MM Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 right, so im now well on the road to a PCP. bike has just sold, cash tommorow, my stingray might be gone this week as well. i have my new rifle sorted (getting dropped on friday) and ive been scouting for a bottle (not as expensive as i thought). Now, the issue is this, i dont know which fitting i need for the bottle. not sure which typ to order as i cant remeber which one fits the Raider. would really appreciate your help on this guys, as i want to be out next week with a new gun, and a leakfree bottle. much love and thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 best to go with a din fitting mate but you have to get what suits your decant.the bottle should come with a small fitting that converts it to a clamp.personally i use din and have no probs. the decant may have a flexible hose and fitting which then converts to your rifles fill probe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 was looking at one on fleabay, and it has the bottle valve on it, but not the filling fitting. so you reckon go with the DIN sounds like a plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 not sure what you mean mate, have you any pics?. you need a decant with a flexible hose. at the end of the hose ,different attachments screw in to fill different guns. if you go din you need a cylinder with din fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 aarrggghh,, its all DINS ACLAMPS AND VALVES so, i thinks its best you tell me what i need to get. theres nowt like buying something without knowing how to use it i know how to charge the gun, and how to work the bottle valves, but i just cant get to grips with all the terminology yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 as i dont want to give you the wrong advice or have crossed wires regarding what you need i think it`s best to ask a gunshop? with the webley raider you will get a fill probe. the decant should have a micro bore hose/ flexi with a fitting on it. the fill probe should screw directly into it. as for din or a clamp it`s up to you but i think din is easier to work with and get filled. where are you getting your bottle from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 had a nose around fleabay, and they seem cheap enough. as soo as i get one and the right fittings, regardless of what it says, im getting it tested for safteys sake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldo Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Din is FAR superior to A-Clamp. We have used both for diving and have witnessed several blown o-rings with A-Clamp and none with Din. I know that you won't need to trust your life to either when decanting (a blown o-ring at 50M isn't funny ) but as the decanting whip that you buy to fill your gun comes in din or A-Clamp then if you chose the right one to start (one end matches your gun and the other will be either Din or A-Clamp) then you're less likely to have problems with it in the future. The other thing to consider is the size of the tank (I would go for at least 12L) and the fill pressure (232 bar is cheaper but 300 bar gets you more fills in the gun before the pressure drops too low to be useful) If where ever you will go to have the tank filled can only fill to 232 bar then there's no point in getting a 300 bar. Finally .. If you get a tank off ebay (or anywhere else that you can't check the test date) then be prepared to get a tank that doesn't have much test date left (lots of divers I know bought a mail order tank only to find that they would have to send it in for a re-test in 12 months time .. or less!) It's a way that certain shops have of getting rid of tanks that they've had in stock for a while and the test date starts before they buy it (NOT when you do) Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 very usefull that, cheers Aldo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldo Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 You're more than welcome mate very usefull that, cheers Aldo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me and my lad Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 most valves have an insert in them so you can have either din or a clamp. have a look for a 7litre ally, not bad size and they are nice and light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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