HPA
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Topic: HPA
Posted By: blue orchids
Subject: HPA
Date Posted: 09 November 2005 at 4:56pm
| i know HPA isnt affected by weather but does that count for really cold weather like below 0? will that kind of temperature effect performance? |
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Posted By: Mr. Heckler
Date Posted: 09 November 2005 at 4:59pm
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HPA will be consistent for any weather that will ever be tolerable to play paintball in. ------------- The Tippmann Forums.....My Anti-Drug. -98Custom -Flatline -6-Position Collapsible Stock -32 Degrees Remote Hose -Crossman Red Dot |
Posted By: bluemunky
Date Posted: 09 November 2005 at 5:02pm
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I don't know why you would even want to play in weather that cold, but I think it would hold up.
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Posted By: Whazuuup!
Date Posted: 09 November 2005 at 5:38pm
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It won't affect it at all, with a resonably full tank. The reason is that the pressure inside the tank is proportional to the temperature of the gas. So lets say originally your inside pressure is 4500 at room temp (298 K). So when the temp drops to 0°F / -18°C / 255K, your pressure will be 86% of the original (ratio of temps). So your internal pressure will be 3870 PSI. Then your reg takes it down to 850 for the gun. So either way, the temp inside the tank is a lot more than the gun takes, so the reg will do it's job and you'll still have a constant supply of air. And I still hate posting after BlueMunky because of his rather disturbing and oversized signature... Later ------------- 
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Posted By: blue orchids
Date Posted: 10 November 2005 at 7:37am
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i wouldnt want to play in that weather, i was just wondering |
bluemunky wrote:Posted By: amishman89
Date Posted: 10 November 2005 at 5:46pm
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In your first sentance you answered your own question . ------------- Only Hugh can prevent florist friars. |
Posted By: BassMan
Date Posted: 10 November 2005 at 5:50pm
Thats what I was thinking. ------------- Black 05 Shocker Halo B Crossfire 68/45 --Coming Soon-- Dynasty Board NDz Bolt |
Posted By: Clark Kent
Date Posted: 10 November 2005 at 6:07pm
| The air itself will be fine - but your equipment will have other problems at that temperature. O-rings start leaking, paintballs get fragile, lube/oil starts congealing... |
Posted By: blue orchids
Date Posted: 11 November 2005 at 3:38am
ok cheers guys
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