AkbEngineering: CSV Launcher Troubleshooting

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If the launcher fails to reach the usual height and seems underpowered, it is usually due to inadequate trigger airflow. See CsvHonks.
The main valve may leak if bits of PVC get into the main valve seat. This generally happens when bits of PVC left over from the tapping operation on the pressure chamber find their way into the valve. See CsvValveCleaning. If it occurs repeatedly see CsvTankCleaning.

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This is usually due to inadequate trigger airflow. See CsvHonks.
The main valve may leak if bits of PVC get into the main valve seat. This generally happens when bits of PVC left over from the tapping operation on the pressure chamber find their way into the valve. See CsvValveCleaning.

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If the Launcher makes a resonant sound when fired see CsvHonks.
The main valve may leak if bits of PVC get into the main valve seat. This generally happens when bits of PVC left over from the tapping operation on the pressure chamber find their way into the valve. See CsvValveCleaning.
Dropping the Launcher on a hard surface can cause the PVC to fracture, especially at low temperature. In many cases this can be repaired. See CsvRepairs.

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If the Launcher makes a resonant sound when fired, it is (most likely) due to inadequate trigger airflow. See CsvHonks.
The main valve may leak if bits of PVC get into the diaphragm. This generally happens when bits of PVC left over from the tapping operation on the pressure chamber find their way into the valve. See CsvValveCleaning.
Dropping the Launcher on a hard surface can cause the PVC to fracture, especially at low temperature. In many cases this can be repaired. See CsvBroken.

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If the Launcher makes a resonant sound when fired, it is (most likely) due to inadequate trigger airflow. See CsvHonks.
This is usually due to inadequate trigger airflow. See CsvHonks.
The main valve may leak if bits of PVC get into the diaphragm. This generally happens when bits of PVC left over from the tapping operation on the pressure chamber find their way into the valve. See CsvValveCleaning.
The Pressure Safety Valve can leak if bits of PVC get into the valve seat. See PsvCleaning.
The Pressure Safety Valves come preset at 100 psi from the vendor. They can be readily adjusted slightly if needed. See PsvAdjustment.
Dropping the Launcher on a hard surface can cause the PVC to fracture, especially at low temperature. In many cases this can be repaired. See CsvBroken.

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Launcher Main Valve Leaks

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Main Valve Leaks

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If the Launcher makes a resonant sound when fired, it is (most likely) due to inadequate trigger airflow. See CsvHonks.

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This is due to inadequate trigger airflow. See CsvHonks.

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This is due to inadequate trigger airflow. See CsvHonks.
This is usually due to inadequate trigger airflow. See CsvHonks.

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This is due to inadequate trigger flow. With some of the air dusters the valve has been turned in too far and the flow is reduced. A simple fix is to loosen the hex nut around the trigger valve plunger (the trigger presses this in). Loosen it 1/2 to 1 turn. There is an O ring seal, so the valve should not leak. The honking should stop and the launcher performance improve.
Try loosening the trigger nut as described in "Launcher Honks" above.

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Launcher Honks
This is due to inadequate trigger flow. With some of the air dusters the valve has been turned in too far and the flow is reduced. A simple fix is to loosen the hex nut around the trigger valve plunger (the trigger presses this in). Loosen it 1/2 to 1 turn. There is an O ring seal, so the valve should not leak. The honking should stop and the launcher performance improve.
Launcher has Low Performance
Try loosening the trigger nut as described in "Launcher Honks" above.

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Pressure Safety Valve Releases at Low Pressure

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Pressure Safety Valve releases at too low a pressure

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The Pressure Safety Valves come preset at 100 psi from the vendor. They can be readily adjusted slightly if needed. See PsvAdjustment.

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CSV Launcher Troubleshooting

Main Valve Leaks

The main valve may leak if bits of PVC get into the diaphragm. This generally happens when bits of PVC left over from the tapping operation on the pressure chamber find their way into the valve. See CsvValveCleaning.

Pressure Safety Valve Leaks

The Pressure Safety Valve can leak if bits of PVC get into the valve seat. See PsvCleaning.

Pressure Safety Valve releases at too low a pressure

CSV Launcher Broken

Dropping the Launcher on a hard surface can cause the PVC to fracture, especially at low temperature. In many cases this can be repaired. See CsvBroken.

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