Empire axe leak

[ste mac]

Just bought an axe and straight out the box it's got a bad leak and won't hold any pressure when the asa is on.. Air feels like it's coming from around the grip / trigger. Has anyone had the same problem ? Can anyone shed any light on this ?
Checked o rings all round all look fine. Checked poppet looks fine. Cleaned and re greased everywhere even though it's brand new and no difference.. Pretty stumped. And gutted.. Would appreciate any help thanks

 

[reaperuk91]

Possibly silly question but your bottle oring good?

Was it new?

 

[Big_jim]

Have you tried actually turning up the input pressure on the reg? Axes and minis need a minimum input pressure to seal up. I have had multiple which leak new from factory until input pressure is corrected.

 

[Bolter]

From the grip....I would say take the grip off the body, dismantle the air transfer tube part and check for damage, check the oring is still attached and not crooked, damaged or has moved. Re assemble.

I would leave input pressure at 200 or just a smidge below is fine.

But definitely check the bottle oring first.

 

[Diego Martorelli]

if the air it comes out near the grips It could be the little oring that is between the transfer tube and the ASA, take the gun appart, unscrew the bottom part of the tube and check that oring, also like the guys said check the preassure, it should be above 150 and below 200, anything higher could damage your gun.