NX bottle vale failures?

Brokenchickenleg

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I have an NX 2lb nitrous bottle that I have used since May. The valve that came on the bottle was only opened to be filled and then while closed, sprung a leak while on Johnny Cheese's dyno. (because I had bought the bottle in January, the 90 day warranty had expired even though it was unused until May) So...NX said all they could do was sell me a new valve. I bought their new valve which....after only 3 refills has (you guessed it) sprung a leak. The valve knob is tight yet my nitrous seeps out. My question is.... Am I the only one who has had problems with NX valves? Back in my hot rod days, I used NOS products with no failures at all...ever. If I hadn't taken the time to strip the paint and polish the NX bottle, I would have thrown it in the trash and bought an NOS bottle and valve. Will any other valves fit the NX bottle? Thanks.:banghead:
 
Found a recall on NOS valves way back in 2007 found nothing about this NX brand, What did they say about the second valve? remind them you are a professional and two incidents like this can't be a coincidence and that you are putting the word out in the racing community about their product an customer service experience.. :)

Holley News NOS Small Bottle (10 oz to 2.5 lb.) Safety Recall Notice


Nitrous Oxide Systems Recalls Snowmobile and ATV NOS Kit Bottles that Can Forcefully Burst


Bowling Green, KY--This notice is in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

REASON FOR THIS RECALL:
Nitrous Oxide Systems (NOS) has been informed by Cramer Decker Industries that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain burst discs that were inadvertently installed in Bottle Valves for nitrous oxide systems used on motorcycles, ATV’s, personal watercraft, Sneaky Pete systems, and certain other automotive kits that use small bottles (10 oz. to 2.5 lb.). All of the below listed kits and related accessories are sold and distributed under the NOS brad name. This decision was made based on information provided to us by Cramer Decker Industries.

The incorrect burst discs were installed in Bottle Valves commonly used on small nitrous bottles (10 oz. to 2.5 lb.). While the incorrect disc does not pose an immediate danger if the Bottle is used in a manner consistent with nitrous refilling procedures and use, the combination of overfilling a Bottle and exposing the Bottle to high temperatures may cause the Bottle pressure to exceed the safe working limits of the Bottle resulting in Bottle failure (bursting). Because the defective Bottle can burst, the defect can cause injury without prior warning.

Attached is a full listing of all affected part numbers manufactured by NOS. All Bottle valves, whether sold in kit form, assembled to bottles or purchased individually, along with replacement burst discs purchased separately that were purchased from NOS from February 1, 2006 thru November 1, 2006 are subject to this recall.

WHAT WE WILL DO:
We are currently working with our suppliers and retailers to coordinate the return and repair of the defective products. If you are currently in possession of any of the listed defective products, we will be happy to repair them at no charge.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
Please contact the Customer Service Department @ 1-800-638-0032 for a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number and return instructions. Any product containing Bottle valve s for small bottles purchased within the affected date range (February 1, 2006 thru November 1, 2006) should be returned immediately for free replacement of the burst discs.
 
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Nx and Carolina bottle valves will give you problem. I have had the least amount of problems with NOS valves
 
You should email them a link to this thread and let them know approximately 25,000 members are reading and learning about their products performance and your experience with them .
See if they try to take care of you then ?
 
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