Removing macro line BT4 Combat

[CameronS]

Hello, I cannot for the life of me remove this macro line, as it's practically 'stuck' in.
So could somebody advise me on how to remove it and what I need to do to re- install another macro line.

 

[BOD]

That's not macro line, it's a braided hose and just unscrews each end.

 

[Tom]

Use a spanner on the 'nut' fittings to unscrew. They will be a little tight - too tight to unscrew with you bare hand, but will come away with ease by spanner.

Note the white stuff on the threads, it's a thread locker/sealant.
Clean it away from all of the threads when you have removed the fittings. If you are replacing with new fittings they will probably be pre-treated but if the threads are bare or you are refitting the same parts then add either some loctite thread lock/sealant or ptfe tape.
If you use loctite then there is no need for high strength - 242 or 222 will do. If you use a high strength then you will find it hard to remove again and will have to heat to break the seal.

 

[CameronS]

What fittings should I use ?

 

[Tom]

Braided line is complete, you just need the appropriate length.
Macro line requires fittings and they are typically straight or 90 degrees.
Contact any paintball shop for a length of macro line and a pair of fittings.

Lips do a couple of packs:
Two lengths of macro line, and 3 fittings
http://www.lips-paintball.com/acatalog/Macroline-Kits-60.html#.Usn-hXggG0c

Or their 'air system survival kit' which has a variety of air fittings as a spares kit

 

[Tom]

Or if you mean which fittings to undo, then in your picture put the spanner on the nut at either end of the braided line and hold the black parts (ASA at the bottom of your picture, 'power tube' at the top of your picture)

With the braided line you do not dismantle the line itself

 

[CameronS]

Do you know where I can get a longer length of braided line ?

 

[Tom]

Any paint retailer probably, rap4uk list a few lengths
http://www.rap4uk.com/Paintball-Air-Line-UK-s/1504.htm