Altaros Issues with Altaros regulator

[Pedrotms]

Hello guys.
Recently I installed an Altaros regulator in a Cometa Orion SH Long. I installed it following their instructions. When I filled the tank, the tank gauge read 200bar:

The regulator gauge read approximately 150bar as expected. But after 10 initial shots the reg pressure dropped dramatically, way below 100bar:

The issue is that it did not replenish the pressure. I could not fire the gun for 2h, which is how long it took to get back to the ~150bar.
After, I took another 10shots and the same happened again. This time, it was even weirder because after 2h or so, the reg pressure raised to 200bar.
I have used Altares regulators in the past, not once did I had one failing me. Also, I've never tinkered with one and was not planning to do so...
What do you guys thinks? Could it be damaged?

Cheers from Portugal

 

[nervoustrig]

My best guess is the valve seat is compromised in some way. Something like a bit of debris pinched in the seat or a hairline scratch, causing a scenario where the seat attempts to pinch closed in the normal fashion, but cannot seal 100% so air continues to weep very slowly past/through this imperfection.

I couldn't find a good picture or exploded view of an Altaros regulator but if you can post one, I can direct you more precisely where to look.

 

[Pedrotms]

My best guess is the valve seat is compromised in some way. Something like a bit of debris pinched in the seat or a hairline scratch, causing a scenario where the seat attempts to pinch closed in the normal fashion, but cannot seal 100% so air continues to weep very slowly past/through this imperfection.

I couldn't find a good picture or exploded view of an Altaros regulator but if you can post one, I can direct you more precisely where to look.

Yeah I understand what you are saying. Sadly I don't think I can find or get any image of an exploded altaros regulator.