compressed air

[crazy98]

i am looking at getting a compressed air tank, i hear they are much better than co2, i have a alpha black with e-grip, what size tank should i get, and are any better than others?

[NealPB]

try for a 68/4500. perfect size for anything

[England]

It all depends on your playing style. Usually the bigger the better, but also the bigger the more cumbersome to carry. Speedballers and Woodsballers using Speedball guns (players from the Dark Side) usually go for 68/4500 as the small tank goes well with the slimness/lightness of the marker. I use an 88/4500 with a remote line.

Are you going to use it as a pseudo stock at the end of your gun or are you going to carry the tank behind you on a vest, with a remote line. If weight isn't an issue then at least get something >= 88ci and 4500 psi. 4500 will give you more shots.

Another thing to note is a HPA tank around  the same size of the co2 tank will give significantly less shots. These are the figures as I recall them for a Tippmann A5 (working at 850psi) :-

3000psi Tank

10 shots per ci
   
68ci  = 680 shots
72ci  = 720 shots
88ci  = 880 shots


4500psi Tank

15 shots per ci

45ci  = 675 shots
50ci  = 750 shots
68ci  = 1020 shots
88ci  = 1320 shots (roughly 20oz co2 equivalent)

HTH
D.

[crazy98]

so my friend is selling a pure energy 72ci 3000psi tank for $30, does that sound like a good deal?

[England]

Couple of things to think about.

1. Thats most likely a steel tank, so its going to be heavier than the Carbon Fibre. That one weighs in at around 5lb I think
2. Whats the Hydro date? All HPA tanks have expiry dates when they need to be re-tested for safety.

Action Village are having a special on 72/3000 tanks, with a 5yr hydro for $60. So you can buy a brand new one for $30 more + postage.

http://www.actionvillage.com/031-3011

Personally I'd go for something bigger and made from Carbon Fibre, but if it doesn't need to be re-tested (ie hydro date has not expired) then $30 isn't bad. Air for 6-7 pods of paintballs. Not sure how much re-testing costs, but it could easily be the cost of the tank.

D.

[crazy98]

ok, thanks ill keep that in mind the next time i look at it.

[gremesmith]

hiiii friends Push fit fitting are under constant pressure in water systems, unlike air when the compressor is turned off there no pressure.I would use 15mm copper pipe with soldered or compression joints, best use steel threaded pipe, if you have the facility.