To turn on the paintball marker, you can choose between CO2 or high-pressure air, with most players choosing CO2, since these are the cheapest tanks to buy. While most paintball guns can use CO2 or compressed air, more expensive tournament style signs should use high-pressure air, as CO2 can damage these guns. While absolutely cheaper, CO2 can be difficult for any paintball gun, but by nature. Compared to compressed air, CO2 is more volatile because it turns from gas to liquid (and vice versa), as it is used in small bursts each time you pull the trigger of your gun. The change in temperature is also greatly influenced by CO2. A properly filled C02 tank will have an internal pressure of about 850 pounds per square inch (psi) at 70 degrees (F). Increasing the temperature by one degree will increase the pressure in your tank by 11 pounds per square inch.
This means that the temperature of your gaming environment or storage area may affect how your marker will work with CO2. If you are playing in an environment of about 70 degrees, when the temperature in the daytime comes, the pressure in the tank can increase by 400 psi rather quickly. Without a regulator, this often causes the gun to fire hot, perhaps even dangerously high. In most cases, CO2 cylinders will not overheat until they are used. Leaving them in the hot sun or in the car while you are having dinner on a summer day, this often happens. If the CO2 tank overheats, it has a special mechanism (called a serial disk) that will not allow it to cause a dangerous explosion.
A rupture disc is a safety relief valve that will burst if the CO2 reservoir creates too much pressure from too high a temperature. The result is a CO2 vapor spray that can cause the tank to rotate slightly until sufficient pressure is released. If this happens, the best thing to do is get away from it and wait until it is empty or, at least, stop making noise; after which the tank is safe to handle again. At this point, you can take a tank on any sarifar in a paintball shop or in a commercial company producing air tanks. The batch disk can be replaced and it can be installed at the correct torque, but this is what a professional aeronaut must do to make sure it is made correctly. If you cannot find a professional sugar specialist, it may be easier to simply buy a new CO2 tank, as they are cheap and easy to find.
Compressed air is another common power source used for paintball guns. Compressed air tanks are more expensive than CO2, but their performance is much more consistent. They have built-in regulators that reduce the pressure of the air supplied to the paintball gun in order to keep it below 800 pounds per square inch. Most high pressure cylinders for paintball brands range from 3,000 to 5,000 psi. Inch. When using pressure vessels it is important to read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use and storage. Unlike CO2, compressed air is not so sensitive to temperature gradients; This is the main reason why they work more consistently on the paintball field and are not so volatile to heat. If the rupture disc is broken or the component is leaking in the compressed air system, follow the same protocol as the damaged CO2 reservoir. The best thing to do is to leave him and wait for him before going to a specialist for inspection / repair. Flowing high pressure air from a broken transducer can cause serious injury when air is injected under the skin if there is a part of the body next to it.
All compact high pressure CO2 cylinders used for paintball guns have a limited lifespan. CO2 cylinders and air tanks have an expiration date, usually from 3 to 5 years from the date of purchase. After this, tanks should be tested and re-certified with hydrostatic test equipment before they are considered safe for future use. Unfortunately, the costs of testing / re-certification usually provoke costs for a new tank, so most players simply prefer to buy a new one. It is advisable to regularly check your air tanks before each performance. Check for leaks, dents, damage, or other suspicious signs of wear. Also check the valve or tank regulator to ensure that it is not loose in the tank. Never remove or attempt to install a CO2 cylinder; This should only be done by a professional who has been trained in servicing high pressure compressed gas equipment. As a rule, if your tank spills a leak, run away from it until it is empty; then take it to a professional for repair or just buy a new one. If you ever doubt, do not hesitate to contact the manufacturer or distributor of the product for advice.
