freezing co2
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Topic: freezing co2
Posted By: christianbiker2
Subject: freezing co2
Date Posted: 24 July 2005 at 7:33pm
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okay i didnt know wich one to put this in so i put in here. now i heard that if u freeze ur co2 bottle before u fill it it multiplys the usage, is it true? ------------- Boarder For Life |
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Posted By: hybrid-sniper
Date Posted: 24 July 2005 at 7:34pm
| It's supposed to be cooled, not frozen. you don't have to do it, a local shop or field should perform the chilling before they begin filling. |
Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 24 July 2005 at 7:36pm
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They're supposed to chill the tanks before they fill them, but some places dont chill them they they dont put in as much c02 and they rip you off.
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Posted By: Commander Cool
Date Posted: 24 July 2005 at 7:36pm
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no, however you do want to keep your tank out of the sun for long periods of time to avoid a leak in the rupture disc. ------------- 
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Posted By: Smitty
Date Posted: 24 July 2005 at 7:47pm
| I stick it in the fridge about 5-10 minutes before filling. Fills so much faster. |
Posted By: Kevin Z
Date Posted: 24 July 2005 at 8:02pm
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CO2 to remain liquid needs to be cold.
Chilling the tank helps the liquid CO2 transfer without evaporating. If the tank is warm the CO2 evaporates and the pressure equalizes before a full transfer takes place. The tank will not be "full". The shop that fills the tank will either empty the tank to chill it, or put an oz or two in it and let it blow. That way the tank is frozen and the liquid transfer is completed sucessfully. It is not necessary to freeze it before going to get it filled. ------------- United States Marine Corps.... When it absolutely, positively, has to be destroyed overnight! Just say NO to junk mods |
Posted By: evil13
Date Posted: 26 July 2005 at 1:37pm
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dont freeze it shrinks the co2 ------------- out of the frying pan into the fire |
Posted By: rossy11223
Date Posted: 26 July 2005 at 1:51pm
| Actually it allows the co2 to remain liquid while you are filling it so it fills much faster. |
Posted By: Justice
Date Posted: 26 July 2005 at 4:24pm
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If you do freeze your tanks make sure it is completely empty. Ya dont want ice crystals to form inside the tank from any unused co2. I used to freeze my tanks all the time. Heck I even dunked my scuba tank in ice water to help fill better. I live in florida and any advantage I can do I will use. ------------- 
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Posted By: RamboBlue
Date Posted: 26 July 2005 at 9:31pm
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i will start doin that now because it takes forever to fill tmy co2 ------------- TIPPMANN KICKS ASS Champions know pain, endure pain, and never complain 98% of paintballers act gangsta', if you are of the 2% that are normal, put this this in your sig. |
Posted By: Justice
Date Posted: 27 July 2005 at 8:52am
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Save up and switch to high pressure air. Heck the metal tanks arent too bad in price and youll save $$ in the long run and also help your marker as far as reliability. -------------
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