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AEG, electric, Spring, to be armed, HPA, compressed air

Lower or irregular power

The chronograph shows a lower speed than before, or very variable from one shot to another.

Verifications
5
Until
Dismantling
Tools
4

Symptoms

  • Lower measured speed than at purchase or last measurement
  • Large difference between the lowest shot and the strongest shot in a series
  • "Dow" shooting noise, less dry

Causes

Most common to rare.

  1. Dry or worn piston head (definition) jointCommon
  2. Nozzle (definition), cylinder head (definition) or cocking leakCommon
  3. Weary spring (definition), often compressed for a long timePossible
  4. HPA (definition): regulator pressure too low or unstablePossible

Verifications

0/5

In the order: we start with what does not require anything to disassemble. Check as you go, the list is kept in this browser.

  1. Same balls, loose hop-up (definition). Note the average and the difference: beyond about 5% between the lowest and the strongest, compression is no longer regular.

    Simple toolsTools: Chronograph

  2. A bad fuck on the nozzle leaves the air running away. Demonstrate the hop-up and check that its back lip is intact.

    Simple toolsTools: Precision screwdriver

  3. Gearbox open: finger on the nozzle exit, push the plunger. It must resist and then move very slowly. If it runs, look for the leak: piston joint (definition), cylinder (definition) head, nozzle joint.

    DismantlingTools: Precision screwdriver, Silicone oil

  4. A thin layer of silicone fat is enough. A flattened or split joint is replaced.

    DismantlingTools: Gearbox fat

  5. A recompression can give more than before: the measure to the chronograph says if the replica still respects the limit of the terrain.

    Simple toolsTools: Chronograph

Stop

Stop and hand over the reply to a technician if:

  • The power exceeds the limit after repair: do not play until you have brought it back into the rules
  • The leak comes from the Gearbox cylinder or hull