CO2 vs Compressed Air (N2) Part 1/3 - All about Paintball Air Tanks by HustlePaintball.com

[lzboy231]

I'm new to paintball and was wondering do I have to remove the tank from my marker everytime I fill it?

[HustlePaintball]

@lzboy231 CO2 tanks must be removed as they are filled through the same valve that lets the pressure out. HPA tanks have a different fill nipple and do not need to be removed from the marker.

[TheSaltysack]

co2 is history bro

[foghat456]

for the first tank they showed on this video, can you fill it with compressed air instead of co2?

[HustlePaintball]

@foghat456 You cannot, nor should you EVER, fill a CO2 tank with compressed air - it's extremely dangerous, as compressed air tanks are much stronger than CO2 tanks.

[superman100638]

i get my co2 tank field for 2 bucks 

[adderlyyadiqq]

hey do the co2 / compressed air tanks come filled?

[HustlePaintball]

@adderlyyadiqq Tanks cannot be shipped full. If your tank is shipped it will arrive empty. If you buy one in the store we do offer the first fill free!

[ShadowMcCity]

can u refill your compressed air tank at dicks?

[HustlePaintball]

@ShadowMcCity Our local store does not fill HPA tanks. I would check with your store to be sure.

[Bu11zzAye]

How Many Shots Do You Think You can Get In Fall Time Such as 60 -75 degrees out of a 20 0z c02 tank?

[HustlePaintball]

@Bu11zzAye 60-75 degrees won't hurt your shot count, but it will hurt your pressure. You'll probably drop a good 15-20 FPS from where you would be if it were an 80-90 degree day.

[AbeybladeAsteR70185]

HustlePaintball my firends say that Co2 is worse than Compressed air. They say Its damages your gun faster. Is this true?

[HustlePaintball]

@AbeybladeAsteR70185 Yes, not only that, but because it is unregulated pressure your shot to shot consistency which translates directly to accuracy is worse. HPA is always a better choice over C02. Most mid to high end guns can no longer use C02 as it will ruin them.

[Doddinator12]

2000$ worth of tanks right there

[JRRCherry369]

Hey I´m planning to get a alpha black, and my weather is quite hot here in florida, so what type of tank do you recomend me? co2 or compressed air?

[HustlePaintball]

@JRRCherry369 The heat really isn't a factor, HPA is ALWAYS better as it is regulated and consistent, it also does not destroy seals like C02 does.

[smiletehk]

your awesome!

[gunmaster9898]

i have a 3000 psi air tank and my dad has a electronic air pump for the car tire would i be able to use it?????? PS. i have an adapter for it

[HustlePaintball]

@gunmaster9898 No, you need one with a MUCH higher output then that. Compressors for paintball and scuba equipment are several thousand dollars to start.

[loslakers530]

Is a co2 bad for all tippmann guns? And also if you have a remote line on your marker to the co2 tank while your marker is facing down (barrel to the facing the ground), does the co2 still leak into your gun..?

[soadlovesjohn]

how many shots can you get with 2000psi?

[HustlePaintball]

@soadlovesjohn It depends on the size of the tank, and how efficient your marker is.

[ATREYDISM]

where can u get an HPA tank filled up?

[HustlePaintball]

@ATREYDISM Your local field will have the capability. Some scuba shops can also fill but I would call ahead to be sure.

[TNTslayer1997]

can i use my compresser to fill a compressd air tank if so were would i get a atchment

[HustlePaintball]

@TNTslayer1997 If you are referencing something like a car tire air compressor, no. If you have an industrial strength air compressor (3000-5000psi and not 150-200psi) then yes, you could probably find the fittings from the same company.

[The5thshadow23]

how old do u have to be to buy a nitro tank

[mario11168]

@The5thshadow23 I'm gonna take a wild guess with the age of any, since I saw a 9 year old buying it from the store and walking out. Tanks aren't filled when they're sold (at least mine aren't) and even if it were the changes of any danger would be incredibly low, so I don't know why there would be an age limit.

[Achilles122100]

how does hpa preform with tippmann compared too co2?

[HustlePaintball]

@Achilles122100 Every marker will be more consistent and more accurate using HPA. This includes all of the Tippmann line.

[Fuadbaghdady]

My gun package description online says that the Co2 tank that is included with the package says that the tank works well with an external velocity adjuster and that it works well with Co2, nitrogen, and compressed air. I have an air compressor so can I fill it with air???

[HustlePaintball]

@Fuadbaghdady No. CO2 and HPA tanks fill completely differently and a CO2 tank has no way of being filled with compressed air.

[jojojosmart]

@HustlePaintball - I'm thinking of making a spare air tank out of one of these. Can't I just add a air adapter to this where I can fill it from my garage air compressor?

