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  • Okay my problem is that my cyclone thingy wont feed into my gun. instead, every time my gun stops firing paintballs I have to press the manual feeder for it to start shooting paintballs agian.this gets really irritating especially when im in a hot situation during a paintball game.Is it because i dont use c02 and compressed air instead?or is t just broken?

  • i got an a5 upgrade kit where all the parts were together already i put it on my gun but when i shoot the cyclone doesnt spin can someone tell me why>?? plz

  • @mrMCBEASTYNUGGETS - Unless you got paint inside the cylone, I doubt it. Chances are that it's just a coincidence on the timing. Follow this video, and check your valve and power tube for damage.

  • where can i buy that black thing that guides the sping in the piston? i think its caled a cylinder plug

  • Put an X7 low profile hopper...

  • what is that screw above the cyclone feed ajustmant screw???? i want to know this and what it does

  • no u cant put a normal hopper on an a5

  • it can be done but you need to do some metal machining

  • Talk to whoever you bought it from, they might know. Seems like your tank is low? I mean I guess the gun is fireing fine, just not cycling the hopper. You could try greasing the internals of the cyclone....kinda complicated. If you think this is happening because your CO2 is low, a 4 or more stage expansion chamber should fix it great. Plus I can get 700 shots from a 12oz CO2 tank.

  • Dude I love your vids, they are so helpful!!!

  • i have the same problem...and what Itskragus says i dont think its right...i had 2 full tanks and it still didnt feed i think it has something to do with my CO2 maybe leaking but not sure where if you can let me know what you did to fix it!!!!

  • if you still have this problem can you tell where the leak is comming from? check the firing tip of the barrel, the hammer (if visible), and the actual CO2 cap

    also what kind of gun do you have? i can fix almost anything on a spyder =D

  • i accually fix it not to long ago...i spent almost 3 hours just checking and rechecking all my seals and o-rings...i eventually found it was my remote coil...if i over close my remote...it blockes the air of accually flowing to my marker...thanks for your concern but im good now

  • nah i fiigured it out the next day lol felt pretty dumb for not figuring it out thanks tho

  • hey i just tried to take mine apart and the spring flung out how do i get the spring back in i know its really important

  • I know what your problem is...I think

    What happens is since the A5's hopper is CO2 powered, once you get to about 1/4 of your CO2 capacity your feeder stops feeding...

    Nothing really serious, at least...I think this is your problem, sounds like it... When my gun stopped shooting the first time I just about cried...mostly from the hundreds of paintballs firing at me.

  • nice video really helped me out

  • Mine does exactly the same!

    Have you found a remedy?

    Bloody A5's im buying a DM8...

  • There are a variety of things it can be. Check your ratchet (see my cyclone maintenance vid). After that, check to make sure you are shooting high enough pressure, then probably check your power tube for cracks, etc.

  • its either your ratchet or your paddles are spinning on the post because the iside of you paddles are stripped

  • I have, and wound up replacing it with the JCS Jet Click mod.

  • wow, i must say this video saved me when i took mine apart lol.

    that little spring that with the bent end and curved end popped right out when i opend it and i had no idea where it went

    great video!!!

  • can a cyclone fit on my bt delta? because i really dont want a ripclip.

  • your right. it does help to hold onto the screw driver

  • should i get a tippman a5 with j&J ceramic 14" barrel or a bt4 with same barrel and rip clip

  • does the cyclone feed come standard with the marker

  • With an A5 or X7, yes.

  • i let it warm up back to room temperature but it still doesnt work :S

  • Check your ratchet, then. See the Cyclone V2 video I have uploaded.

  • Hi, i have a tippmann a-5 and recently i was shooting it outside, it was cold outside like -2 and all of a sudden the cyclone feed stop turning. i can manually pump it but when i shoot it doesnt turn. Any ideas. I took it apart and the little hose is not jammed. I have no idea what it is. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  • Chances are the cold was creating the pressure to drop....a lot. This means the cyclone doesn't have enough to operate. The cyclone is the first place you'll see a problem if pressure drops too low.

  • For the cyclone paddles(sprocket) in the cyclone, what way do you put it in? Like the blades turn clockwise or counter or what?

  • My a-5 chops my paintballs really easy i was wondering if it was the paintballs or the cyclone feed system? (I got these paintballs for free when i got the gun)

  • Chances are that it's the paint.

