CO2 tank with remote

[Cruciform]

I stopped by Flagswipe today while in London and picked up a CO2 tank and remote. The tank was $50 CDN, and the remote was $59.99.

Both can be found cheaper used (check the Flagswipe sell/trade forums) but I wanted a tank with a warranty on it, since used tanks can take a hell of a beating.

The weird thing is that the flow control seems completely non-functional.

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/4112tankwithremotesmall.jpg

The on/off valve (the red knob) is basically a toggle. It's either sealed or blowing full pressure.

So one would assume the blue knob is for regulating flow into the hose, but it has no visible impact on the amount of gas flowing out. It releases at high pressure, enough to fling the remote end around if you don't have it held down.

Any ideas on how to get the pressure releasing slowly? Could be that I just got a dud. Or maybe I'm looking at it all wrong :)

[sapphire_moon]

The blue knob SHOULD control the amont of gas flowing through it. I personally would take it back if it's not working. Is there no directions?

[Cruciform]

Nope, no docs to accompany it.

I used to play paintball, but it was just the tanks plugged directly into the cheap guns. I guess that would be one way to serve up the CO2 :)

[sapphire_moon]

maybe, mine doesn't have an "on off" thing, I just turn the knob to where it does not allow air flow. I just don't see why yours wouldn't be working.

[Cruciform]

Yeah, I'm going to drop by the store tomorrow and have it checked. I used to deal with Flagswipe before when they were Superior Firepower, and the former owner and current owner are good guys.

Shouldn't be a problem :)