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***xPiZZeRx*** · March 16th, 05:27 PM

I'd prefer nitro on any setup, but Co2 wouldn't be too bad on the Omen.

And I see that you're banned, again...How many user names have you made? I know you'll be back.

***KingStewie666*** · March 29th, 12:01 AM

hpa defenitely. I just bought a hpa tank for the first time and i have to tell u it is GREAT! My shots r more streight and dont loft. So all of u that still have a Co2 tank get the $ and get a hpa tank.

***chubby125*** · April 11th, 07:05 PM

jon is gay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**gavint** · April 12th, 11:03 PM

How many shots could I get with a 45/3000 tank?

***xPiZZeRx*** · April 12th, 11:41 PM

You could have looked in the other sticky in here for that answer.

But anyway, about 450 shots which varies between different gun setups.

***Sargon_of_Agade*** · November 13th, 10:15 AM

Doing comparison report about paintball fuels. Please give me some solid sites to visit for info. (already went Tippmann chart comparison)

ZfrkS62 · February 15th, 11:17 PM

sorry to dig up this old thread, but i have a question about HPA

I thought i read somewhere on here about efficency/velocity stability problems on HPA tanks above certain sizes/pressures. I want to say the line was at 68/4500 but i'm not sure.

I can't find the thread i read it on, but it could be i was just not remembering Master of Paint's post correctly...

**sick_dawg** · February 16th, 02:16 AM

The size of the tank shouldn't have any effect on efficiency or velocity. You will obviously get more shots out of a larger tank, and it will be heavier, but other than that it will still be as stable as a smaller one of the same brand until it gets low on air.

ZfrkS62 · February 16th, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sick_dawg5440

The size of the tank shouldn't have any effect on efficiency or velocity. You will obviously get more shots out of a larger tank, and it will be heavier, but other than that it will still be as stable as a smaller one of the same brand until it gets low on air.

Yeah, that sounds logical. I was struggling to rationalize how that was supposed to make sense in my head.

Thanks

***Mondo131*** · February 17th, 12:51 AM

Let me get this straight:

HPA is compressed air.

CO2 is a compressed liquid.

HPA isnt effected by weather, co2 is.

HPA bottles is more expensive than co2

HPA is cheaper to refuel

HPA is cleaner.

HPA can be used without any gun modifications.

HPA needs a regulator.

I miss anything?

***xPiZZeRx*** · February 17th, 11:07 AM

CO2 is compressed CO2, but, inside the tank, it is mostly in a liquid form.

HPA isn't necessarily cheaper to fill than CO2. It depends on the places you get it refilled at. They're both around the same price.

With HPA, the gun doesn't always need a regulator. That's only with low-ends like Spyders, those guns do not need regulated air. High-ends do. And HPA tanks have regulators on them.

***Mondo131*** · February 17th, 11:14 AM

What should i get for my gun then? (Look in signature)

Say you went to a tourni and used a HPA tank as your main. Can you take a CO2 tank and put it in a pod pack and switch em out without any modification?

***xPiZZeRx*** · February 17th, 11:21 AM

CO2 would be fine on your setup, but I'd go HPA just because it's HPA. Yes, you can run both at the same time.

**mLuH** · February 17th, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xPiZZeRx

CO2 would be fine on your setup, but I'd go HPA just because it's HPA. Yes, you can run both at the same time.

yes but its not exactly recommended to keep switching them out. i doubt youd want to carry a thing of co2 on your back, it'd get heavy. just buy a good sized hpa tank and you wont run out in the middle of the game

***Mondo131*** · February 17th, 01:23 PM

Ill probabley stick with co2 for now until the summer when i can make enough money in 4 days to pay for a good HPA,

Thanks for the help.

P.S. If anyone knows someone selling a good hopper give me a PM.

Nav · March 22nd, 07:59 PM

ok i read through all of this thread and it is very informative. xPizzerx stated that a regulator is needed on a low end spyder. I plan on buyingh the tippmann ACT pro e and a hap tank. would i also need a regulator? also, regarding tank covers, are they needed for steel hpa tanks? thanks agian in advance, keep up the good work people, this is a great thread!

***xPiZZeRx*** · March 22nd, 08:27 PM

No, I said that low-ends like Spyders do not need to be regulated. It was kind of confusing the way I said it though, sorry.

I'm pretty sure it isn't necessary to have a regulator on your Tippmann. HPA should run on them fine and you shouldn't have to worry about breaking the gun from high pressures.

Tank covers are a good thing to have for any HPA tank. Steel or not. You'll want to protect your $80+ investment.

Nav · March 23rd, 06:01 AM

alright thanks for the advice. would any cover do or should i spend like $40CDN on a nicer cover? i can buy one locally for around $15-$20 but its plain black. what do you suggest?

***xPiZZeRx*** · March 23rd, 04:05 PM

Anything's good really. Just as long as the cover isn't too thin so it actually offers some protection. And I love my 05 Dye Rhino Cover. Has a lot of padding and is pretty hot looking. Like $25 new.

dollargeneral · March 28th, 09:02 PM

I have a steel tank and have friends that have carbon tanks but I cant feel a lot of difference between the two. My 72ci steel tank feels the same as a 68 ci carbon wrap. To me it is worth saving 100+ $$ for a few oz's in weight.