HPA vs N2
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Topic: HPA vs N2
Posted By: drew08
Subject: HPA vs N2
Date Posted: 02 January 2006 at 7:27pm
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i was wondering wnich one would be better for my CP with R/T and what other parts would i need for my gun to make the system work with a HPA or N2 tank. like a LPK or something, and what kind of guage would work best and etc. THANX ------------- CP with RT 14" smart parts tear drop 16oz tank Empire Reloader II the soon to be SEAL |
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Posted By: HPD2
Date Posted: 02 January 2006 at 7:39pm
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In paint ball n2 and hpa are the same. (compresed air)
------------- A-5 R/T BT double triger 14" AA & flatline 68/4500 NitroDuck X2 05 Black Magic SM1 Orbium 3 Egg2 w/ Z-board MP-4 ram |
Posted By: drew08
Date Posted: 02 January 2006 at 7:44pm
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yeah thats what i thought, but so many peopl etalk about n2 being different from hpa ------------- CP with RT 14" smart parts tear drop 16oz tank Empire Reloader II the soon to be SEAL |
Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 02 January 2006 at 8:41pm
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Its the same thing.........
------------- 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: pbdude985
Date Posted: 02 January 2006 at 8:49pm
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they are the same thing , paintball wise ------------- 
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Posted By: drew08
Date Posted: 02 January 2006 at 10:59pm
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and HPA works with my gun right, and what parts do i NEED to put on it to make it work so that it doesn't screw over my gun. like a LPK and stuff. ------------- CP with RT 14" smart parts tear drop 16oz tank Empire Reloader II the soon to be SEAL |
Posted By: sneaky_sniper
Date Posted: 03 January 2006 at 4:42am
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as long as the tank you got is high output like 800psi, all you have to do is follow these easy instructions...
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Posted By: Skillet42565
Date Posted: 03 January 2006 at 10:03am
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If you buy a low pressure tank, your going to need the LPK, otherwise, screw it in, and go shoot em up.
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Posted By: Crossfire636
Date Posted: 03 January 2006 at 10:12am
| like said above...same thing^^^ |
Posted By: drew08
Date Posted: 03 January 2006 at 12:34pm
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aight thanx, but u any of you know if low pressure or high pressure is better and has advantages, and if you know any tanks in particular could you send a link. thanx ------------- CP with RT 14" smart parts tear drop 16oz tank Empire Reloader II the soon to be SEAL |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 03 January 2006 at 2:56pm
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You need a high pressure tank to run your Tippmann unless you have a low pressure kit. Even if you have a low pressure kit, high pressure tanks will give better performance. Good brands include Crossfire, Centerflag, PMI. With your RT I would make sure your tank puts out pressure at the high end (tanks vary from 750-850, depending on brand). You will have an easier time sweetspotting your RT with a tank at 850 than at 750.
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Posted By: drew08
Date Posted: 03 January 2006 at 9:14pm
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ok u know how on like nitro tank descriptions, it has xx/xxxx psi is the second number and what does the first number mean? what would be a good xx/xxxx for my tippmann CP with RT, cause i have no idea ------------- CP with RT 14" smart parts tear drop 16oz tank Empire Reloader II the soon to be SEAL |
Posted By: HPD2
Date Posted: 03 January 2006 at 10:27pm
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u want at least a 68/4500 tank The first set of numbers are the tanks cubic inches. ------------- A-5 R/T BT double triger 14" AA & flatline 68/4500 NitroDuck X2 05 Black Magic SM1 Orbium 3 Egg2 w/ Z-board MP-4 ram |
Posted By: drew08
Date Posted: 03 January 2006 at 10:30pm
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is there any size in particular that would be best for my CP with RT like what would be the medium size? and what is a good psi for my gun? ------------- CP with RT 14" smart parts tear drop 16oz tank Empire Reloader II the soon to be SEAL |
Posted By: HPD2
Date Posted: 03 January 2006 at 10:35pm
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u want a tank that is at least 68ci/4500psi. i use that size tank on my black magic and it gets me 2 games before a refill. i dont know how u shoot but that size will get u at least 1 game before a refill. ------------- A-5 R/T BT double triger 14" AA & flatline 68/4500 NitroDuck X2 05 Black Magic SM1 Orbium 3 Egg2 w/ Z-board MP-4 ram |
Posted By: drew08
Date Posted: 03 January 2006 at 10:38pm
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u mean one game as in like 15minutes? ------------- CP with RT 14" smart parts tear drop 16oz tank Empire Reloader II the soon to be SEAL |
Posted By: HPD2
Date Posted: 03 January 2006 at 11:14pm
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about 10min
------------- A-5 R/T BT double triger 14" AA & flatline 68/4500 NitroDuck X2 05 Black Magic SM1 Orbium 3 Egg2 w/ Z-board MP-4 ram |
Posted By: stealthy2
Date Posted: 03 January 2006 at 11:25pm
| It depends on how much you shoot. I could go all day on my 47/3000 if I forced myself to. I doubt you would want to limit yourself that much though. I know I would hate to. So a bigger/higher pressure tank will hold more air. Estimate how many shots you think you will want before having to refill, then go from there. If you get all day air then you wont really have to worry about paying a lot for refills. |
Posted By: FyreFly
Date Posted: 03 January 2006 at 11:29pm
How much paint do you shoot in a game? How much paint can you possibly carry in your pack at a time? Do you want to have to refill after every game? ------------- 
System X NME LE WGP Orracle Cocker Tippmann A-5 E-Grip & LPK Tippmann 98C Flatline & LPK |
drew08 wrote:Posted By: ken17golf
Date Posted: 04 January 2006 at 1:19am
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Wow, I never had any experience with HPA, but refilling every other game...wow I guess I don't shoot much because I never even bring any extra paint....I am generally close to running out of paintballs at the end of each game with just my 1 hopper full. But I just play woodsball with 8 or so people... |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 04 January 2006 at 11:00am
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A 68/4500 will give about the same number of shots as a 20oz. CO2. Not quite as many, but close. It is also close to the 20oz. in size (a little fatter). All my tanks are 68/4500. With your CP you should get 600-900 shots, depending on specifics. An 88/4500 will give you quite a few extra shots, and the tank isn't THAT much bigger. If you don't have convenient fills, that may be a better choice. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: drew08
Date Posted: 04 January 2006 at 10:38pm
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i shoot like 150-200 paintballs a game ------------- CP with RT 14" smart parts tear drop 16oz tank Empire Reloader II the soon to be SEAL |