  • Any kind of paintballs that you would recommend? I am a newbie at this

  • Marballizers, Evils, All-stars, Blaze, Inferno (not the field versions).

  • i have a question, i heard the cyclone feed system breaks easily. does it really, how long does it take for it, how much pressure does it take for it to break, why, etc?

  • 1. No, it doesn't break "easily". It's just one of the highest stress points, and so breaks more often than most A5 parts (which is to say, RARE). Second, there's no set time or pressure. There are simply WAY TOO MANY variables to measure that. 3. I've answered "why" above :)

  • alright thank you for the information.

  • You are quite welcome!

  • i have an A-5 and i've had it for a couple of months and i havent done much maintence with it besides oiling it and cleaning it in the barrel of course but not really and internal cleaning to speak of i was told by quite a few people the A-5 does not need much maitnence and i should maybe internal clean and do that sort of things one or twice a year how often do you think i should do internal cleaning and so on?

  • I recommend pulling the bolts and power tube out after every day of play. Run water over them, oil the o-rings, and put them back in. You won't need to take the receiver halves apart every time.

  • yeah i do that stuff after a game i was talking about the takeing it apart and all the bits and pieces like in your full dis assembley videos how often should i do that?

  • Unless you have a nasty day (dirt, mud, a lot of broken paint), maybe 3-4 times a year.

  • yo jack my cylone just stoped workin i think its the little metal pictured at 1.38 or the piston thing pictured at 5.00 if you could help that would be awesome

  • It's usually the ratchet. Visit "Cyclone V2" video on this same account. It has a clearer version to show the internals of the cyclone.

  • i dont think its the rachet but i will its like when you push the manual thing it goes in but just stays there

  • Sounds like your return spring in the piston housing might be broken or worn.

  • yea and also the litle spring that goes into the rachet keeps poppin out

  • K. Check out the other cylone vid. If properly assembled, "popping out" is impossible for that spring.

  • i keep puttin it in the whatever you wanna call it the right way and as soon as i push the manual lever it pops out mabye its bent?

  • Are you not putting the bottom plate of the cyclone back on?

  • i am its not like comin off outwards its comin of from the side

  • Sound like you don't have it fully seated into its groove.

  • i am 2 its just bent or somthing bc win i push it forwoard it stays in but once i let go the ratchet spins in reverse a bit and it comes out

  • I'd have to see it, then.

  • yea i guess ill order that little spring off tippmann parts or somthing

  • My gun will not shoot a paint ball, i just hear the sound of it firing nothing. I keep having to push the feeder manual advance lever to fire a ball and the after I fire one bullet, i try to fire again and no bullet comes out. SO I heard that i need to find the ratchet inside the cyclone feeder to see if its broken. SO how do i get to it?

  • This very video describes that very answer. However, check out "Cyclone V2", as the quality is a bit better on it.

  • also check your air system screw that comes out of the same side as the cyclone. It has a little tube thats sticking onto it. Look at the little spot where an O ring should be on the screw attatched to the tube. If there isnt an o-ring in there go to a shop and buy a new cylcone screw o-ring.

  • and should i get a tippman x7 or a BT4?

  • Whichever one you want.

  • i dont know. thats why i'm asking u ...... i guess ur a pro paintball player so.. i think u can chose one for me

  • Only you should choose a paintball marker for you.

  • i find one tippmann x7 on ebay for 239.99, is worth to buy? or just lies?

  • That's a pretty decent price for an X7.

  • but for a BT4 assault, is 199.99. i relly dont know which one should i order..

  • I went with a bt-4 and i'm very happy lots of mods and looks great

  • is BT-4 assault or BT-16 ELITE is same good as this tippmann A5?

  • Quality-wise, they're about the same. They were, after all, designed by the same person. There are some cosmetic body differences, and no cyclone, but that's about all the changes.

  • cyclones dont make much diiference when u just shoot single action... all i need that gun to do is..... accuratcy! cuz BT4 come with a 16inch barrle

  • so I shouldnt have just washed mine out and air canned it dry?

  • Depends on how you washed it out. You typically do not want water running through, as the springs and nuts can get rusted.

  • I was about to break my gun down but I shot it a few times last night and inspected what I could without fully disassembling. I want to make my Flatline more accurate within 50 to 60 foot. I have a crazy spin left and right.  I took it apart and its dead on the line from tippmann. Should I just sell and get a 16 inch barrel instead to gain accuracy and range?

