Good day all:
I have a Hatsah Flash QE in .22 that recently started exhibiting air loss while at rest. It has not been modified in any way, and the only recent "change" is that I had to let it sit untouched (and at between 100 and 200BAR) for about 6 weeks due to a medical issue.
Upon getting back to it, I noticed that the tank would empty from one day to the next. A closer look yesterday revealed that the tank lost 100BAR over a 3-hour period at room temperature. I also note that I do not notice any sounds that would indicate a leak (as in that of a bicycle tire; at least that's where my mind goes). Additionally, I note that I've not observed anything out of the ordinary when it comes to filling the Flash with air using my MK4 hand pump.
As I mentioned previously, the Flash has not been modified in any way (purchased new; used "as is"), mainly because I'm not comfortable messing with something that works well enough for me as it is. Having said that, however, upon discovering the leak, my first inclination was to manually bleed the tank. In reviewing the paperwork I have that came with the Flash, AND searching online, I cannot confirm the location of that bleed screw.
So I'm at a bit of an impasse.
Firstly, I would like to confirm the location of the bleed valve, which I believe is the slotted screw immediately next to and to the rear of the air gauge. Is that correct?
Secondly, I would be very appreciative of those skilled in dealing with this kind of issue offering their guidance as to how I should proceed in trying to understand and address this loss of pressurized air.
Thank you in advance.
I have a Hatsah Flash QE in .22 that recently started exhibiting air loss while at rest. It has not been modified in any way, and the only recent "change" is that I had to let it sit untouched (and at between 100 and 200BAR) for about 6 weeks due to a medical issue.
Upon getting back to it, I noticed that the tank would empty from one day to the next. A closer look yesterday revealed that the tank lost 100BAR over a 3-hour period at room temperature. I also note that I do not notice any sounds that would indicate a leak (as in that of a bicycle tire; at least that's where my mind goes). Additionally, I note that I've not observed anything out of the ordinary when it comes to filling the Flash with air using my MK4 hand pump.
As I mentioned previously, the Flash has not been modified in any way (purchased new; used "as is"), mainly because I'm not comfortable messing with something that works well enough for me as it is. Having said that, however, upon discovering the leak, my first inclination was to manually bleed the tank. In reviewing the paperwork I have that came with the Flash, AND searching online, I cannot confirm the location of that bleed screw.
So I'm at a bit of an impasse.
Firstly, I would like to confirm the location of the bleed valve, which I believe is the slotted screw immediately next to and to the rear of the air gauge. Is that correct?
Secondly, I would be very appreciative of those skilled in dealing with this kind of issue offering their guidance as to how I should proceed in trying to understand and address this loss of pressurized air.
Thank you in advance.