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Converting A-5 to HPA

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    Posted: 24 May 2005 at 9:47pm
i'm thinking of converting my A-5 to HPA, and was wondering what parts i'm gunna need, and how much it's going to cost me.

Also, what's the cheapest brand of HPA tank.

My A-5 is stock concerning the internals

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Just a tank. An 800 psi ouput tank or more is all you need. Crossfire and PMI are good, cheap tanks. Can be found pretty much anywhere.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Buggy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 May 2005 at 11:56pm
i would go with a good tank, spend your money for about $190 at County
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Crossfires are great tanks to get. Quick recharge rates, light, and compact.
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Cool,
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A good tank is definitely a plus.  I just recently got a 114ci/3000psi tank with adjustable regulator off of Ebay for $100.  For brand new (when they get them back in stock) you can't beat ActionVillage's price on a 114ci/3000psi Crossfire for $160 + free S/H.

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Armson DOT Sight
Armson Raised Sightrail
DOP Bullet Drop
DOP RVA
DOP X-Core
DOP Vertical Adapter
E-Grip(APE)
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HPA
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Makes me wonder if I should get one for mine. I thought about the low pressure kit, but wouldn't I want to take my expansion chamber off then? Would I leave the X-Chamber on for HPA or get a regulator?

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You would get aregulator, HPA doesnt need an expansion chamber
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote hybrid-sniper Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 May 2005 at 6:16pm

Originally posted by Nickodemus Nickodemus wrote:

Makes me wonder if I should get one for mine. I thought about the low pressure kit, but wouldn't I want to take my expansion chamber off then? Would I leave the X-Chamber on for HPA or get a regulator?

At a high (like 15 or so) ROF the gun will choke due to low airflow. A good reg wont do that.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Nickodemus Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 May 2005 at 9:05pm
So should I take off the x-chamber and buy a low pressure kit, tank, and regulator for my A-5... or buy a little electric speed gun so I could play tournies? Could I use the tank and regulator on both markers?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote You Wont See Me Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 May 2005 at 9:51pm
CHeapest is not always best.

Go with either a crossfire or a Pure Energy,

Stay away from 3A tanks.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote A-5 Command Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 May 2005 at 10:50pm

ur gonna want a male palmer also

68/4500 psi crossfire should be your tank

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