I've had my first mod mess up , I thought I was cutting out the pressure safety valve on an arctic shock, and sent a spring flying. I figure this was the main pressure making part of the valve, right?
Well, anyway
I went to Big Lots and saw some knock off super soaker looking guns in bags. A few looked like some of the older CPS guns, and wanted to know if anyone had torn into them yet. I figure they may be a new source, if Big Lots carries the same stuff nationwide.
D'oh Arctic Shock
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Re: D'oh Arctic Shock
Welcome to Super Soaker Central.
You may have cut out the pressure release valve after all, since it should use a spring inside. However, that spring is probably pretty small and well-encased, so it's unlikely that it would pop out. If you think you cut out the wrong valve, try to post a picture online.
A shot of the knock-offs at Big Lots may help, too...a cell phone camera should do the trick if you have one.
You may have cut out the pressure release valve after all, since it should use a spring inside. However, that spring is probably pretty small and well-encased, so it's unlikely that it would pop out. If you think you cut out the wrong valve, try to post a picture online.
A shot of the knock-offs at Big Lots may help, too...a cell phone camera should do the trick if you have one.
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Re: D'oh Arctic Shock
A general tip with knock-off guns - look at the nozzle. Most of the time it will be very small, because the gun's just a pressurised reservoir type. If the nozzle is large, you may be on to something decent.
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Arsenal:
Super Soaker: XP215, 2xXP220, Liquidator, Aquashock Secret Strike M(odded), Arctic Blast M, CPS1200, CPS2100, SC Power Pak, 3l aquapack, 1.5l aquapack
Water Warriors: Jet, Sting Ray M, Shark, Argon M, Tiger Shark, PulseMaster
Others: Waterbolt, The Blaster, Storm 500, Shield Blaster 2000, generic PR gun, generic backpack piston pumper (broken), 3l garden sprayer M, 10l water carrier:
Arsenal:
Super Soaker: XP215, 2xXP220, Liquidator, Aquashock Secret Strike M(odded), Arctic Blast M, CPS1200, CPS2100, SC Power Pak, 3l aquapack, 1.5l aquapack
Water Warriors: Jet, Sting Ray M, Shark, Argon M, Tiger Shark, PulseMaster
Others: Waterbolt, The Blaster, Storm 500, Shield Blaster 2000, generic PR gun, generic backpack piston pumper (broken), 3l garden sprayer M, 10l water carrier:
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Re: D'oh Arctic Shock
I'll take a look at the nozzle on the knock offs, Some of them look like they are made of several pieces, hopefully a good bet that there is a pressure chamber.
As for the Arctic Shock, I cut it like it was a "type A" valve, the spring was against a rubber stopper, but the hoses go in and out differently. I'll post a picture when I can. If I can seal it and make it work, that's great.
As for the Arctic Shock, I cut it like it was a "type A" valve, the spring was against a rubber stopper, but the hoses go in and out differently. I'll post a picture when I can. If I can seal it and make it work, that's great.