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stealthy2 
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 Topic: Volocity controlPosted: 12 December 2005 at 8:47pm |
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I wasn't sure where this belonged, so I apoligize if it doesn't belong here. I was just reading about different ways to control the volocity of a marker. I read that the Tippmann Model 98 uses the volocity screw to restrict the air flow released from the valve. I read that other markers use things like spring tensions to control volocity. Wouldn't it be more efficient to have the volocity controled by something like that? Something that would change the amount of air released from the valve, instead of changing the amount that made it to the paintball? I was just curious to see if there where any major pros to having a volocity control like that. I would have thought that it would be more efficient to have some other way to control it. Or did Tippmann make it that way to avoid any patent issues or something? Just curious.
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sinisterNorth
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Posted: 12 December 2005 at 8:58pm |
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Thats a good question. I happen to like the velocity adjustment set-up on Tippys better compared to a lot of other guns. I doubt there's any patent issues, but that may be the case. Either way, it works.
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Posted: 12 December 2005 at 9:25pm |
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I know that the Vector/Viper M1 have a valve that self-adjusts for temperature differences once the operating pressure is adjusted.
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Posted: 13 December 2005 at 12:25am |
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The velocity screw on a Tippmann works by causing turbulence and slowing the air down that goes to the paintball. It does not limit the amount of air going to the paintball. I think the initial reason for the velocity screw was just sheer reliability and ease: they were able to put a solid end cap on the gun, increasing durability. You can buy aftermarket RVAs for A-5s and 98Cs. I doubt that a patent issue is involved here because so many other markers use the spring velocity adjuster.
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stealthy2
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Posted: 13 December 2005 at 2:15pm |
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Well thanks for the answers everyone, makes sense now.
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Posted: 14 December 2005 at 10:39am |
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Yeah you're exactly right about the efficiency issue. I suggest an RVA. They're cheap, make it easier to adjust velocity, and help you get more shots/tank.
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