  • As I say to everybody else, you need pick one: Accuracy OR Distance. If you want range, go with a flatline or Apex. If you want accuracy, go with a 14" barrel kit or a few other choice straight barrels.

  • a-5 owners will probably agree with me,

    respect the gun an it will keep your *** safe

  • Absolutely.

  • There is no "better" or "best" (even made a video on that topic). Both are excellent markers, and it really only depends on if you want the cyclone feed or a regular hopper.

  • u should get a smartparts sp8

  • Tippmann are alot more reliable than smart parts especially compared to that sp1 crap

  • i said sp8 not sp1 u retard, and by the way the sp8 kicks ass.

  • can you even read ? i said Tippmann are alot more reliable than smart parts guns AND ESPECIALLY compared to the sp1 . Sp8 is good but less reliable than a tippman still and way less customizable wich for many is a disadvantage. dude you really get cranked up for nothing

  • k sry for calling u retard but anyways tippman is way more expensive and sp8 is $300 with its E-grip. U can also put a stock on it and stealth barrels which makes it very quiet. What more do u need?

  • yes the a5's are better than the 98's

  • turn the hopper clockwise so the little tab is pushed to the side and then just pull it out

  • thank you

  • insanity;

    While looking down the sights, turn the hopper away from you (clockwise) slightly and pull it off. If that's not the problem, I dunno what is. Hope this helps.

  • thanks its ok now, turns out something (shred of plastic from a ball) was jammed in a tight spot

  • Wtf is cyclone electronic? Or is it gravity powered.....

  • Neither, actually. It's pneumatic (air-powered). The marker has a tube on the side that pumps air into the cyclone piston. This turns the paddles inside, which forces the paint into the chamber.

  • what type of beggining gun should i get

  • tippmann 98 or spyder victor 2

  • tippmann a-5

  • hey ive had my tippman a-5 for a few years now and just this summer the cyclone didnt work correctly

    it seems that the fingers in the cyclone arent strong enough to filter the paint

    can anyone tell me why this is happening and how i can fix this? thanks

  • its made of a pretty cheap plastic, but you can buy metal parts for it for about $30

  • There is a kit to mount the Cyclone to the 98C. Comes with everything you need, including the cyclone itself. You do have to drill a small hole in the receiver half to install it, though.

  • Hello I have a Tippmann 98c and what a cyclone feeder and a Response Trigger; and is it necessary to get the Tippmann Banjo T Fitting? If I do how would you install it?

    -Thank

  • I am fairly certain it's necessary. I'm not 100%, since I've never owned a 98. However, a teammate of mine got the 98C Cyclone and RT, and he did have the t-fittings installed. You would probably have to call Tippmann for the parts, and refer to the manual for installation/adjustment.

  • Yes, you can. However, some users (not all) have reported some difficulty in adjusting it right.

  • Hi! I have a question! As you have a lot of experience with Tippmann markers as it looks: What marker schould I buy me, an A5 or the new X7? Oh and another question: Is it right, that the Flatline Barrel chops paint? Please answer! Thanks

  • Sorry, but you're a victim of some hype.

    On your first question, I can't answer, because I know NOTHING about your or your playing style. However, they are essentially the same marker with some slight differences. If you don't care about milsimming your marker, or adding stuff on to it, go with the A5. If you want to add sights, scopes or other such hardware, look into the X7.

  • For the Flatline chopping paint, this is misleading. First, it can't "chop" paint, as nothing is really cutting the paint (like scissors).

    The flatline is rougher on paint, so you do need a tougher shelled paint to be effective. Most "tournament" grade paint is very thin shelled, and not really good to use in the flatline. If you tune the flatline right, and use good paint, then you'll Okay.

  • would this apply to the 98 Cyclone as well?

  • Absolutely. The only difference between the two systems is how it attaches to the marker.

  • my friend the other day was chopping balls with his a5 he dosent have any mods or it all stock and wasnt firing fast anybody no why it was chopping msg me plz

  • This would be alot better if your had a better camera but its still good.

  • I heartily agree. Even the camera I used is now busted. I am in the market for a good HDD digital camera.

  • Thank you very much

  • Yep Tippmann A-5's are a great gun. We sell them in the UK. Good video keep up the good work!

  • I would like to, but I don't have either of them to use in a film.

  • ok what can you do to stop it from breaking??

  • Don't shoot so fast, and/or replace it with the TechT or JCS Jet-Click mods.

  • hey jackrob why does the rachet in the cyclone break so much??

