EVOL Does BETH have a sick regulator

[Airgun-hobbyist]

Agreed with the above. Just simply not enough spring for the reg setting. That explains the ES. Now the real question to see is about the first shot.

Yes, this is not normal behavior for the Evol's. That's why I'm thinking it needs a good stripping and cleaning.

 

[mr007s]

Many replies suggest that my reg should be adjusted, and deep down I believe it needs adjusting.
I am kind of tentative about it but am considering the job.
I just sold a Cricket on AGN and have the funds for the tools, I was going to use it for beer and cigars.
I have been watching excellent vids on tare down and assembly and I understand what to do.
Question on adjusting the reg. The vid I watched showed which direction to turn the screw and suggested to make SMALL adjustments but did not finish off on how to tell what my setting lands on. Is it a case of fill with air, check gage, repete process or is there a formula on psi per 1/8" turn? Say, going from 2250 to 1950, got a guess on getting it right on first try?

 

[ctshooter]

The vid I watched showed which direction to turn the screw and suggested to make SMALL adjustments but did not finish off on how to tell what my setting lands on. Is it a case of fill with air, check gage, repete process or is there a formula on psi per 1/8" turn? Say, going from 2250 to 1950, got a guess on getting it right on first try?

In order to go down in pressure you want to turn the reg adjustment clockwise. I recommend you take a Sharpie and make a mark on the reg and the adjuster before you change any setting. This will give you a baseline to return to if needed. To go down ~300psi I would adjust the reg approx 3 hours worth of turn (90 degrees) and then test the fill.

 

[mr007s]

In order to go down in pressure you want to turn the reg adjustment clockwise. I recommend you take a Sharpie and make a mark on the reg and the adjuster before you change any setting. This will give you a baseline to return to if needed. To go down ~300psi I would adjust the reg approx 3 hours worth of turn (90 degrees) and then test the fill.

by test the fill do you mean just fill the reservoir and check the gage or assemble the entire gun?

 

[ctshooter]

by test the fill do you mean just fill the reservoir and check the gage or assemble the entire gun?

Fill the resevoir and check reg pressure before you assemble the whole thing. That will save time if you need to adjust things a bit more.
Also - if it isn't obvious from the vids you watched - it's important to make sure the front of the air tube is aligned properly so that the barrel goes back in and the bottom rail is lined up with screw hole.

 

[Woogie_man]

Tuning a regulator is the reason why I bought am external regulator. You can adjust the regulator and see how the rifle reacts. Then you are able to set the rifle regulator to match. Makes adjusting the pressure on the fly much easier.

Set the rifle regulator higher than you expect, then set the external lower and work up to the gun regulator. Much easier, quicker, and waste less air.

 

[mr007s]

Tuning a regulator is the reason why I bought am external regulator. You can adjust the regulator and see how the rifle reacts. Then you are able to set the rifle regulator to match. Makes adjusting the pressure on the fly much easier.

Set the rifle regulator higher than you expect, then set the external lower and work up to the gun regulator. Much easier, quicker, and waste less air.

can you post a link for the external reg? I would like to take a look at that.

 

[pan60]

Tuning a regulator is the reason why I bought am external regulator. You can adjust the regulator and see how the rifle reacts. Then you are able to set the rifle regulator to match. Makes adjusting the pressure on the fly much easier.

Set the rifle regulator higher than you expect, then set the external lower and work up to the gun regulator. Much easier, quicker, and waste less air.

have those made it to market yet? i have not seen them asvertized at AoA

 

[ctshooter]

have those made it to market yet? i have not seen them asvertized at AoA

I think he's just talking about an external tethering regulator.

 

[Woogie_man]

can you post a link for the external reg? I would like to take a look at that.

When I get home I can get a picture up. Think of it like a welding regulator.... inline between the tank and rifle

 

[Woogie_man]

I think he's just talking about an external tethering regulator.

Correct a separate regulator. Not sure if the new externally adjustable regulators are avaliable for the evols yet

 

[mr007s]

Correct a separate regulator. Not sure if the new externally adjustable regulators are avaliable for the evols yet

did not know they existed

 

[Airgun-hobbyist]

did not know they existed

Here's the inline adjustable regulator.

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[Woogie_man]

Alkin In-Line Regulator 2100-6000psi

alkin regulator, big bore in line regulator, in line regulator, high pressure regulator

myhighpressureair.com

This is what I have. Connect between your shot source and your rifle. Sit and shoot and not worry about air.

 

[pan60]

I think he's just talking about an external tethering regulator.

yea i can see that now that i re read du LOL

 

[mr007s]

Here's the inline adjustable regulator.

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Dang Guys, I am getting quiet the education on this thread. Thank you so much. I have more to ask and thoughts to share in the coming week.

 

[mr007s]

Next time you fill the rifle up, look at your reg pressure on the gauge, leave it for a few days, check the gauge again. It should indeed go up if it is creeping.

After 2 days both the reg gage and fill gage pressures have not changed

 

[mr007s]

Yes, this is not normal behavior for the Evol's. That's why I'm thinking it needs a good stripping and cleaning.

The gun is new, how could it need to be cleaned. Did Tom forget to clean it properly ? I dont think so.

 

[mr007s]

I have decided to do my own maintenance. I need to know how,having ownership of 2 EVOLS. It makes sense to manage this on my own. I will save money in the long run and not have to box and ship my loved one off every time I have a problem. Looking forward to the challenge. I will post more detail latter today. Have ordered the Ultimox 226 and Evol spanner wrench that will be required.
My EdGun had a digital gage which I think was really sweet. Is there a digital that is a direct fit for the EVOLS? I can read one of those better than guessing what the little gage says on the analog gage

 

[Airgun-hobbyist]

The gun is new, how could it need to be cleaned. Did Tom forget to clean it properly ? I dont think so.

I did not realize that it was new from the factory. In that case, it is probably pristine inside and out. And being new it was tuned to a tight ES before shipped, which means it probably doesn't need too much work other than shooting different pellets to figure out which brand and weight flies the most accurate at your desired yardages. (And needs that hammer spring tension brought back up to where the spread is tight.)