[HustlePaintball]

@jojojosmart You cannot fill this tank with your garage compressor, because most garage compressors go up to about 300psi max, whereas typical compressed air tanks go up to 3,000psi or 4,500psi.

[cubsruiz]

can you fill a co2 tanks with compressed air.?

[HustlePaintball]

@cubsruiz No. CO2 and HPA tanks fill completely differently and a CO2 tank has no way of being filled with compressed air.

[ichigo293]

Just wondering but I have the GXG Tactical Vest with 4+2+1 pack that I bought from you guys and I was wondering if the Crossfire 88ci 4500psi Compressed Air N2 Tank will fit into the tank holder pouch.

Thanks

[HustlePaintball]

@ichigo293 I just tested it with a Guerrilla 88ci tank, and it was quite a snug fit, but it did work!

[leonkiller44]

how you can take out your hpa tank from your gun without all the air comes out?

i am new.

[HustlePaintball]

@leonkiller44 Make sure that the tank has no air in it first.

[COGgear1000]

i will accept the plan of paying $50 for a compressed air tank.

[sshea1222]

What do the ORINGS do and how can the CO2 destroy some of the guns. Will it destroy a Tippman 98 custom over a period of time? I'm just starting out and need to know these questions. Thanks

[HustlePaintball]

@sshea1222 The O-rings make the marker retain pressure so that it will actually fire, and the CO2 can slowly rust the marker as it is a liquid.

[ichigokurosaki15100]

hey c02 good fo a spyder mr1? respond asap plz

[HustlePaintball]

@ichigokurosaki15100 CO2 will work on the MR1, but Compressed Air is ALWAYS better than CO2.

[fuckyoda]

so how much psi does a 9 oz compressed air tank have to 9 oz c02 tank? do you have to get the compressed air tanks hydrotested?

[HustlePaintball]

@fuckyoda A 9oz CO2 tank is not filled by measuring the pressure (psi).

You have to get all tanks (CO2 and Compressed Air) hydrotested every 3-5 years to ensure that they are still in good condition and can be filled safely.

[101mierda]

@HustlePaintball umm would u recomend c02 or c/a for a mr1?

[HustlePaintball]

@101mierda We recommend compressed air for every marker. The consistent pressure will make your MR1 more accurate and easier to clean.

[matthewwwish]

is c02 ok for playing backyard paintball for the tippmann a5

[HustlePaintball]

@matthewwwish Yeah C02 will be great for you, just make sure you have a lot of replacement o-rings on hand to maintain your marker.

[pierceman555]

for a tippman project salvo what do you recomend C02 o commpresed air

[HustlePaintball]

@pierceman555 HPA tanks are always the best way to go for any marker. The consistent pressure from first shot to last makes your marker much more accurate and reliable.

[pierceman555]

@HustlePaintball ok thanks



[HustlePaintball]

@pierceman555 HPA tanks are always the best way to go for any marker. The consistent pressure from first shot to last makes your marker much more accurate and reliable.

[16piller16lol]

if i use a remote coil and C02 will it not freeze and is it better?

[HustlePaintball]

@16piller16lol A remote coil will help with alot of your CO2 issues but we still recommend investing in HPA.

[pierceman555]

@HustlePaintball for a tippman project salvo what do you reccomend c02 or compressed air

[MrHamad360]

what tank should i use for a tippmann x7 phenom? lol im a beginner!

[HustlePaintball]

@MrHamad360 Compressed air is the way to go. We recommend Guerrilla Air tanks, they are very high quality and offer super consistent shots. Let me know if you have any other questions!

[runedude2000]

would a compressed air tank be good with an etek3?

[HustlePaintball]

@runedude2000 Etek3's can ONLY USE compressed air, DO NOT USE C02! C02 will destroy major parts of the Etek3.

[JeremyLikesCamaros]

i currently have a tippmann A-5 and ive used Co2 with it ever since i owned it, but i want to switch to compressed air. is there any thing special i need to do, or can i just start using compressed air

[HustlePaintball]

@JeremyLikesCamaros All you need to do is purchase a compressed air tank and start using it! No conversion needed for your gun.

[countryrocker86]

can i use co2 w/ the e-trigger?

[HustlePaintball]

@countryrocker86 You can use Co2 with the E-grip, but we recommend investing in an HPA tank.

[TheDrifter197]

Can you put a regulator on a CO2 tank?

[nojokehoke]

Could compressed air work on a Tippman 98 custom?

[HustlePaintball]

@nojokehoke Yes, compressed air will work great with a Tippmann 98 Custom

[nojokehoke]

Could Compressed air work on a tippman 98 custom?

