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Started by oldandslow, March 13, 2021, 12:10:29 PM

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oldandslow

Hey folks, trying to set up my air hose.
Got one of them kits from Big Jim.
Its leaking at both ends on those fittings
Maybe I have placed the hose clamps wrong?
I clamped on the large parts and away from the small area in the middle. Thoughts?

Roy from Pa

Pictures?

Explanation of the assembly?

Shredd

I find that hose clamps can leave a little gap where the screw is... I also find it best to wrap the hose about tree times with a heavy cloth, put the hose clamps right next to each other and keep the screws on the clamps away from each other...  A little soft soap on the plug may help seal it also...

oldandslow

Here ya go

oldandslow

I noticed when I pulled that plug it had some hose fiber inside where it sealed. Probably didnt help.
Gonna try your method  Shredd

Shredd

 Yah gotta enough room... Maybe put three clamps on there also....

Walt Francis

Put the clamps next to each other and orientate the tightening nuts on opposite sides, 180 degrees from each other.
The broadhead used, regardless of how sharp, is nowhere as important as being able to place it in the correct spot.

Walt Francis

Regular Member of the Professional Bowhunters Society

oldandslow


oldandslow


Shredd


Crooked Stic

One clamp on the part with the grooves. The other in the center where the plug is dipped in with the screws 180 from each other.
High on Archery.

Mad Max

Quote from: Crooked Stic on March 13, 2021, 05:58:04 PM
One clamp on the part with the grooves. The other in the center where the plug is dipped in with the screws 180 from each other.

I'm with stic
You need a socket to tighten it up and a bucket of water :thumbsup:
I check mine every time in the bucket of water before glue up
I would rather fail at something above my means, than to succeed at something  beneath my means  
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oldandslow

Thanks guys...never thought of the bucket.
Checking each time is right smart too!

Mad Max

If you use a hot box to cure the glue, the hose will settle in and stop leaking after 4 or 5 bows.
Just for your Info. 50 to 60 # of air is plenty
I would rather fail at something above my means, than to succeed at something  beneath my means  
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Roy from Pa

Sounds like you glass guys are full of hot air...

:wavey: :laughing:

JGR1269

I just put one together last night with plugs and clamps from Big Jim. One clamp on the grooved section and one in the radius section. I also use Blue Monster pipe thread sealant on the valve stem. I aired it up and left it overnight last night and no leaks.

oldandslow

Quote from: Roy from Pa on March 13, 2021, 07:02:54 PM
Sounds like you glass guys are full of hot air...

:wavey: :laughing:

Sometimes I leak a little myself... :bigsmyl:

oldandslow

Quote from: Mad Max on March 13, 2021, 06:47:29 PM
If you use a hot box to cure the glue, the hose will settle in and stop leaking after 4 or 5 bows.
Just for your Info. 50 to 60 # of air is plenty

Excellent!

Pat B

At both ends, oldandslow?   :o  :laughing:
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!
TGMM Family of the Bow

Roy from Pa


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