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General water gun discussion.
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MrGarabaldi
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Hi Y"all

Post by MrGarabaldi » Fri Jun 17, 2011 1:16 am

I used to play in the water wars back in the mid 90's and I drug out my CPS 2000 and discovered that it is nonfunctional. I would like to repair it so I can use it again. I have my 8 year old son wanting to match up the latest offerings against my 2000. I have to prove that old age and treachery will overcome youth and energy

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Post by strato_2r5 » Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:49 am

Welcome to SSCentral!

For us to know what the problem is, it's best if you open it up, take some pictures, and post them in the repairs section. Good luck repairing it, that's a very valuable soaker.
Sorry if I'm not active much, busy on another forum and another project non-soaker related.

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Post by atvan » Fri Jun 17, 2011 1:47 pm

Welcome.

At your son, lol. You could just stand still. Your range will be double his! Don't tell him that though.

Before you open the gun up, tell us what seems to be wrong with it, and then you can evaluate how difficult the repair will be. Post in the repair section, and you will likely have several experienced repairers ready to help within a day.

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Post by MrGarabaldi » Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:08 pm

Thanks y'all ;

I will post pics tonight, I think the one way valve is inop. I opened it up and added water, nothing moved except the handle. No water was drawn out of the tank. I am using my droid to reply so the message is shortened.

I thank you for your time and patience.

Bob

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Post by MrGarabaldi » Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:21 am

I took a picture of the soaker, my apologies for the delay in posting. Work and cubscouts had to take priority. Here is the pic of the soaker on my work bench.

I thank you for your time.

Bob
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Post by atvan » Wed Jul 20, 2011 2:16 am

If you think the check valve is the problem, please take a picture of that. It is towards the back of the gun.

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Post by zeda.beta » Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:11 am

I don't see anything wrong with the pressure chamber, so I'm going to go out on a limb and say that you have an o-ring that slipped out of place. No suction from the pump means no water is drawn into it. Try looking into the space between the pump and the outer wall to see if the o-ring is in place or if it is tilted or missing.

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Post by atvan » Thu Jul 21, 2011 1:21 pm

That would make sense too. Check the o-ring on the pump.

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