[sixaxis171]

2 questions... 1 could you just, after its empty, fill up a regular tank with air? and 2 i have an air compresser, could i fill up a regular tank with air? or a air tank with air? please get back 2 me with a good response. thanks

[Leo2297]

So, compressed air makes the paintball shoot farther than CO2?

[HustlePaintball]

@Leo2297 not necessarily but it will be a lot more consistent with shooting a the same FPS (feet per second)

[Leo2297]

@HustlePaintball I see. What air tank should be better for woodball, sniper situations and similars?

[HustlePaintball]

@Leo2297 Compressed air is ALWAYS better.

[nate3342]

Can a compressed air tank work on a tippmann a5 with the techt cyclone upgrade

[HustlePaintball]

@nate3342 Yes a compressed air tank will work great with that set up

[GhostKid0201]

where do u get n2 tanks filled??

[HustlePaintball]

@GhostKid0201 A local paintball store, scuba store, or in most cases a paintball field. You can also fill them at some sporting goods stores.

[HustlePaintball]

@GhostKid0201 Compressed air can be filled at just about any sporting goods stores and it is also available at most paintball fields

[djsoprano32]

um will co2 work good on the alpha black with cyclone feed and remote coil

[HustlePaintball]

@djsoprano32 it will work but i don't recommend using it, compressed air is cleaner and better on your marker

[MapIeWarriors]

Does Co2 work well in a Tippmann Carver One?

[HustlePaintball]

@MapIeWarriors C02 will work decently with the carver one, but we will always recommend compressed air over C02

[MapIeWarriors]

@HustlePaintball How much would the cheapest hpa tank be? and where? like Sports Authority or something?

[PyromaniacDrifter]

what is best for a tippman 98 costom act platnum series ?co2 or compresd air?

[HustlePaintball]

@PyromaniacDrifter Compressed air is ALWAYS better, no matter the marker you have.

[ipdtouch]

how much does a Co2 refill at a paintball store cost? Either for a 9 oz or a 20 oz. And also how much does a refill for compressed air cost at a paintball store usually?

[HustlePaintball]

@ipdtouch Between $3 & $5, probably. Compressed air is typically around the same - $3-5.

[justinpiu]

is a Guerrilla Air Compressed Air Tank good when its aluminum?

[HustlePaintball]

@justinpiu Yes, Guerrilla Air makes some of the best tanks on the market. No compressed air tank is made completely of aluminum, they are a composite of steel and aluminum.

[JakQ9]

@HustlePaintball i have a pod holster with a slot on the back for a 20 oz gurilla air tank to rest on my back, what HPA tank would fit in a slot for a 20 oz co2 tank? (the holster for the tank has some room about a inch of free space. Please reply

[HustlePaintball]

@JakQ9 A any 3000 psi tank will fit, a 48/45, or a guerilla 70/45 will fit as well.

[ceiche0495]

which should i use for a EMX 1000?

[HustlePaintball]

@ceiche0495 Compressed air is always better than CO2 for any paintball gun.

[LukeNukhem]

Is Spyder considered high end cuz Iv got a shitty Tippman I just started playing but in the town that I live in theres nowhere to get Compressed air is it possible to put Co2 in a spyder electra?

[HustlePaintball]

@LukeNukhem Yes, you can use CO2 in a Spyder Electra.

[franklinflyers28]

can u put compressed air in a co2 tank

[HustlePaintball]

@franklinflyers28 No, you cannot put Compressed Air in a Co2 tank. It is extremely dangerous.

[imatroll45]

can i put nitrogen in a compressed air tank and what's the difference between n2 and compressed air

[HustlePaintball]

@imatroll45 Nitrogen and Compressed Air are the exact same, there is no difference, HPA goes by many names and it can be confusing or misleading.

[thegamingvoid]

Is co2 ok to use for the army black tactical marker or is that one of the high end guns he was talking about

[HustlePaintball]

@thegamingvoid You can use CO2 with any Tippmann gun, thouse compressed air is always the best choice.

[rodrigoelmejor55]

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[bballerx41]

The thing is I live in ny n the closest store I have is sportsauthority n they only fill co2. Do most fiels supply hpa? Or else I gotta use co2

[HustlePaintball]

@bballerx41 Yes, most fields do supply HPA

[bballerx41]

Can I use compressed air in a tippmann 98 custom?

[HustlePaintball]

@bballerx41 Yes, you can, and it is highly recommended to use compressed air with ALL paintball guns.

[PabloEldiablo100]

can i use compressed air in a project salvo? and is compressed air the same as nitrogen?

[HustlePaintball]

@PabloEldiablo100 Yes you can, and yes as the video states, Compressed Air, N2, Nitrogen, High Pressure Air, and Nitro are all the same exact thing.

