The paintball game involves lots of shooting, and it is expected that your gun will run out of gas. A real sports lover can’t let a gas deter them from playing their favorite game. The next thing you will be thinking of is the air compressor and how to refill your tank. Suppose you are at home enjoying the game, and your tank gets exhausted, can you refill it?.
Refilling your paintball tank is one of the easiest tasks. You only need to know how to choose the correct air compressor and the right steps.
The three most common air compressors are:
- High-pressure compressed air (HPA) – contains highly pressured oxygen stored in gas form
- Compressed carbon dioxide – is usually liquid that transforms into gas when released from the tank or when fired.
- Pure Nitrogen – a rare gas stocked by few stores.
Which gas performs better? HPA gaseous state makes it the best as it is not affected by extreme temperatures. Hot- temperatures affect CO2, leading to its expansion and compromise in the tank’s integrity. A decrease in temperature shrinks carbon dioxide, resulting in decreased pressure and shooting power.
What makes carbon dioxide more popular? HPA is generally more expensive compared to CO2. The only people who have it are either compressor store owners or organizers of paintball competitions.
Step By Step To Refilling Your Paintball Tank At Home
Refilling your paintball tank at home is fast, easy, and the most convenient. The only reminder you need is – never to use your tire compressor to refill your paintball tank.
Steps to refilling your tank safely at home:
Step 1. Check Your Tank’s PSI Indicator
Ensure that your tank has a PSI indicator. The normal psi is 4500; make sure it doesn’t go beyond that. If you are using Carbon dioxide, try refrigerating it to stabilize the temperature first.
Step 2. Release The Air
Make a point of going to a well-ventilated area, before opening the valve to release the tank’s air.
Step 3. Ensure The Nozzles Are Well-Connected
Next, connect the tanks and the compressor’s nozzles, ensuring they are well connected and have no air leaks.
Step 4. Examine The State Of The Compressor
After that, make sure the compressor’s power cable is properly connected, then slowly turn it on.
Step 5. Do A Counter Check
Counter-check the gauge attached to the compressor and the gun to ensure that they are performing the same functions.
Step 6. Check For The ‘Hot Fill’
Watch out for the ‘Hot fill’, when button levers are pushed too much. The gun appears filled but reduces drastically after disconnection from the gauge. The hot fill also causes the gauge to rise quickly, thereby destroying your tank. The best you can do is to refill your tanks slowly and patiently.
Step 7. Release The Air
Remove the ‘extra air ‘from the compressor by pushing the valve attached to the compressor. failing to do so leads to nipple damage.
Step 8. Detach The Hose
Detach the hose from the tank fill nipple by pulling it carefully and placing it safely.
In conclusion, tank refilling is a simple task that needs no professional help. The most important thing is to know how to put the right things together.
