New LP Reo Grand leaking around RM4

[SteamStack]

Rob perhaps a video on this might be an idea, I don't understand the whole concept, maybe you we can get Russ to do a quick video.

Russ you da man!

A pic would be fine.. o ly need to worry if your nipple is leaking. If it is you would have juice all under the delrin and on your battery and contact pin.

Its either is leaks or it dont. One would notice right away. I don't think it's something thst happends down the road.

 

[pwheeler]

I noticed something when I tore mine down at lunch. The nipple wasn't terribly tight and it seems that the plastic sleeve on the firing pin was pinched in between. When I put it back together, I was careful to not trap it and got the pin tight. I've been using it all afternoon at work and nary a leak. Might be something to look out for.

 

[cdmcfud]

Rob sells 2 types of washers for atties, I went with the largest and it solved my problem.

 

[ed101z]

I noticed something when I tore mine down at lunch. The nipple wasn't terribly tight and it seems that the plastic sleeve on the firing pin was pinched in between. When I put it back together, I was careful to not trap it and got the pin tight. I've been using it all afternoon at work and nary a leak. Might be something to look out for.

On the Woodvils, Rob uses a toothpick to dab a little bit of Liquid Teflon ($2.50 at Lowes) on the threads before screwing the Nipple on. He does it to eliminate leaks on the wood. But you can do this technique on the metal Grand as well. I did it, and it works great. A little bit at the beginning of the threads is all you need.

 

[pwheeler]

On the Woodvils, Rob uses a toothpick to dab a little bit of Liquid Teflon ($2.50 at Lowes) on the threads before screwing the Nipple on. He does it to eliminate leaks on the wood. But you can do this technique on the metal Grand as well. I did it, and it works great. A little bit at the beginning of the threads is all you need.

Thanks, I'll look for it next time I go there!

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

Any leaking, Paul? Been 4.5 hours.

 

[SteamStack]

On the Woodvils, Rob uses a toothpick to dab a little bit of Liquid Teflon ($2.50 at Lowes) on the threads before screwing the Nipple on. He does it to eliminate leaks on the wood. But you can do this technique on the metal Grand as well. I did it, and it works great. A little bit at the beginning of the threads is all you need.

Wow something I did not know.. good to know if I ever need to remove.. doubt that would ever happen on a Woodvil though.. but I guess it one needed to loosen the nipple to clean the contact plate.

 

[gpjoe]

Would someone mind detailing the teflon tape thing?...or is there a video?

 

[pwheeler]

Any leaking, Paul? Been 4.5 hours.

It's now been 19 hours and not a drop has leaked. Seems to have fixed the problem!

 

[redeyedancer]

Would someone mind detailing the teflon tape thing?...or is there a video?

I will do a video later today for those that are interested

 

[kkiet]

I will do a video later today for those that are interested

Great, would love to see it.

 

[M4rtin]

I will do a video later today for those that are interested

Yes please!!

 

[ed101z]

I will do a video later today for those that are interested

Rob, I apologize for causing you to do a video.

 

[redeyedancer]

Rob, I apologize for causing you to do a video.

I don't mind at all . If it helps people I am happy to do videos all day

 

[redeyedancer]

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

Ah, yes - tweezehs to help with the positive contact. C'mon, who doesn't love that accent?

 

[gpjoe]

I will do a video later today for those that are interested

You are awesome.

 

[gpjoe]

OK, I don't like loose ends:

I didn't bother with an O-ring - just tightened my atty good and snug and no more leaking.

Thanks to all who responded.

 

[CMD-Ky]

Rob perhaps a video on this might be an idea, I don't understand the whole concept, maybe you we can get Russ to do a quick video.

Russ you da man!

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[CMD-Ky]

"...simple as pie..." It certainly is - after watching an expert do it.

Thanks