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legal to use regulators

Swampthing

AKA-DAVE
Jul 28, 2008
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If we start jumping up and down on this subject where will it end? Pi marked macro line, elbows, in-line regs, LPRs, solenoids, rams/bolts?
I would hope it would end with manufacturers giving us regulators with appropreate certification. We dont accept the use of DOT or TC tanks but seem more than happy to use any regulator, the regulator is the vital saftey component in any paintball air system.

I have had a scan through some PED specifications, it appears that hoses and conections are classed differently so no, I doubt it will end with PI marked macro line etc.
 
I would hope it would end with manufacturers giving us regulators with appropreate certification. We dont accept the use of DOT or TC tanks but seem more than happy to use any regulator, the regulator is the vital saftey component in any paintball air system.

I have had a scan through some PED specifications, it appears that hoses and conections are classed differently so no, I doubt it will end with PI marked macro line etc.

It would end with paintball guns needing every component that holds pressure to be certified.
Which would mean markers cost twice as much and there would be no such thing as aftermarket upgrades.

Interestingly a lot of people are even now using macroline thats not rated to their working pressure. People have been seriously injured by inadequate macro fittings.
But its mainly made for other industries so we just have to be vigilant.

Its the same with firemode legality.
Right now there is no law on whats legal. If there was, what we call semi auto wouldnt be classed as semi auto and probably wouldnt be legal.


Trying to clarify the facts is not always a good idea.
Its not always possible to legislate against bad luck. Or poor judgement.
 

Swampthing

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Jul 28, 2008
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onasilverbike : Im not scaremongering,

John C : I'm asking a question because I think its a valid one, Im simply trying to take a responsable attitude to air saftey as we all should if we own and operate an air system.

Guys your points are noted, I started this thread simply to find out the facts.
 
It is commendable to be responsible but taking that to the extreme could mean our sport is tied up in so much red tape it grinds to a halt.


All I can say to settle your fears is that there are people working with the authorities behind the scenes like Steve Bull, who know what they are doing and have our interests at heart.
Its because of the efforts of people like Steve over the past decades that we are seen as a bunch of sensible people, capable of policing ourselves in matters of safety.