I own one, and have for many years. It has worked great until just now, it's having trouble firing. On the side it says something about unlocking the fuel cell (to purge it), then pumping the nailer 3 times, then resetting the switch. When I do that, it fires good one time, sometimes twice. But after that, it either just makes a weak noise, or it fires, but only sends the nail in a 1/2" or so. In the manual it talks about getting a replacement kit for the airfilter and the firing device. I went to the places that carry the brand, and (a) I do not see the kit, nor do they know about it, or (b)they don't carry a new one (at this point, I may as well consider getting a new one if this is going to be a real pita). I don't see it on the DeltaPorterCable website either. Have they stopped making the cordless 15gauge nailer (the one that uses the gas cylinders)? By the way, I tried other cylinders, that is not the problem. I have a ton of nails and cylinders, so I want to either get a new one or fix this one.
Has anyone else had this problem? What is the fix? Anyone know where I can get the kit? Anyone know where I can get a new one or even a refurbed one that is running like new?
Thanks, Ralph
I have a Bammer CDA250 and I need to know where I can buy fuel cells. I've tracked every google hit for the last hour and none of them have it in stock. Did PC discontinue the Bammer and/or fuel cell? Has anyone else struck out at their local stores? I got a blank look at Home Depot.
Thanks.
Thanks.
The bammer has problems, but I don't know the details of them.
I has been discontinued. I think only a couple of years after it was introduced.
You might be able to order if online.
http://www.dewaltservicenet.com/servicenet_home.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
Or check with the local service center.
If not you might try ebay and see if anyone is selling old stock.
I has been discontinued. I think only a couple of years after it was introduced.
You might be able to order if online.
http://www.dewaltservicenet.com/servicenet_home.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
Or check with the local service center.
If not you might try ebay and see if anyone is selling old stock.
My Bammer is having misfire problems and I have 3 & 3/4 fuel cells available for sale. Email teester@ameritech.net if interested for $40 inculding shipping.
Hi Bob,
I have a couple of these & am very happy with them with the exception of the shortage in fuel cells since PC discontinued them. I noticed that you mentioned that you had tried other fuel cells. I have tried to fit a paslode fuel cell into mine, even went to the extreme of machining an adaptor to get the paslode fuel cell to fit & still no luck. What other fuel cells have you found that operate in the Bammer?
Thanks,
Silas
I have a couple of these & am very happy with them with the exception of the shortage in fuel cells since PC discontinued them. I noticed that you mentioned that you had tried other fuel cells. I have tried to fit a paslode fuel cell into mine, even went to the extreme of machining an adaptor to get the paslode fuel cell to fit & still no luck. What other fuel cells have you found that operate in the Bammer?
Thanks,
Silas
Try www.alexgs.com, Alexandria General Supply. They sell 12-packs, don't know about individual cells.
Good Luck
Good Luck
Thanks for the reply on the availability of the Bammer fuel cells. What I was really trying to find was someone who had managed to get a Paslode fuel cell to work in the Bammer since they are available just about anywhere and are not 10 years old. I made an adaptor to fit between my Bammer and a Paslode Yellow fuel cell, but the Bammer will not fire. Don't know if it is the type of gas in the yellow cells, or a problem with the adaptor. The adaptor allows the Bammer regulator to pressurize, but the gun will not fire with it. Anyone have any ideas?
hi my name is david,i to own the cda250 bammer i had the same trouble as you. all i had to do was soak the whole gun down with wd40,im not saying this will work for yours but hey what do you have to loose at this point,also somtimes i have to compress mine twice before firing,it builds compression i think? any way do you know where i can buy some fuel cells?
david peterson sr.
david peterson sr.
If your still looking for one, I have one that I bought new ten years ago and used when I remodeled my kitchen and haven't used since. Still have 2 new fuel cells with it as well(all in original case/box). Let me know if your interested and I'll email you some pictures, otherwise I'm putting it on Ebay.
