HPA tank RSS

Your reg died, or you found a cheap bottle, and you want to know if they'll mate. An r/paintball player asked "Are all HPA tanks standard thread?", meaning the spot where the reg screws into the bottle. For the HPA tank thread, most modern paintball bottles share one standard, but "most" isn't "all." Are all HPA tank threads the same? Most are. PowAir's thread guide says "Most modern paintball HPA bottles use a 5/8-18 UNF neck thread," and that a standard regulator and standard bottle are compatible at that point "in most cases." Carbon and aluminum bottles commonly use the...

Your gear lives in the trunk between games. An r/airsoft player in a dorm asked "Is it ok for the tank to sit in a car where it may get pretty hot?" Leaving an HPA tank in a hot car is unlikely to end in disaster, but players say bring it inside anyway. Can you leave an HPA tank in a hot car? Players say don't make a habit of it. Player report: one reply said "There's practically zero chance anything dangerous happens, but compressed air tanks should be sheltered from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight, particularly composite tanks." Another...

You bought the tank, and now the shop wants another 25 bucks for a neoprene sleeve. An r/airsoft player asked "for a hpa tank, do i need a cover or something or can i just put it in a backpack?" Short answer: an HPA tank cover is optional. It protects the finish, not the tank's strength. Do you need an HPA tank cover? No. Player report: the replies in that thread were "Backpack is plenty" and "Just drop it in a backpack and call it a day." In an older r/paintball thread, one player said covers "dont really do much...

Somebody's selling a tank and reg for half of new. An r/airsoft player bought one with a 2016 date, some dings, and 1000 psi still in it, then asked r/airsoft if it was generally safe. The short version: a used HPA tank is fine if its test date is current and the shell isn't damaged. Is a used HPA tank safe? Usually, if it passes inspection and is in date. The tank's dates and condition matter far more than who owned it. Player report: the top reply, from a self-described engineer, said a damaged tank should be checked before use...

No fill station at your field, and the paintball place is a drive away. An r/airsoft player asked whether hand pumps work before buying a 48ci kit for a Hi-Capa. Short answer: an HPA hand pump works, but on a big tank it's a long, sweaty afternoon. Do HPA hand pumps actually work? Yes. Airgun hand pumps reach the same pressures your tank is filled to, so they can fill an airsoft HPA tank. The catch is time and effort, because a hand pump moves a tiny bit of air per stroke. Player report: one reply in the thread said...