how much co2, is too much co2
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Topic: how much co2, is too much co2
Posted By: sniperr
Subject: how much co2, is too much co2
Date Posted: 19 June 2005 at 10:17pm
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K so if i have an a-5, and play paintball every other weekend, wat oz co2
should i get? 
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Replies:
Posted By: Hella Cool
Date Posted: 19 June 2005 at 10:19pm
| It depends on how long you play at a time, and if your field refills. |
Posted By: sniperr
Date Posted: 19 June 2005 at 10:20pm
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my field does, for a price, and we're talkin full to half day of practice once
every other weekend |
Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 19 June 2005 at 10:21pm
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I like to have the biggest tank possible. That way you don't need to refill the whole day. ------------- A-5 E-Grip JCS Dual Trigger DOP X-CORE 8 stage x-chamber Lapco Bigshot 14" Beadblasted Optional setup: R/T Dead on Blade trigger |
Posted By: RustyNail
Date Posted: 19 June 2005 at 10:22pm
How much paint do you shoot? ------------- This sig doesnt fly. A-5 E-Grip Lapco Bigshot 12" (Bead Blasted) Maddmann Spring Kit |
sniperr wrote:Posted By: Pro-litey
Date Posted: 19 June 2005 at 10:27pm
| you never want to get a tank smaller than a 20oz |
Posted By: Pro-litey
Date Posted: 19 June 2005 at 10:28pm
| but thats just my oppinion |
Posted By: sniperr
Date Posted: 19 June 2005 at 10:32pm
| so i guess a 20 oz it is then |
Posted By: sniperr
Date Posted: 19 June 2005 at 10:34pm
| should i get 1 w/ an on-off valve? |
Posted By: RustyNail
Date Posted: 19 June 2005 at 10:41pm
I have one and I love it but if you are on a budget I don't think it is necessary. http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=necessary - ------------- This sig doesnt fly. A-5 E-Grip Lapco Bigshot 12" (Bead Blasted) Maddmann Spring Kit |
Posted By: Smitty
Date Posted: 19 June 2005 at 10:59pm
| I'd say don't. It's cheaper. I'd deffinetly go for the 20oz. You should fill your own tanks. Have your dad help you and make sure you know what you're doing when you do it. We don't need anyone getting blown up. It's a lot cheaper. I fill my own tanks. It pays for itself fast. |
Posted By: Howie
Date Posted: 19 June 2005 at 11:23pm
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It depends on what kind of setup you are runnng and the style of paintball you play ex. speed vs. woods. For speed ball you might want a smaller tank under 20 if you play the front and larger for the back. For long woods games you might want to consider a large tank 20+ so you don't end up running out of air. Also if you are using a pack that caries your tank attached to a remote get a lare tank because the weight will be on your hips and not the gun. ------------- 
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Posted By: 98_custom22
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 8:28am
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get a 20 oz with on/off valve like the smart parts 20 oz with on/off thats what i had when i had my 98c it was a great tank ------------- 98% of ion owners think ions are better than any high end gun. If you would like to bonus ball these idiots put this in your sig. me: 06 Nasty Nerve 68/4500 +47/3000 halo b freak kit |
Posted By: triggerhappy1
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 10:53am
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A 20oz is the biggest and gives you enough for a whole day (well, not me...). If you want sonmthing a little smaller get a 16oz. Its the same width of a 20oz, but a lot shorter, I like it a lot. ------------- 
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Posted By: ^Pirate^
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 11:06am
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They used to make bigger than 20 oz I think they made a 30 oz. ------------- 
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Posted By: Pro-litey
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 11:10am
| actualy i think it was a 32 but i think they make a 24 but ive only seen 20 and smaller |
Posted By: ^Pirate^
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 11:13am
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Yeah it may have been a 32 oz tank. -------------
It aint about black or white becuz we human I hope we see the light before it's ruined My ghetto gospel |
Posted By: Smitty
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 1:38pm
| I would never go above 20 oz. It's big enough. I just have about 2 of those and my brother has 1. He doesn't paintball yet, but has a 98c. I use that when I go too. I never run out of air. I usually go through 1 20 oz tank all day. Just go for a 20 oz. You don't really need the on/off, but if you think you'd want it go for it. |
Posted By: ^Pirate^
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 2:09pm
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I think having an on/off is helpful because you can turn the air off shoot whats in the gun out then unscrew the tank if you want, no busted O-Rings. It'll eventually pay for itself in O-Rings (May be over the course of years though) -------------
It aint about black or white becuz we human I hope we see the light before it's ruined My ghetto gospel |
Posted By: sniperr
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 2:28pm
i donnknow, mabey w/ maby w/ o an on off, but i'm gettin a 20 oz 
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Posted By: Smitty
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 2:31pm
| Good choice. I'd say pass on the on/off. Then I guess you can just unscrew the tank 1/4 a turn or so, and then shoot the air out of the hose. Next you remove the tank and no busted o-rings. |
Posted By: Jetinal
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 3:13pm
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what difference does havin an on/off valve make? |
Posted By: rossy11223
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 3:14pm
| You can turn it off and unscrew the tank without co2 blasting out everywhere. |
Posted By: sniperr
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 3:28pm
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is that so, them maby the valve would be a good choice. If i left the tank
on the gun, until i ran out would it hurt it? mind you this might be up to a week |
Posted By: Pro-litey
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 3:28pm
its actually more like 3/4 to a full turn. 
