Shocker solenoid
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Can't speak for the new style Shocker, but if you have an older shocker (which I take it you do, as there is no new style "Shocker Sport), it's my understanding that the solenoid actually isn't anything like the Impulse. It's actually a dual solenoid system. I don't actually own one, but with every other solenoid-powered marker I've ever used, as long as the marker is powered (i.e., turned on), there is an audible "click" when you pull the trigger. Like I said though, I've never owned one. I know how you can take the mystery out of it though. I'll break it down.
Step one: Go find your air/nitrogen tank
Step two: Either attach the tank to an ASA and run a hose from the ASA to the marker, or if it's an adjustable tank, run a hose from the tank's output port to the marker.
Step three: Insert battery(ies) into the marker, and turn it on.
Step four: Pull the trigger.
Does the marker fire gas? If so, your solenoid is working. Does it do nothing, or leak significantly? If so, your solenoid is not working.
Step one: Go find your air/nitrogen tank
Step two: Either attach the tank to an ASA and run a hose from the ASA to the marker, or if it's an adjustable tank, run a hose from the tank's output port to the marker.
Step three: Insert battery(ies) into the marker, and turn it on.
Step four: Pull the trigger.
Does the marker fire gas? If so, your solenoid is working. Does it do nothing, or leak significantly? If so, your solenoid is not working.
Dude, did you read the first post at all?!? It's not really my business, or anything I should probably even comment on, but dear God! He said pretty bluntly that his SOLENOID wasn't clicking, and that he was using a DEGASSED shocker sport. Use yer eyes.
thx for the input dr
his shocker should be clicking as i received my shocker sport this morning and it clicks degassed,
but we'll gas it up an try it anyway, you never know.
his shocker should be clicking as i received my shocker sport this morning and it clicks degassed,
but we'll gas it up an try it anyway, you never know.
Old shockers (pre the new 03 smart parts ones) should click when fired, even if there is no gas. In fact, both solenoids click - one very slightly after the other (fire solenoid then bolt solenoid). So if it doesn't then there is definatly a problem.
Tom
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Check the battery as well, chap. It's been known for Shocker solenoids to go all quiet and sulky if they're not fed enough juice. I've played two tournaments back to back with a silent Shocker and experienced no ill effects, apart from the usual ones that make this gun so special in al our hearts. 
But seriously, at least three Shocker owners on my team back in 2000 had un-clicky solenoids and the first point of action was to check the battery before stripping and cleaning the solenoids. Check the long hole in the body, the one where you can attach your gas input from either the front or back of the gun. If there isn't a filter there, chances are she's accumalated a fair amount of grit and lube over the years and may need cleaning. Good luck!
But seriously, at least three Shocker owners on my team back in 2000 had un-clicky solenoids and the first point of action was to check the battery before stripping and cleaning the solenoids. Check the long hole in the body, the one where you can attach your gas input from either the front or back of the gun. If there isn't a filter there, chances are she's accumalated a fair amount of grit and lube over the years and may need cleaning. Good luck!