X-chambers and remote lines
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Topic: X-chambers and remote lines
Posted By: cpl_paint
Subject: X-chambers and remote lines
Date Posted: 07 October 2004 at 8:27am
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Hows it going I have a question about expansion chambers and remote lines. Is having a remote line the same as having an expansion chamber? I know the remote line allows you to put the tank anywhere; but I am talking about they both allow more time for the liqud to turn into air. If any one can give me some advice on this that would be great!! ------------- Playing for 5 years Model 98 CAR Stock 14" Razor Barrel 16" CMI Barrel Pure energy remote coil Rocket Cock Maddman spring kit DOP front seal/power tube 12V revy hopper w/x-board |
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Posted By: rmorey
Date Posted: 07 October 2004 at 9:13am
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The short answer to your question is, "no they are not the same". The only real advantage to a remote line is just that - remote location of your tank. There are better things than expansion chambers, and many say that they are a waste of gas. Here is a very good article by an expert on gas regulating (Robert Palmer): ------------- You are never beaten until you admit it. - G. Patton |
Posted By: jeep 98 custom
Date Posted: 07 October 2004 at 1:59pm
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If you run a remote, the co2 has plenty of space to expand, you won't
have freezing issuse. So yes, it is just like an x-chamber in the
respect.
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Posted By: BMFer
Date Posted: 07 October 2004 at 2:54pm
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rmorey, good article. Although you could say its coming from a biased point-of-view. All I can say is, my marker used to freeze up after sustained periods of high ROF. Since I've added a remote I've yet to have this occur. |
Posted By: hashi2008
Date Posted: 07 October 2004 at 3:51pm
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If you are wanting an expansion chamber, don't waste your money. I would get a Palmer Stabilizer. If you want a remote, then get one, but if you are looking for an expansion chamber, save up for a Palmer. ------------- Founder of the "Forumers Against the Ugly Woman Sigs" also known as FAUWS. |
Posted By: cpl_paint
Date Posted: 07 October 2004 at 5:34pm
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Thanks alot every one I read the article and it helped alot. I will check into teh stabilzer and wait till i get enough money. thx ------------- Playing for 5 years Model 98 CAR Stock 14" Razor Barrel 16" CMI Barrel Pure energy remote coil Rocket Cock Maddman spring kit DOP front seal/power tube 12V revy hopper w/x-board |
Posted By: ncbbh88
Date Posted: 07 October 2004 at 7:46pm
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in the long run go nitro no freeze and much more constant pressure ------------- http://img203.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img203&image=kerrypyle0nt.jpg"> 
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Posted By: Savior_six
Date Posted: 07 October 2004 at 7:47pm
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It might be a good idea to get a remote line and a stablizer. The remote line helps it to expand the Co2 and then the stab. regulates it. ------------- Team Salem, Kuwait 08 |
Posted By: rmorey
Date Posted: 07 October 2004 at 7:50pm
Ahhhh... good point. Finally someone gives useful criticism without flaming! Actually, I was going to add a footnote mentioning that, but I thought the article made some very good points. Do remotes / expansion chambers help? Yes. Are there better things you can do for your gun? Yes. (in my opinion - and many others) ------------- You are never beaten until you admit it. - G. Patton |
BMFer wrote:Posted By: NitroNick
Date Posted: 07 October 2004 at 7:50pm
| I have a remote with E-grip.. gun hasnt froze yet. |
Posted By: TippmannBallerX
Date Posted: 07 October 2004 at 8:07pm
------------- You wanna dippisize your drink for only a quarter more? You want me to punchisize your face? For free. |
Posted By: POON
Date Posted: 07 October 2004 at 8:33pm
| Get the stabilzer, dont bother with the remote, its a waste |
Posted By: brihard
Date Posted: 07 October 2004 at 10:04pm
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I have a remote, and had the opportunity to get a vertical adapter and x-chamber for my 98c for $30 canadian, so I picked that up too. (Guy had jsut converted to HPA) I've yet to get out and try it, but hopefully it should improve consistency... ------------- "Abortion is not "choice" in America. It is forced and the democrats are behind it, with the goal of eugenics at its foundation." -FreeEnterprise, 21 April 2011. Yup, he actually said that. |
Posted By: rmorey
Date Posted: 08 October 2004 at 12:09am
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$30 Canadian? Isn't that like $1.68 American? (Good Deal!!!) ------------- You are never beaten until you admit it. - G. Patton |
Posted By: keithx
Date Posted: 08 October 2004 at 1:09am
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also with most remote setups your tank sits vertically in your harness... which helps prevent liquid CO2 from entering the remote line... which is sort of the same premise as an anti-siphon tube.. ------------- I prefer .223 over .68 --------------------- A-5 R/T Flatline w/ F/X SD shroud F/X Sniper stock Intruder Assault Foregrip SpecterGear CQB 3pt Sling Crossfire 68/4500 (coming soon) |
Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 08 October 2004 at 2:41am
Thats the reason why I got a remote line fer my setup...no freeze ups and no tube in the tank. ------------- Do not steal....the government hates competition! 
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Posted By: Sand Man
Date Posted: 08 October 2004 at 5:58am
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plamers stab.... ------------- (Go back to your old username. This one's taken.) (formerly known as Hat Trick) |
Posted By: volkov
Date Posted: 08 October 2004 at 11:28am
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I have both, and they both work really good, I haven't tried my gun w/o
the expansion chamber so I dunno if they are really good or just a little edge, but when I added the remote to my gun, it helped even more |