AEA 457 Max

[Nutcracker]

My fill probe is stuck in the AEA 457 Max. Does anyone else have this issue? I only filled the gun maybe five times since I had it and the last time it was tight, now it won't come out at all. I can turn it in, but I can't get it out. Wonder why this happened.

 

[WorriedMan]

I always use a light smear of silicone grease on fill probe "O" rings, installs and removes easier, lessens chance of air leak and protects "O" rings from abrasion. WM

 

[silvershooter589]

Is the tank aligned with the metal chrome-looking bit below it?

I had a similar issue on my Challenger Pro but realized I didn't align my tank very well when I reinstalled it.

 

[Wackamole]

I would degas it. let all the air out of the tank. than watch the videos on how to align the fill probe Hole It might just be out of alignment

 

[Nutcracker]

Yeah, I had the rings lubed well. I thought maybe the tank could be out of alignment. I thought the tank might have moved forward, but the screws that held it were tight. Well, my buddy took it, so when I get it back, I may try to see if I can get it aligned. Is there any reason we have to take it out as long as the probe is not leaking when filling? He said he liked it in there as he would not lose it. ?? Thanks, for the prompt replies.

 

[silvershooter589]

Yeah, I had the rings lubed well. I thought maybe the tank could be out of alignment. I thought the tank might have moved forward, but the screws that held it were tight. Well, my buddy took it, so when I get it back, I may try to see if I can get it aligned. Is there any reason we have to take it out as long as the probe is not leaking when filling? He said he liked it in there as he would not lose it. ?? Thanks, for the prompt replies.

Always take the probe out. I know a few people that don't. I've also seen the same people have issues with filling probably due to their o-rings. If you talked to Bin or Jason at BinTac they would always tell you to remove the probe and insert it fully for each fill, and then connect the quick release female adapter after the fill probe is secured in place.