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by SilentGuy
Sat Apr 14, 2007 11:00 am
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: WW Orca Review
Replies: 149
Views: 24033

Nope, it's not been leaky for me. At least, I haven't noticed it.

But the real question is why you're bothering to test the soaker when it's so cold outside that you have to wear long sleeves. :laugh:
by SilentGuy
Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:45 am
Forum: Maintenance & Repairs
Topic: 2100 pump problem
Replies: 9
Views: 2232

Ben's suggestion is the most common sensical. And even if we did know the problem, you'd have to open up the gun to fix it.

The attitude with opening up water guns should be "it can't get any worse." :cool:
by SilentGuy
Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:11 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Net Jet Super Soaker Water fight - ^
Replies: 5
Views: 1177

Yeah, I think it was a lack of maps or something that eventually killed it. Plus, with games (at least ones that aim to be good, not online games), if you take too long, it'll get outdated. Half-life is pretty old now, and I can understand their lack of interest. And anyway, actually soaking somebo...
by SilentGuy
Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:10 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Steady stream - piston based bliss
Replies: 21
Views: 3906

Nice review. About time somebody got one, too. :)

I'm not strong enough to get good range with a Blastmaster. Guess I'll work on it, but I have a very light build to start off with.
by SilentGuy
Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:06 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Repairs
Topic: Problems with Max-D 5000
Replies: 8
Views: 2032

Interesting. I presume you also pumped up the gun after opening it. Guess that means it is a pump problem.
by SilentGuy
Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:05 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: Need some advice, again...
Replies: 2
Views: 950

Whatever you can or want to, really. CPS 2000s can go for $200 online, although that's mainly for the Mark 1s. This has been under dust, you say, but I'd still give it well over $100 if it were on eBay. That said, it's your choice. I'd give him a bunch just to be nice, but I might not be saying tha...
by SilentGuy
Thu Apr 12, 2007 6:06 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: WW Orca Review
Replies: 149
Views: 24033

Oh yes, I would much prefer the metric system. Definitely great for science and precision. But I gotta say, the standard system is just comfortable for us. It's like a foreign language. You might be well-versed and fluent, but your native language is the easiest and the most comforting. I agree wit...
by SilentGuy
Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:46 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Repairs
Topic: Problems with Max-D 5000
Replies: 8
Views: 2032

As I said above, the Max-D 5000 uses the pressurized reservoir system. You fill the reservoir, then pump air in. So I don't know where the water is coming from...

Just wondering, did you open up the gun yet? If not, the water's probably leaking elsewhere, and exiting the gun near the pump.
by SilentGuy
Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:41 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Repairs
Topic: 2100 pump problem
Replies: 9
Views: 2232

I've noticed several guns doing that, like my Argon. I don't think we know enough about the problem to conjecture, although Ben might have found some information for the huge SSC update. With pressurized-reservoir guns (where air is pumped into the reservoir), there's a little bit of dead space bet...
by SilentGuy
Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:39 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Net Jet Super Soaker Water fight - ^
Replies: 5
Views: 1177

Didn't look at the demo. Don't want to. I think I've seen the thing before, though.

Paying $15 for terrible online games and even more for the controller sounds like a terrible deal. :laugh:
by SilentGuy
Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:37 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: WW Orca Review
Replies: 149
Views: 24033

The sound was surprisingly quiet for me too. I don't mind it, and once again, tape and a drill are the solution. The Orca still feels underpowered. If I can find rubber sheets anywhere, I'll try to do mod the PC. I'm also going to do something, I don't know what, with the nozzle selector. A selecto...
by SilentGuy
Wed Apr 11, 2007 4:21 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: WW Orca Review
Replies: 149
Views: 24033

Is the actual plastic seam a problem, or is it just the weight of the blaster on your hand? I've held worse guns when it comes down to grip ergonomics - some (like the Tiger Shark) don't let you hold the grip, and some are just uncomfortable to hold. This gun is okay. Yes, the sound is a gimmick li...
by SilentGuy
Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:54 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Repairs
Topic: Oozinator problem, please help!
Replies: 17
Views: 3695

Max-D triggers were first found on the Max-D line of guns. Essentially, you pull back and the valve stay closed until the trigger goes all the way back - then the valve snaps open with a click. As the trigger goes forward, the valve stays open, until it's all the way forward - and the valve snaps s...
by SilentGuy
Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:52 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Paintbal Watergun: Hydronator
Replies: 6
Views: 1987

Yeah, pretty sad. Looks even worse than the model that was mentioned at SSC a few months back.



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by SilentGuy
Tue Apr 10, 2007 6:42 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: What happened to the old "Removable Water Bottle?"
Replies: 19
Views: 3281

Yeah, I much prefer the fixed reservoirs. I see what you're saying about aiming the threads - it's easier to put the screws on right when you can see around the cap, not holding the bottle upright and spinning the soaker around it.
by SilentGuy
Tue Apr 10, 2007 6:40 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: WW Orca Review
Replies: 149
Views: 24033

Yeah, they seem pretty bulky. Guess it's just a design choice. I'd prefer the longer, lighter feel of guns like the CPS 2000/2500, 3000/3200, and Monster/4100.
by SilentGuy
Mon Apr 09, 2007 7:34 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: WW Orca Review
Replies: 149
Views: 24033

It's less an issue of pressure than it is of gravity and size. Most of the time, the gun is upright. When it's upside-down or you're swinging it around, barely anything will leak through.
by SilentGuy
Sun Apr 08, 2007 4:54 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: WW Orca Review
Replies: 149
Views: 24033

Yeah, he said he planned to drill a hole.

I *might* do that, but I'll probably just drill the hole and use duct tape over the hole in the cap. I can always put the duct tape over the other hole if I want the sound again. And if I really want to revert, I could epoxy the hole in the top...
by SilentGuy
Sun Apr 08, 2007 12:49 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: What happened to the old "Removable Water Bottle?"
Replies: 19
Views: 3281

Hmm...couldn't they have had a small check valve for the air even on a water bottle gun - just have it in the tubing - to allow air in? Why can't they do that even for fixed reservoirs? Strange.

Crashdummy: How do you make sure the bottles don't spill the water? Do they have caps? Sounds neat.
by SilentGuy
Sun Apr 08, 2007 12:39 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Modding the Orca
Replies: 15
Views: 3832

Hmm, I'll have to open up the gun to see the notches you're referring to. Thanks for the information!

By the way, what happened to your Blazer? Is it repairable?