Can you use CO2 cartridges for paintball guns?
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Can you use CO2 cartridges for paintball guns?
For paintball we use two types of vessels: disposable CO2 cartridges and refillable CO2 tanks, also known as CO2 bottles. Most disposables are in the form of 12 gram CO2 cartridges that are used in stock class pump markers and paintball pistols like the Tiberius T8.
Can paintball CO2 tanks be refilled?
Many local or national sporting goods stores often fill CO2 tanks for paintball guns. Sporting goods stores are easy to find and usually do a great job at filling tanks, though if you get an inexperienced person helping you, there is the risk that they will overfill your tank, which can result in a burst safety disk.
Are all CO2 canisters the same?
CO2 cartridges come in various sizes – there are 16 gram and 20 gram units, among others. Typically, smaller units are ideal for filling road tires and standard bike tires, while larger ones are often used on larger volume 29ers, mountain and fat bike tires.
Are there different types of CO2 tanks?
CO2 Cylinders tend to come in different sizes, most of them ranging from 10-50 lbs. The materials used to manufacture them are different as well. The 2 most common material used are aluminum and steel. A few materials that could be considered uncommon for a CO2 cylinder include Kevlar and fiberglass.
Can paintball Co2 tanks explode?
Yes, paintball tanks can explode. There have been a few reported cases of paintball tanks exploding and harming others near the explosion.
Do CO2 cylinders expire?
While the gas in the CO2 cylinder does not expire, our cylinders need to be checked for quality assurance purposes by a certain date, which can be found at the bottom of cylinder.
How do I know what CO2 tank I have?
Around the collar of the cylinder stamped into the body are a number of identifying characters. Here’s what those markings represent: DOT-3AL – The U.S. regulatory authority, the Department of Transportation (DOT), and specification, 3AL, to which the cylinder is manufactured in compliance.
