissioning checks on the LOGGS platform. Twas ever so exciting and I'm glad I didn't have my head over it at the time. I gather buddy bottles don't tend to burst but split like a banana, don't know how true that is though. Let's not try and find out though. Edited February 20, 2016 by mick miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.