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Posted By: Pro-litey
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 3:30pm
yea and by then youll have to buy a new tank any way so it doesnt really matter either way. |
Posted By: sniperr
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 3:31pm
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^
^ look up two and answer my question  jk
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Posted By: rossy11223
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 3:32pm
| You could always get a remote with a slide check. |
Posted By: sniperr
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 3:33pm
| wat the bloody hell is that |
Posted By: rppballer12
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 3:35pm
| i think u should either get a on off valve or an anti-siphon |
Posted By: sniperr
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 3:38pm
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once again, wat the bloody hell is that **edited**? explain people i'm a noob!
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Posted By: rossy11223
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 3:48pm
| What is a slide check? It is just like an on/off and allows you to remove your tank quickly without co2 leaking out everywhere. |
Posted By: sniperr
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 3:50pm
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k, so i'll get a 20 oz withan on/off valve, and when should i take it off?
Should i get a gage? how long does co2 last in thyere? and (last but not least) when will i need a new tank? |
Posted By: RustyNail
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 3:56pm
You shouldn't get a gauge, the CO2 will last in there until you shoot it all and (depending on the tank) 3 or 5 years, then you have to get hydro'd or you just buy a new tank. ------------- This sig doesnt fly. A-5 E-Grip Lapco Bigshot 12" (Bead Blasted) Maddmann Spring Kit |
Posted By: Pro-litey
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 3:57pm
| you will need a new tank every 4 years. and the co2 doesnt leak out of the tanks...so it lasts until you use it |
Posted By: sniperr
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 4:00pm
| thank u |
Posted By: Pro-litey
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 4:16pm
| actually its more like 5-7 years |
Posted By: ^Pirate^
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 4:23pm
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No it's 5, mine was hydro'ed in 04 and needs rehydro'ed in 09 which doesn't matter because by then I'll have sold them bought my alias sold it and bough another Timmy and sold it and....etc....etc. -------------
It aint about black or white becuz we human I hope we see the light before it's ruined My ghetto gospel |
Posted By: Pro-litey
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 4:33pm
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i got one in 01 and i dont need to test it till 08 so no
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Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 4:34pm
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Co2 tanks need to be re-hydrotested every 5 years. ------------- A-5 E-Grip JCS Dual Trigger DOP X-CORE 8 stage x-chamber Lapco Bigshot 14" Beadblasted Optional setup: R/T Dead on Blade trigger |
Posted By: rossy11223
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 4:36pm
| Ha Ha Pro-litey. YWSM says you are wrong and everyone knows he is right because he knows everything. |
Posted By: Pro-litey
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 4:37pm
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i dont really care i bought on in 2001 and it doesnt have to be tested till 2008
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Posted By: RustyNail
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 4:43pm
 ------------- This sig doesnt fly. A-5 E-Grip Lapco Bigshot 12" (Bead Blasted) Maddmann Spring Kit |
Posted By: rempel_70
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 9:47pm
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how much do these kinds of tanks cost ------------- 
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Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 9:54pm
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http://www.smartparts.com - Smart Parts ------------- A-5 E-Grip JCS Dual Trigger DOP X-CORE 8 stage x-chamber Lapco Bigshot 14" Beadblasted Optional setup: R/T Dead on Blade trigger |
Posted By: cdacda13
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 10:11pm
What about them? |
Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 10:19pm
------------- A-5 E-Grip JCS Dual Trigger DOP X-CORE 8 stage x-chamber Lapco Bigshot 14" Beadblasted Optional setup: R/T Dead on Blade trigger |
Posted By: ^Pirate^
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 10:29pm
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I'm the correctness! *Does the escalade off of streetball dance* SP is a great and trustworthy company.
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It aint about black or white becuz we human I hope we see the light before it's ruined My ghetto gospel |
Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 10:31pm
If it wasnt for the Ion. I wouldn't even think about spending money on that company. ------------- A-5 E-Grip JCS Dual Trigger DOP X-CORE 8 stage x-chamber Lapco Bigshot 14" Beadblasted Optional setup: R/T Dead on Blade trigger |
Posted By: Smitty
Date Posted: 21 June 2005 at 10:21am
| ^^ I'd agree. Anyway, I'd say you're just as good not getting the on/off if you plan to get a remote. They have a little slide check where you can unscrew that and just shoot the air out of the hose. |
Posted By: RustyNail
Date Posted: 21 June 2005 at 11:13am
http://www.countypaintball.com/Product_Description.asp?item=823 - LOLZ ------------- This sig doesnt fly. A-5 E-Grip Lapco Bigshot 12" (Bead Blasted) Maddmann Spring Kit |
Posted By: EriK6
Date Posted: 21 June 2005 at 5:26pm
| Get the biggest one so you don't have to go back and forth to get an air refill. Just get a remote line. |
Posted By: Pro_Carbine
Date Posted: 21 June 2005 at 7:57pm
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Id say eather get 16 oz. for 20 oz. ------------- 98c R/T Eggy w/ Z-Board Hpa Tank Double Trigger Drop Foward 12" Smart Parts Progresive Team Morelli Company "autococker with 40 inch hammerhead barrel mounted onto a flatline"-Lester98c LOL |