  • Simply because it is one of the points that takes the most motion. Combined with the fact that friction is a vital force of its operation, breakage happens fairly often, by comparison.

    Other factors include maintenance and shooting style.

  • thanx 4 all of ur help ppl i got a a5 and it KICKS ASS!!!

  • spyders dont suk but tippman owns tourneys

  • i would get a tippmann eiter 1 is fine but dont chose spyder they suck

  • Personally I'd say to go with the A5,it's more compact than the 98 and easier to dissasemble than the 98,also in my opinion,tippmans are way more tough and reliable than spiders.

  • Depends on what you want. I prefer the A5, since it's a nice blend of ease of maintenance, performance and reliability.

  • yea thats what all of my friends hav been sayin, thanx

  • i'm having problems with my e-grip... it keeps sticking in every mode except the 1st (semi auto)... i'll put it in the second (3 shot burst) and it'll stick and keep firing as if it's in full auto..... then i'll have to pull the trigger once or twice in order for it to stop...... any help would be nice.......?

    ps it only sticks with the co2 in there but if it's just the trigger firing diferent modes it fires fine help please.....

  • i had the same problem with my egrip until i bent the trigger switch carefully up just a little bit and now all of the modes work

  • can you put a video on here showing how to put in a vortex mod for the A-5?

  • i had no clue u could even disassemble the cyclone feed..what can happen if u dont maintain ur cyclone feed?

    because usually i dont really take it apart and stuff i just wipe the paint off it and wash it down along with the gun and apply oil where its needed

    is it bad if i dont maintain the cyclone?

  • program modes to the one that blinks green and orange and hold the trigger down until it stops then pull the trigger down it will flash red 1 flash is semi 2 flashs is (3 trigger pulls then it will go into go 3 round burst) and 3 is (3 trigger pulls then full auto) when you come to the amount trigger pulls you stop then it should blink orange and green in a rapid succesion to let you know that it has conformed fire mode programing

  • Thanks a ton, MCPOAJ.

  • you have to program the fire modes into it first make sure there is no co2 hooked up and then hold the trigger down and turn it on and then let off watch the light pull the trigger down to cycle through the

  • quick question, just got my a-5 egrip in, how do i change firing modes, i dont see a button anywhere, i think they might have shipped me the wrong one....any ideas?

    thx

  • Most of the egrips that I'm aware of (I don't own one) have a small hole in the front of the grip, where your fingers go. To program it, you need a small screwdriver or thin rod to push in there. Check out tippmann's website to find their instructions.

  • it works on a SPYDER MR1

  • I'd be curious to see that mod.

  • thank you for making this video. i will watch it again when i am stripping my cyclone feed system.

  • how do you remove the cyclone feeder???? help

  • np. :]

  • certin Orings go on certin things

    there are some made tank and others for other things,

    hope i helped a little :]

    -nick

  • that rele helped me cause i baught an used a-5 at the local proshop[it was cheaper than a new 1 and it has a sniper barrel]and it didnt come with the instructions

  • can u put a cyclone on a bt4 combat?

  • Unfortunately, no. The receivers are not cut for it, nor can they be without destroying them.

  • how does the a5 compare to the x7? i'm picking a first gun. should i start with a mediocre spyder or just dive into a tippmann.

  • go tippmann 98 custom pro-e or custom pro-r/t

  • Nice vid. I would say for future videos maybe you a desk light for spotlighting or go outside. Also get a friend to record or when you get to the more detail parts, bring your hand to the camera...but good vid :tup:

  • very helpfull, much better than using the manual! 5d for being so thourough.

  • i need help putting the feeder ratchet spring back do you know where it goes i cant see in the vid its to dark :(

  • HAHAH if he drops that screwdriver 1 more time im gonna laugh my head off

  • I do not (yet) have a lightening rod on the way. I will, however, soon have the vortex. I am waiting on SpecOps to get rid of the backorder status. I may cancel and order direct from TechT. As soon as I have it, I will post the new vid.

  • Awesome but if you have a vortex and lightening rod mod can you give us a video tutorial for that >,<

  • It sounds like you didn't put the wire spring back into place, or (more likely) the piston spring is not in the piston tube.

  • Just wanderin lol if the button (on off thing if thats what it is) just stays in and dosnt click what did i do and idk when its off and on lol some1 help me please and is the a5 just like the attachable 98c one?? please comment

  • I LOVE YOU!!! THANK YOU!

  • Thanks for the class!

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