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Peter MJ · 07-15-2005, 02:43 PM

Hi,

I recently bought a Super Soaker Monster XL from eBay (German supplier, I live in Holland). The monster is a bit scratched so I'm going to restore it a bit to its original state, as certain parts are quite discolored. I think the original owner left it in the sun a bit too long.

My question is this: I tested the Soaker and after every shot I noticed that quite a bit of water stayed in the barrel after firing the gun and then leaks out of it (on the front side). Both in long or short bursts this is a problem. I do not know if this is a problem that is common to long-barrelled soakers (I also have a Super Soaker CPS2500 that I bought new that also leaks from the nozzle after firing) or if it is a problem with my Soakers. The Monster leaks quite a lot when compared to the CPS2500. Most Soakers leak a bit but these gun do more than I am used to. Pumping and firing the Monster both show no signs of trouble. After the water has been removed from the barrel (by keeping it upside down) it does not leak anymore even if the firing chambers are pressurized. If anyone has a comment about this or solution please let me know. Any tips on taking the Monster apart are also appreciated.

NiborDude · 07-15-2005, 02:57 PM

My Monster XL has the same problem. Water stays inside of the nozzle after the shot. I think this is very common. If you want to check it out, open up your MXL and check it for any leaks. As far as I know, there isn't anything you can do about it.

Ben · 07-15-2005, 03:26 PM

Welcome to Super Soaker Central Peter MJ!

iSoaker.com has Monster XL internals, but sadly no instructions on opening a Monster XL.

I would be a little more helpful, but I do not know too much about this problem. I've had similar problems in long-nozzled homemade tests myself.

Wild Boys · 07-15-2005, 03:34 PM

Yup, this is normal. The important label sticker on my Monster XL proves this.

Peter MJ · 07-15-2005, 04:45 PM

Thanks for the replies!

My Monster is missing the sticker you posted. I guess I will have to be a bit careful when opening it. I hope they didn't glue too much of it. As far as I can tell from the pictures at iSoaker.com, the internals are pretty straightforward. Fortunately I won't have to remove that many parts as the damage is mostly limited to the outside parts.

Wild Boys · 07-15-2005, 05:09 PM

Good luck with the opening. When you are opening a Monster XL just make sure you don't loose the screws. Its got so many of them.

Oh, by the way, forgot to say, welcome to SSCentral!

jam · 06-24-2006, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter MJ

Hi,

I recently bought a Super Soaker Monster XL from eBay (German supplier, I live in Holland). The monster is a bit scratched so I'm going to restore it a bit to its original state, as certain parts are quite discolored. I think the original owner left it in the sun a bit too long.

My question is this: I tested the Soaker and after every shot I noticed that quite a bit of water stayed in the barrel after firing the gun and then leaks out of it (on the front side). Both in long or short bursts this is a problem. I do not know if this is a problem that is common to long-barrelled soakers (I also have a Super Soaker CPS2500 that I bought new that also leaks from the nozzle after firing) or if it is a problem with my Soakers. The Monster leaks quite a lot when compared to the CPS2500. Most Soakers leak a bit but these gun do more than I am used to. Pumping and firing the Monster both show no signs of trouble. After the water has been removed from the barrel (by keeping it upside down) it does not leak anymore even if the firing chambers are pressurized. If anyone has a comment about this or solution please let me know. Any tips on taking the Monster apart are also appreciated.

how much for the monster xl and is it good to use in water fights

Ben · 06-24-2006, 10:27 AM

I don't want to sound rude, but this is the second time that you've posted in an old thread asking how much a water gun is. Peter MJ still is relatively active though, but he was not offering his Monster XL for sale.

Do not ask people how much for something if it is not for sale! If anything here was rude, that's it.

07-15-2005, 02:57 PM	#2
NiborDude Retired Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ridgewood, NJ Posts: 682 UserID: 131	My Monster XL has the same problem. Water stays inside of the nozzle after the shot. I think this is very common. If you want to check it out, open up your MXL and check it for any leaks. As far as I know, there isn't anything you can do about it. __________________ <span style='color:EEF2F7'>Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes! -Leonardo Da Vinci

07-15-2005, 03:26 PM	#3
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,054 UserID: 1	Welcome to Super Soaker Central Peter MJ! iSoaker.com has Monster XL internals, but sadly no instructions on opening a Monster XL. I would be a little more helpful, but I do not know too much about this problem. I've had similar problems in long-nozzled homemade tests myself. __________________ email: / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

06-24-2006, 10:27 AM	#8
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,054 UserID: 1	I don't want to sound rude, but this is the second time that you've posted in an old thread asking how much a water gun is. Peter MJ still is relatively active though, but he was not offering his Monster XL for sale. Do not ask people how much for something if it is not for sale! If anything here was rude, that's it. __________________ email: / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

07-15-2005, 02:43 PM	#1
Peter MJ Old man with a gun Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 19 UserID: 445	Hi, I recently bought a Super Soaker Monster XL from eBay (German supplier, I live in Holland). The monster is a bit scratched so I'm going to restore it a bit to its original state, as certain parts are quite discolored. I think the original owner left it in the sun a bit too long. My question is this: I tested the Soaker and after every shot I noticed that quite a bit of water stayed in the barrel after firing the gun and then leaks out of it (on the front side). Both in long or short bursts this is a problem. I do not know if this is a problem that is common to long-barrelled soakers (I also have a Super Soaker CPS2500 that I bought new that also leaks from the nozzle after firing) or if it is a problem with my Soakers. The Monster leaks quite a lot when compared to the CPS2500. Most Soakers leak a bit but these gun do more than I am used to. Pumping and firing the Monster both show no signs of trouble. After the water has been removed from the barrel (by keeping it upside down) it does not leak anymore even if the firing chambers are pressurized. If anyone has a comment about this or solution please let me know. Any tips on taking the Monster apart are also appreciated.

07-15-2005, 04:45 PM	#5
Peter MJ Old man with a gun Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 19 UserID: 445	Thanks for the replies! My Monster is missing the sticker you posted. I guess I will have to be a bit careful when opening it. I hope they didn't glue too much of it. As far as I can tell from the pictures at iSoaker.com, the internals are pretty straightforward. Fortunately I won't have to remove that many parts as the damage is mostly limited to the outside parts.

07-15-2005, 05:09 PM	#6
Wild Boys ... Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 256 UserID: 346	Good luck with the opening. When you are opening a Monster XL just make sure you don't loose the screws. Its got so many of them. Oh, by the way, forgot to say, welcome to SSCentral!

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