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Regulator swapping. Reg switch

#1 User is offline   Tai28 

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Posted 07 February 2013 - 10:55 PM

Hey, I currently own a 800psi output 48/4500 empire tank. The gun im getting requires 550psi, so I am going to get an adjustable ninja reg. im concerned about taking off the reg and installin the new one, Should I hand screw the new one in? Can I use teflon tape or blue loctite on the threads before I screw it in? Is it safe to switch those regs? Thanks.

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Posted 07 February 2013 - 11:00 PM

Yes, it is safe to swap regs. I'd use loctite at the least when you do swap them. What's the gun you're getting?
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 12:00 AM

Heh, yeah, getting the rogue. Ok. Thanks andrew

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Posted 08 February 2013 - 07:50 AM

Most guys don't use lock rite after hydro so make sure you use medium or light if you do use it.

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Posted 08 February 2013 - 11:13 PM

My tank doesnt need hydro, just switching the reg..

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Posted 09 February 2013 - 12:09 AM

also another question, Is it safe to remove all shims from the standard ninja reg? and what pressure output will it give?

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Posted 09 February 2013 - 08:01 AM

View PostTai28, on 09 February 2013 - 12:09 AM, said:

also another question, Is it safe to remove all shims from the standard ninja reg? and what pressure output will it give?

To be honest, for questions like that, it's probably best to call up a professional over at Ninja.
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Posted 09 February 2013 - 11:14 AM

I believe that taking out all the shims wil set it to low pressure,but as for the reg swap,it's probably best to call up ninja.Just make sure your tank is fully emptied before you take off the bonnet,or it will shoot off like a bullet.

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Posted 09 February 2013 - 11:23 AM

Sometimes those regs are a pain to get off. When I swapped mine I had to clamp the fill nipple in a vice and use a band wrench because some companies use aggressive locitite. Also be very clean and have a clean work environment, you don't want anything getting into that tank when the regs off and don't use any rags etc. to clean the threads out, just install.

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Posted 09 February 2013 - 12:25 PM

Ok but loctite can be put onto the threads?

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Posted 09 February 2013 - 12:28 PM

Yes but I do not recommend it.

Removing all the shims would get you to 450 to 550 psi.

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Posted 09 February 2013 - 12:30 PM

Is it bad to use loctite on the threads of the reg?

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Posted 09 February 2013 - 12:33 PM

Yes because if you ever need to get back in there it will be a pain to take off.


Are you scared the bonnet will fly off, or are you talking about the threads that attach to the bottle?

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Posted 09 February 2013 - 12:36 PM

The threads that attach to the bottle, not the bonnet threads.

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Posted 09 February 2013 - 12:38 PM

You can but I find it unnecessary. There is a 90% chance they will stay on, the 10% is when you cross thread your bonnet to your asa and the almost NEVER happens.

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Posted 09 February 2013 - 12:39 PM

Ugh, I mean do I need to put loctite on the regulator threads that go directly into the bottle when swapping.

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Posted 09 February 2013 - 12:43 PM

It is optional.

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Posted 09 February 2013 - 12:48 PM

Ok.

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Posted 09 February 2013 - 01:56 PM

Also whats the best method of draining all the air from the tank?

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