Comments on: Compressed Air vs. CO2 Use for Paintball http://blog.paintball-online.com/2008/02/16/compressed-air-vs-co2-use-for-paintball/ Paintball news & reviews Sun, 20 Jul 2008 04:48:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU By: Big G http://blog.paintball-online.com/2008/02/16/compressed-air-vs-co2-use-for-paintball/#comment-1252 Big G Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:39:16 +0000 http://paintballonline.wordpress.com/?p=323#comment-1252 can co2 and/or hpa tanks be filled before they are empty or do they need to be completely drained to refilled? can co2 and/or hpa tanks be filled before they are empty or do they need to be completely drained to refilled?

]]> By: jcnelson http://blog.paintball-online.com/2008/02/16/compressed-air-vs-co2-use-for-paintball/#comment-1233 jcnelson Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:19:05 +0000 http://paintballonline.wordpress.com/?p=323#comment-1233 Hello Chris, The 'ci' stands for cubic inches, or the volume of the tank. Naturally, the more cubic inches at a given pressure, the more shots your marker gets. The VS3 operates at low pressure but its regulator was designed to use a high output tank. Thus, you can a high or low output tank with your marker. Most markers now can use a high output tank so they are more universal. Hello Chris,

The ‘ci’ stands for cubic inches, or the volume of the tank. Naturally, the more cubic inches at a given pressure, the more shots your marker gets.

The VS3 operates at low pressure but its regulator was designed to use a high output tank. Thus, you can a high or low output tank with your marker. Most markers now can use a high output tank so they are more universal.

]]> By: Chris http://blog.paintball-online.com/2008/02/16/compressed-air-vs-co2-use-for-paintball/#comment-1231 Chris Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:15:28 +0000 http://paintballonline.wordpress.com/?p=323#comment-1231 While shopping for a compressed air tank on ebay, I noticed that the tanks have a ci number, usually 45ci or 68ci. What do those numbers mean? Also, I have a Spyder VS3, which uses a low pressure system, does it matter which tank I get or what should I look for on a tank that tells me its low pressure. Thanks. While shopping for a compressed air tank on ebay, I noticed that the tanks have a ci number, usually 45ci or 68ci. What do those numbers mean? Also, I have a Spyder VS3, which uses a low pressure system, does it matter which tank I get or what should I look for on a tank that tells me its low pressure. Thanks.

]]> By: jcnelson http://blog.paintball-online.com/2008/02/16/compressed-air-vs-co2-use-for-paintball/#comment-1136 jcnelson Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:35:47 +0000 http://paintballonline.wordpress.com/?p=323#comment-1136 Hello Jeff, Its a big topic so I try to cover the basics without getting too technical. I guess I just need to keep adding more bits of info as I realize what I forgot to point out. To paraphrase what I edited for your question, high output systems are tuned to 850psi going into your marker and low output systems are set to 450psi. Some highend markers like Angels need a low output tank. Some like Invert Minis and older ICD markers work better with one (less stress on the gun's inline reg). If your marker is designed to run at 200psi or less then consider a low output. The vast majority of markers use high output, especially Spyders and Tippmanns. Remote hoses are typically rated to at least 1800psi so don't worry about that. Hello Jeff,
Its a big topic so I try to cover the basics without getting too technical. I guess I just need to keep adding more bits of info as I realize what I forgot to point out. To paraphrase what I edited for your question, high output systems are tuned to 850psi going into your marker and low output systems are set to 450psi. Some highend markers like Angels need a low output tank. Some like Invert Minis and older ICD markers work better with one (less stress on the gun’s inline reg). If your marker is designed to run at 200psi or less then consider a low output. The vast majority of markers use high output, especially Spyders and Tippmanns. Remote hoses are typically rated to at least 1800psi so don’t worry about that.

]]> By: Jeff Hartz http://blog.paintball-online.com/2008/02/16/compressed-air-vs-co2-use-for-paintball/#comment-1133 Jeff Hartz Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:40:04 +0000 http://paintballonline.wordpress.com/?p=323#comment-1133 Good job on the comparison! Why are some HPA tanks called high pressure and others low pressure output, and how do you know which is best? If you pich the wrong one, could it damage your marker and/or remote? Good job on the comparison! Why are some HPA tanks called high pressure and others low pressure output, and how do you know which is best? If you pich the wrong one, could it damage your marker and/or remote?

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