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air cylinder
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:06 pm
by shootdad
My son's new 8002 S2 just arrived, and we noticed a light fogging on the inside of the lense on the pressure guage of the air cylinder. Should we be concerned? And if so is there any easy fix.L
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:25 pm
by Guest
at $2300 I would say yes
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:45 pm
by Richard H
The gauge face is not sealed to the atmosphere so it's probably just a little condensation from a quick change in temp. I'd just leave it for a little while in a relatively stable temp. Place like in your house.
This happens with cameras and lenses that costs much more than $2300. The only way to stop it would be to have it sealed and filled with nitrogen or another inert gas. It ju st a function that air normally contains water and when the temp changes suddenly water comes out of suspension.
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 4:49 pm
by peterz
I'd watch it. If it's still there in a few days, I would complain. It could indicate significant H2O in the cylinder itself.
pz
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 5:39 pm
by Richard H
The space inside the glass of the gauge is not in anyway open to the cylinder.
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 8:58 pm
by peterz
You're right. I spoke too quickly. It's obvious that the gauge glass can't hold 3000 psi pressure. Thanks.
But if it doesn't clear up, I would query the manufacturer.
-pz
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:54 pm
by shootdad
Thank you for your input guys, I spoke with Homer at CC and he said if it does not clear up he will exchange it.
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:15 pm
by Richard H
Has it cleared up, I would think it should be by now or at least well on its way to clearing up.