4-12-09
4-12-09
Do you still have the Bammer Fuel Cells? They are marked 42 g. I would be interested in as many as you have. Please email me at Tscript@comcast.net. Thanks in advance!
I hope you got things worked out with your Bammer. If not, and you plan on getting a new nail gun, would you be interested in selling your leftover fuel cells? I only have a partial cell left and can't seem to find anyone left who carries them since the model is discontinued. Thanks.
I have a brand new cda250, never used for sale. Instead of fixing your broken unit, buy a new one. I'd like $40 + shipping for nailer, case and box of nails. For more info or pics, write barnsn60@yahoo.com. Thanks
Hi,
I have a CDA250 that is working fine, but need 1 or 2 fuel cells to finish a couple projects. After that I would consider letting it go if you are still in the market.
Don
I have a CDA250 that is working fine, but need 1 or 2 fuel cells to finish a couple projects. After that I would consider letting it go if you are still in the market.
Don
Thanks to everyone who replied to my earlier post about the half dozen Bammer fuel cells we were willing to sell. We have since discovered that these things are seemingly impossible to ship (at least without special certification and a hazardous materials contract with a shipping company). So it seems our only option is to sell them locally.
We live in the western suburbs of Boston. If anyone who is interesting in acquiring these fuel cells lives close enough to arrange a hand-to-hand exchange, let us know.
We live in the western suburbs of Boston. If anyone who is interesting in acquiring these fuel cells lives close enough to arrange a hand-to-hand exchange, let us know.
Hi,
Yes, the fuel cells are still available. In fact, my husband has since found three more that he had tucked away.
$100 will get you all of them.
Please contact me at jakelleher4(at) verizon.net
Yes, the fuel cells are still available. In fact, my husband has since found three more that he had tucked away.
$100 will get you all of them.
Please contact me at jakelleher4(at) verizon.net
I understand that the Post Office has shipping restrictions. Can these fuel cells just be shipped by UPS ground?
Interesting. I suppose other people just ship them and do not declare what is in the box. I know I bought 2 bammers on E-bay and they both arrived by UPS in their plastic cases with several fuel cells inside. Nice tool. too bad PC does not support them anymore. Has anyone come up with an alternative fuel cell source or a way to refill the old cells?
I did a search on the net and found a forum that discusses refilling the bammer fuel cell from a propane bottle with an airsoft propane adapter.....
http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/bammer-nailer-fuel-cell-replacement-35778/
I think it's worth a try.
http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/bammer-nailer-fuel-cell-replacement-35778/
I think it's worth a try.
I am a member of the DIY chatroom and I have been watching this thread. There have been 2 people who tried to refill a bammer cell with propane. One was successful, the other was not. I have been trying to find out exactly what the successful person did. Still waiting
I live in Rhode Island and would buy all the fuel cells you have contact me lucasskywalker1@aol.com Thanks
It's my lucky day I just located 27 fuel cells at my local hardware I got an incredible deal on the lot. I do own 2 straight and one angle bammer but I would buy more fuel cells if I could find them.
can't be legally shipped so if you live in southern New England (Rhode Island) and don't mind driving for them I can help you out.
I created a youtube video on how I refill the bammer fuel cell with propane using an air soft green gas propane adapter. Tip: make sure to silicone lube the inlet of the bammer fuel to help prevent o-ring damage. Your mileage may vary. Use this information at your own risk. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HXPHoB6RMM
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I see the Utube video posted on refilling the bammer. I ran across an article about the bammer on another website (DIY I believe) where they were talking about an article written on the bammer when it first came out, where they stated that it ran om Mapp gas. Is your bammer getting enough fire power to drive 2.5 inch nails with the propane? And by the way, thanks for the video, I have been on a waiting list for a propane adaptor for about 4 months with no luck. Looking for the $6.99 metal version from Cheaper than Dirt, which has been out of stock. Not interested in the plastic.
yes, I would be interested if you have not already sold them. Thank you very much. My email is dave@diamondwelldrilling.com.
