Paintball Tank Information
Action center paintball recommends that you use compressed air on all paintball Markers there is no exception to that rule but it is still personal preference as some paintball player may not have easy access to HPA air Because compressed
air is much more consistent and reduces the wear on the internals of
your paintball Marker. We have the cheapest price on aluminum
48/3000 compressed air tanks so for just a few dollars more you can get a hpa tank . You will get a few less shots off of a 48/3000 tank
compared to 20 oz co2 tank, but you still typically will get 500+ shots
which is enough for most paintball games we use this exclusivly on our paintball field.
Frequently asked HPA paintball Tank questions
Q - Are Carbon fiber tanks worth the extra $100?
A - in our opinion yes, the 4500PSI HPA tanks will way
roughly half of an aluminum tank making your paintball Marker much lighter
and more maneuverable. Also they hold 4500 PSI instead of 3000 allowing
you to get a significant shot increase out of a tank fill.
Q - What do the different numbers on the tank titles mean? 48,68,3000,4500, etc?
A - The first number is the size of the tank in volume in cubic inches. The
larger the number, the more air it will hold, . The second
number 3000 or 4500 refer to the PSI pounds per square inch the the Hpa
paintball tank will hold.
Q - I have a $20 co2 tank, why I need to spend more on a compressed air tank?
A - HPA tank will give you a much more consistent shot. Co2 is in
liquid form in your tank and turns to a gas before entering
your Marker. This causes very inconsistent shots and and is very harsh on
the internals of your paintball Marker. Also CO2 gets very cold as you
shoot. If you are playing in temperatures below 50 degress you may have
serious issues with your Marker freezing up and shooting snow out the
barrel. Compressed air can also be filled from a scuba tank with an
expensive scuba fill adapter. You no longer need a bunch of co2 tanks
for a day of woodsball play. You'll be able to fill your tank all day
from a scuba tank.
Q - I live outside of the US, can I use tanks I buy from you in my country?
A - You will need to do a little research on your end for this. All
of our paintball air tanks have a DOT Department of Transportation
certification stamp. For Canada, you will need to make sure the tank has
a TC or transportation Canada stamp. For most of Europe, you will need a
Pi certification.
Q - Are Carbon fiber tanks worth the extra $100?
A - in our opinion yes, the 4500PSI HPA tanks will way
roughly half of an aluminum tank making your paintball Marker much lighter
and more maneuverable. Also they hold 4500 PSI instead of 3000 allowing
you to get a significant shot increase out of a tank fill.
Q - Do I need a high or low pressure air tank?
A - High pressure HPA tanks(750-850PSI) will work with all Markers,
unless your paintball Markers manual specifically require a low pressure
tank(3-500PSI), we do not recommend purchasing one. Even most Markers that
suggest a low pressure tank, you will not notice a performance
difference by using a high pressure tank.
Q - Do I need a cover on my compressed air tank?
A - It is not required to have a tank cover, it is just meant to
protect your expensive tank and give you a better feel against your
shoulder.
Q - What is a hydro date?
A - Paintball air tanks hold thousands of pound of pressure per square inch , A failure of a
paintball bottle will injure someone. Paintball tanks need to be tested
like scuba tanks of and welding tank every 3-5 years. Check your tank and it will tell you
the year and month it was manufactured (born) as well as how often it is
required to be hydro tested.
Q - I have to fly to tournaments, can I take my hpa tank on the airplane?
A - Yes, you will need to remove the requlator from your tank and it
must be in checked baggage. For full TSA rules, be sure to search for
paintball on the TSA website.
Q - Can I use a remote coil with a paintball air tank?
A - Yes most paintball remote coils have a 3000 PSI burst pressure.
The pressure coming our of the regulator on your air tank is below
850PSI, so even though you have a 4500 PSI tank, the pressure released
from the tank will not exceed the regulator pressure. To comply with DOT regulations.
All compressed air tanks and co2 tanks are shipped empty
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