Hi
@Newpumper -
Sorry to hear that you are having bad luck with your cylinder. I had the same problem with most of my flanged cylinders. I would like to know if you're referring to the cylinder in the photo you've attached as a '2-stage'? If so, I should correct you, in that, the cylinder pictured is called an 'Isolator' cylinder.
A 2-stage cylinder actually has only 2 stages (like the photo I have attached here:
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The first stage is the smaller stage (in shadow) and it drops open into a larger 2nd stage chamber. Instead of planning to go for the 'gold' size cylinder (the Bullmaster Magnum), you might find that a well measured custom 2 stage could work out much better for your needs. There are a lot of pump companies on the internet that specialize in custom sized 2stage cylinders. I can help with references, if you want to check them out.
Another route to consider, is a Sun-Tea Jar (or STJ for short). It's a large 1 chamber that will allow your cock/balls to expand much more than your isolator cylinder. But if you purchase the cushion ring for the opening (like the one in my STJ photo I've attached here)
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It basically turns your single stage STJ into a 2-stage! This also allows you a larger jar opening to exit from after your 'junk' has blown up nice and big - keeping the cushion ring on to remove later. Something a normal 2stage won't allow you to do.
Both options are far less expensive than purchasing a Magnum (the waiting list is over a couple of years for them now) but you can purchase your own (glass or plastic) tea jar at Walmart or Target. Pumptoys.com sells a basic
STJ conversion kit for under $100. Or, if you're handy, you can convert your own, like I did here:
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I hope I didn't overstep with my suggestions here, but I sincerely was just trying to extend a helping hand in hopes to make a fellow pumper's journey all the better along the way. I just want to see other pumpers enjoy the full benefits of pumping in the right equipment that makes your goals and full potential all that much better!
B
