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bbmg power source question
Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 7:37 pm
by goodlunch
hello i just recently finished my bbmg and i want to make it portable. My current plan is to get a 20 oz co2 tank with the kolbat co2 regulator i would post a link but im not sure how to. My question is if i set the psi 100 will the co2 tank last long enough for a practical day of play which for me is around 4 hours and in that time i proably cycle through 6000 bbs. im asking this because im short on money and i dont want to spend a fourtune on refils. Im sorry if this question has been answered because ive been searching everywhere for one. Thanks ahead of time!
Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 8:36 pm
by clemsonguy1125
Ive never actually used one but I think I read one guy was getting about 2000 rounds per tank.
Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 9:48 pm
by jhalek90
my 3000 psi HPA tank will last aprox 3.5 minuets of continuous firing at a regulated 80psi.
the metal parts get VERY cold and form ice. so constant firing is NOT recommended without a metal air tank/breech/vortex block.
pvc is very temperature sensitive, and prone to shattering at cold temps. DO NOT use pvc in a HPA or Co2 cannon, or, if you do, limit the firing of full auto bursts to a few seconds at most.
Hope that helps.
Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 11:22 pm
by Lockednloaded
I recommend a palmers female stabilizer. Better quality, 0-700 psi, same price
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 12:02 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
Ask irisher.
I recommed looking through the
wiki and
this thread in order to optimise the efficiency of your BBMG and getting the most of your shots - if you can get a launcher to give you the performance you want at 50 psi instead of 100, that's already a massive increase in shots per tank.
Lockednloaded wrote:female stabilizer.
If only such a thing existed!
Oh wait...
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 5:36 pm
by goodlunch
thanks for the help so far guys but i got another issue you guys might be able to help me with. i got a adapter from asa to 1/4 inch male hes also offering to sell me a 3000 psi hpa tank with a output of 400 psi i just so happen to have a regulator that will fit on to this. unfortuntly i discovered something of concern when looking at the stats of the regulator it said its maxxium psi is 160 this confuses me becuase it regulates 0-160 psi so does that mean it cant handle more the 160 psi or that it can only allow that psi through it?
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 5:57 pm
by jackssmirkingrevenge
goodlunch wrote:does that mean it cant handle more the 160 psi
That would be my first guess, can you post a pic of it or make and model number?
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 6:00 pm
by goodlunch
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R ... ogId=10053
this is the regulator i have tell me if the link doesnt work.
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 6:08 pm
by jackssmirkingrevenge
I don't think that's the sort of reg you're looking for, it seems to regulate airflow rather than pressure if you catch my drift.
This is the type you're looking for.
I would say play it safe and go for
a paintball reg.
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 9:04 pm
by Gun Freak
I use dual fire extinguishers, unregulated at 150 psi it will shoot for 20 seconds.
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 7:55 am
by django
I was getting only 3000 rounds out of my 20z co2 tank,and running only a really,really small BB chamber so yeh it doesnt last long!