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    Posted: 23 September 2004 at 4:16pm

Would a Macro line work ok with Co2 or does it only work with HPA?

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Of course it works with co2.
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It works, but I wouldn't do it..I've had macrolines burst on me from CO2. It kinda hurts.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote DrunkDriver Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 September 2004 at 4:46pm
yeah ok benji, it will work fine with co2
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Ya it will work with co2, but I'd use steel braided hoses because they are stronger.
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It will work but it depends on the gun such as you shouldn't put macroline on a tippmann 98c it'll just break the macroline.
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So my A-5 would break the macro line?

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I dont see why it would break, c02 is a much lower PSI than HPA, and macrolines are rated at 10,000 PSI i believe.

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Velocity/pressure spikes with CO2 is one good reason not to use them. I'm not making this up..I've had one blow on my before...Liquid CO2 spraying all over your arm at 800+ psi is not fun. I do not reccomend the use of macroline with CO2. I use it with HPA with no problem, but if you want to be safe with CO2, stick with steel braid.

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I always use steel braid anyway. It looks cooler.
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Benji is not making this stuff up.

I would also suggest using steel braided for your A-5. Not only because of breaking, but because the macroline on my A-5 leaks all the time. I have to adjust it everytime we go out so it stops leaking. Save yourself some effort and get steel-braided.
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Thanx for the advice guys I'll just stick with steel braid then.
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I've never had any problems with macro, except for not having enough of it. basically all it comes down to is preference


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Mine worked fine for about the first 3-4 months...

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Yep, I had a marco line blow on my A-5/Co2. I plan on switching back to steel braided unless I go lp.

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I've always had Macroline on my custom, and i've never had a problem with it...however, its probably because I don't play often as much as others do.  Im out there maybe once a month (if that) now, and plus, I got a different marker, so....

I think as long as you keep the macroline as straight as possible (pretty difficult with a tippmann)  you'll be ok with CO2.  Just get the steel

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