Hammer Spring - What does it do?

[outdooorgb]

I tried to google it but am still confused. I have a new Avanger, my first PCP, and understand all of trigger settings and how the regulator works (thanks to you fine folks).
Right now I'm setting my PCP at 1400/1500 psi and 1.5 turns IN on my Avenger. Having a ball.

I just cannot get my engineering brain around what the hammer spring does? Appreciate the explanation.

 

[Dr. Kralenstein]

It's the spring that launches the hammer into the valve stem to open the valve. Stronger tension, more power and air used.

 

[outdooorgb]

Thank you for that.
At 1500 psi and 1.5 turns out the pellet is seeing a volume of air.
"If" I went 2.5 turns out at the same psi, it would see a larger volume of the 1500 psi?

 

[chip78]

Thank you for that.
At 1500 psi and 1.5 turns out the pellet is seeing a volume of air.
"If" I went 2.5 turns out at the same psi, it would see a larger volume of the 1500 psi?

That’s correct. Higher hammer spring setting results in harder hit on the valve which makes the valve open for a longer period of time for more air at the regulated pressure.

 

[Dr. Kralenstein]

Correct, up til a point where you deplete the plenum volume. General rule is 0.5-1.0 cc will provide around 1 fpe of energy.

 

[outdooorgb]

You kids rock!

 

[iAMzehTOASTY1]

Now I know too!
Such a library of knowledge here