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Can you use compressed air on a CO2 paintball gun?
When CO2 is stored in a CO2 bottle, it is in liquid form. Letting only a little CO2 out of the bottle at a time allows for just gas to come out. This gas is what’s used to fire the paintball marker or paintball gun.
Can you put compressed air in a paintball gun?
Paintball guns operate with compressed gas—air or CO2—from tanks filled to 3,000-4,500 pounds per square inch (psi). Although compressed air may offer better performance than CO2, few stores have the capability to properly refill air tanks with it. This poses a common problem for paintball players.
What is the difference between CO2 and compressed air in paintball?
– CO2 tanks are filled through the valve and must be completely drained before filling for a proper fill. Compressed air tanks are pressurized via a fill nipple on the side of the tank regulator.
How do you fill a CO2 tank with an air compressor?
How to Use an Air Compressor to Fill a CO2 Tank
- Step 1 – Drain. You will need the proper compressed air fitting for your air compressor hose.
- Step 2 – Fill ‘Er Up. Determine the size of your CO2 tank and multiply it by two.
- Step 3 – Shut It Down. Turn off your compressor when you’ve reached your calculated time.
Can I fill Co2 tank with compressed air?
You will definitely need a high-pressure air compressor to fill a CO2 tank. You cannot fill them with a low pressurized pump or any hand pump which can go only up to 150 PSI.
Does Walmart fill Co2 tanks?
Unfortunately, Walmart does not fill Co2 tanks as of 2021. Customers can purchase Co2 fill stations at Walmart for at-home use or buy their small, pre-filled, 12- to 90-gram Co2 cartridges. Customers can also visit other businesses such as sporting goods stores or welding supply stores to refill Co2 tanks.