Emek 3-way Valve Operation

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  • bassninja
    Wimp
    • Nov 2020
    • 53

    #1

    Emek 3-way Valve Operation

    Maybe this is a dumb question, but I have zero experience with this kind of stuff. Emeks don't need trigger return springs, right? I've been looking at the Emek firing cycle animation on YouTube, but I can't figure out how the 3-way valve shaft returns to its resting position after the trigger is released. Could anyone shed some light on how this works?
  • Jordan
    I. Am. Canadian. 🇨🇦
    • Jul 2020
    • 3511
    • Southern Ontario, Canada

    #2
    Air pressure... the front of the spool has a larger surface area than the rest of the spool so once the trigger is released, the spool returns.

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    • bassninja
      bassninja commented
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      That seems so obvious when you say it, I don't know how I missed that... Anyway, thanks for your help!
  • JonM
    MCB Member
    • Jul 2020
    • 1325
    • Landisburg, PA

    #3
    This is correct. Some people remove their springs and the marker still works fine. Personally, I use a cut down pen spring to make mine lighter, but still have a bit stronger return than without one. It's really personal preference. Just don't buy into the hype around aftermarket springs. You already have plenty hanging around in your junk drawer.
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    • Chuck E Ducky
      Ragnastock Enforcer
      • Jul 2020
      • 6284
      • NY

      #4
      Some don’t run trigger return springs. I do for reliability reasons. My emek is my go to Mech for Tournament play. I can’t have the thing chuff when it should be going pew.

      Just put a light spring out of the junk drawer like JonM suggested. They work without springs, but I definitely prefer a lil feedback.

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      • Brandon
        Hiding behind bunkers
        • Aug 2020
        • 544
        • Altamont, NY

        #5
        PE just put out a new valve with an integrated QEV that is supposed to compete with the hAir 45

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        • Tracker
          Patient Zero
          • Jul 2020
          • 640
          • Vegas

          #6
          according to jack, it wont be as light, or as short, because they want to err on the side of reliability, but it will still be a drastic improvement over stock

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