[HustlePaintball]

@PabloEldiablo100 Yes, you can, and it is highly recommended to use compressed air with ALL paintball guns

[aznturtle100]

Were you guys influenced by techpb?

[HustlePaintball]

@aznturtle100 No, we had a lot of customers e-mail in asking us to do instructional videos on the product that we offer, so we started. We strive to be the most informative, un-biased, and easy-to-follow videos, and in this we believe we have no competitor.

[elmatig89]

is pure n2 better than hpa?

[HustlePaintball]

They are the same. Compressed air is far better than CO2 when it comes to performance.

[elmatig89]

If you mean that the performance is the same it can be correct, but when you say that is the same its not the same, puere n2 is 100% n2, and HPA is high presure compressed air, that has almost 80% N2 and lot of other gases with other stuff, i just want to know if the performance between the 2 gases are the same. I want to know this so i know what to buy, a scuba tank or a gas tank for O2/N2/etc. Thx.

[elmatig89]

I use pure N2, since i get it cheaper than HPA here in my country because i use rental tanks for hospitals.

[11039078]

Very, VERY few people actually use pure Nitrogen. Its really just a nickname for hpa (as atmosphere is 72% n2), to get pure nitrogen requires even more expensive equipment than the already expensive compressors used to charge a tank to 3000+ psi, so paintball sites dont use them. Only place you could get pure N2 is diving sites, and even then the performance difference is un-noticeable in this sport.

[matthewmarrs123]

is co2 bad which is better compressed air or co2 for a good long game and lasting.

[HustlePaintball]

Co2 is not as consistent for accuracy or reliability, but it's very price conservative for the amount of shots that you get out of it. If you have the cash to spend, I would always reccommend a Compressed Air Tank over C02.

[matthewmarrs123]

so i should get the compressed air over co2.....how many shots do you get out of co2 and then compressed air.

[HustlePaintball]

Yes, absolutely - Compressed Air is much better than CO2. The amount of shots you get out of your compressed air tank depends on the size of tank you get. To estimate, here is a simple way: For a 3000psi tank, multiply 10 by the amount of cubic inches, and for a 4500psi tank, multiple 15.

For instance, a 48ci 3000psi (48/3000) would give you approximately 48 x 10 = 480 shots. A 68ci 4500psi (68/4500) would give you approximately 68 x 15 = 1,020 shots.

A 20oz CO2 tank would be about 800-1,000.

[matthewmarrs123]

so your basically saying 480 shots out of every psi used???such as 3000 psi you would take 480 shots out of 3000?

[HustlePaintball]

A 48ci 3000psi tank would give you approximately 480 shots, total, before needing to be refilled. The way I arrived at that number is by multiplying 10 times the cubic inches of the tank. So, 48 cubic inches, multiplied by 10 = 480.

It's not exact, but it's a good way to estimate how many shots you could get.

[monkeysrule1o1]

What would be a good expansion chamber for a alpha black tactical with E-trigger (if it makes a difference). Or should i just use compressed air???

[HustlePaintball]

If you can, use compressed air but if you cannot use compressed air the best thing to do is a remote coil instead of an expansion chamber. If you would still prefer the look a an expansion chamber let me know and I will find some that are compatible for the Alpha Black!

[monkeysrule1o1]

Thanks i think im going to use compressed air.

[cod4jrsarge]

what air do i have to use on a Dangerous Power G3??? Please Help.

[HustlePaintball]

Compressed Air (N2, HPA, etc)

[jay2772]

he sounds and looks kinda like seth rogan.

[Brandongoddly1]

Thanks again for Responding, I was checking out Ur web site couldn't find weather ur based/or connected with any stores in Canada?

[HustlePaintball]

We're based in Denver, CO, but we DO ship internationally. Email us at the email address in our videos and we can give you shipping quotes, etc.

[Brandongoddly1]

Thank 4 responding to my question im 14 and still learning about all this! I have another question will the Co2 being cold will it effect my E-grip! (Just wondering because if heard some myths about the electronics failing because of the temperature)

[HustlePaintball]

Depending on the type of electronics. Electro-pneumatic systems can be damaged by CO2, but things like your Tippmann E-Grip will be just fine.

[Brandongoddly1]

Is a Co2 ok on a tippmann A5?

[HustlePaintball]

Absolutely! Compressed Air is always better, but the Tippmann A5 will function pretty well on CO2 (though not very well during the colder months).

[xxxkilleraidsxxx]

what kind of tank would i have to use on a Proto SLG

[HustlePaintball]

I know I already responded to you, but I wanted to post this - you would definitely want to use Compressed Air. My recommendation would be Guerrilla or Ninja, and size is up to you, but it would have to be compressed air.