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HPA tanks and regulators

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Topic: HPA tanks and regulators

Posted By: Giblet
Subject: HPA tanks and regulators
Date Posted: 01 September 2004 at 3:04pm

Current gas setup

98c, vertical adaptor w/ expansion chamber, remote line, 20oz co2

When it comes to all this stuff I'm in the dark. I want to know if I get a HPA tank: (i think its HPA at least, whatever the compressed air tanks are)

1.Do i have to get a regulator to add to my gun to get the pressure down to operating pressure for my 98c?

2.What is operating pressure for a 98c?

3.Can i get HPA tanks that have built in regulators?

4.Is the increase in performance worth dropping a fair amount on a larger tank?

5.Can I still use a remote line?

6.If I have to buy a regulator to atach to my gun or a third party regulator for my tank (if they dont sell tanks with regulators) is it at all a good idea to set them up myself or should I shell out for a proshop to do it?

Sorry for all the questions I've just been thinking about upgrading for a long time and just havent been able to find good clear answers to al my questions.

Replies:

Posted By: 5ptcontingency
Date Posted: 01 September 2004 at 3:42pm

1. You don't have to. The tank has a built in regulator.

2. Use a high output tank. 800-850 psi tanks are quite common and generally affordable.

3. Yes.

4. Tank size depends on a few things. If you have easy access to air, you can get a smaller tank. If you can only fill once a day, get a larger one.

5. Yes.

6. Don't worry about this one. All you'll need is an HPA tank. They all have built in regulators, unless you specifically buy just a cylinder, which is pointless.

Laster on, you can get a secondary regulator, but it is in no way necessary.

Posted By: 98c - baller
Date Posted: 01 September 2004 at 3:51pm

yes that is true ^^^^

or u can get a secondary reg. first and run on CO2 with it a plamer reg will work very well with co2