It seems that most of the higher end guns use a fill probe rather than a Foster fitting. Would someone please enlighten me as to why a fill probe is "better"?
Fill probe vs Foster quick connect
- Thread starter AZGman
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I know of no functional advantage. Some designs, especially cylinder guns, more easily accommodate the probe fitting. I believe most owners prefer the simpler foster. One less thing to forget when going to the range!
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what ive noticed is theyre generally easier to connect and disconnect .. fosters have to be in good shape to be one hand smooth thats for sure .. anyway yeah, less jerkin and pullin on the gun .. ive learned to like a probe ..
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Much, much prefer probe
just wish there was a standardization of probes across all makers so one would fit all.
just wish there was a standardization of probes across all makers so one would fit all.
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My Uragan has a fill probe. I hate that it likes to cut the o-rings. I now just leave the probe in...
I do have a foster quick connect on the end of my fill probe though
Allen
I do have a foster quick connect on the end of my fill probe though
Allen
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MUCH, MUCH prefer foster fittings. Feels safer to me to have a fitting that locks in place to transfer HP air vs one that just inserts into a hole! I already have too many things to keep track of without adding different probes for different guns. I've always felt standardizing fosters for ALL guns would much simplify things. All these companies that use proprietary probes for their guns are kind of screwing us IMHO. If you look back on posts here it's obvious that probes eat o-rings at a much higher rate than foster fittings too. But Hey, to each his own. What's a world without variety?
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Agreed! It’s so simple, easy, secure and we don’t have to remember additional probes. Luckily, the boys and I have air guns that all use the Foster fitting. My wife has an Air Arms S510 with a different probe that we just leave in her gun bag. It’s easy too, no big deal, we just prefer having a standardized Foster fitting that’s always attached to the air hose.
Have a great week everyone!
Stoti
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My preference is foster fittings. It's easier to forget or lose a fill probe vs a micro bore hose. Fill probe o-rings are much more susceptible to damage and debris getting into the tank. A while back, I brought one of my PCPs' to a family barbecue and one of the fill probe o-rings blew. I was SOL that day and had to pack it up. I now have to make sure to also bring extra o-rings and silicone grease when going on an outing.
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