cardfunlv

Hello, if I remember right, a scuba tank doesn't exceed over 3000psi. If this is case, then buying a 4500psi tank wouldn't be beneficial. Because you are limited to the pressure of your source. If I planned just using scuba tanks to refill, then I would be ahead money wise to buy the 3000psi tank?
Is my reasoning correct?

I bought an Ion XE, I didn't have any air so I went to walmart and bought one of those co2 quick refills. I just couldn't wait. I was eager and excited to shoot it. I didn't shoot more than 20 times before the thing froze up, fully pressurized. I thought the gun was toast. I suppose I sucked up some liquid co2.
The tech support guy was nice, he said sure send it back, it's probably all messed up and we will fix it for you. He told me to mess with the solenoid, which caused it to discharge.
Fortunately the gun still works.

I'm ready for HPA now.

My parents live in Oklahoma, and we always play paintball the day after xmass. CO2 never really works well because the temp is usually in the 40's or 50's. I learned if we keep the big C02 bottle in the house, nice and toasty, it works better. My parents complain b/c we are running in and out, and making lots of psssst!!!!! noises.

I have scuba tanks and have ordered the fitting to refill HPA tanks. I just need some advice on which HPA tank is best for our situation. A cheaper tank, because I will probably have to buy extras for family members. Our family tourney is very informal.

Thank you,
Jim

toXic

If you plan on keeping the tank and ONLY playing at your house, I would say just get the 3000. But if you think you might sell the tank or play at an actual field, then you should get the 4500. Because fields should be able to fill it fully, and it will be easier to sell a 45 rather than a 3000.


But, remember to get the best of the fill, fill the tanks slowly. For your tank, fill it up about 30 minutes before, then fill it up right before the game. Because when the tank is filled fast, the air is hot and expands, so you get less shots out of a tank even though it may say 3000 while filling it.

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cardfunlv

Thanks for the advice!!

cousin

One more thing to keep in mind, is the price... An 80cf almn is way cheaper than an 72cf steel.

toXic

I think you have that mixed up...

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cousin

Sorry i did not completly read your post, if you are going to over pressure a scuba cylinder, it makes way more sense to do it with a HP steel, instead of an aluminum. Not that I say that's a good idea.