I have been following the DIY thread as well. However, I went to the Alexgs.com site to order the adapter and they say they are out of stock. Does anyone know if this is a permanent situation or if there is anyone else offering an adaptor.
also I read the thread above about the paslode adaptor. Has anyone made this work and is there anything on the market in the form of an adaptor?
also I read the thread above about the paslode adaptor. Has anyone made this work and is there anything on the market in the form of an adaptor?
Sorry this is longwinded. I own three Bammer cms200s that I use in my fireworks business, and needless to say I am out of fuel cells. I tried to refill some and failed miserably. Don't bother trying this unless you can pull a vacuum on the cell before trying to fill it. The Utube video is useless he can only get a couple of grams of propane in the cell because the pessure of the gas in the cell is equal to the liquid propane pressure in the propane bottle.
I removed the rgulator from one of my bammers, adapted a regulator to a propane bottle. If i set the regulator on the propane bottle to 16PSI and feed the Bammer with a 5/32 OD polyurethane tube the bammer fires perfectly. I put a belt clip on the propane bottle so I can keep it handy. I know this is a lot of work but it saved me from throwing away 3 bammers.
I removed the rgulator from one of my bammers, adapted a regulator to a propane bottle. If i set the regulator on the propane bottle to 16PSI and feed the Bammer with a 5/32 OD polyurethane tube the bammer fires perfectly. I put a belt clip on the propane bottle so I can keep it handy. I know this is a lot of work but it saved me from throwing away 3 bammers.
The issue of pulling a vacuum on the empty fuel cell before trying to fill it makes a lot of sense & explains my cold fingers. I would love to see the specifics as to how you adapted a propane bottle and regulator to your bammer(S). I have 2 of them I would like to be able to continue using. If you have pictures, tips, parts, anything that will help me duplicate your idea it would be greatly appreciated. Please drop me a line at silasfsmith@yahoo.com
Thanks
Thanks
Ralph, I have one that I've hardley used if you're interested. Seriously it is like brand new. I can send you pictures if you would like, if you're interested make me an offer. 702 736 8795 in the office or 914 760 4465 cell. Vinny
The tool to reload cells can be found at
http://www.shortyusa.com/airsoft.html?http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1501&UID=1287704250-76.120.42.81&CA=&RID=
Porter Cable uses Mapp gas. I did get propane to work but after 15 or so firings it stopped and would not work even with a non reloaded cell. I suspect it somehow got moisture in the chamber and itwould not spark. I let it dry out for a day and it started working.
The trick to loading is to heat the empty in hot water and use the tool to evacuate all the gas then freeze empty in the freezer. The process causes a vacuum in the empty.
I held the mapp gas bottle and the empty against my chest and rocked it allowing some gas to escape as the liquid entered the empty. This process does work.
Am I the only one who is ****ed of at PC for discontinuing support? They need to step-up and make this right. Allow third parties the right to mfg.the patented cells or exchange the nailer for one that is supported.
Shame on Porter Cable.
http://www.shortyusa.com/airsoft.html?http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1501&UID=1287704250-76.120.42.81&CA=&RID=
Porter Cable uses Mapp gas. I did get propane to work but after 15 or so firings it stopped and would not work even with a non reloaded cell. I suspect it somehow got moisture in the chamber and itwould not spark. I let it dry out for a day and it started working.
The trick to loading is to heat the empty in hot water and use the tool to evacuate all the gas then freeze empty in the freezer. The process causes a vacuum in the empty.
I held the mapp gas bottle and the empty against my chest and rocked it allowing some gas to escape as the liquid entered the empty. This process does work.
Am I the only one who is ****ed of at PC for discontinuing support? They need to step-up and make this right. Allow third parties the right to mfg.the patented cells or exchange the nailer for one that is supported.
Shame on Porter Cable.
I found a replacement for the fuel cells from woodworkers supply...let me know what you think...click the link
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