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Thu Jun 21, 2007 6:08 pm

ok well i am looking to make my guns more portable an to do so im going to buy a hpa Tank 4500psi/68cu in with a reg an remote line connecting to my gun.

my question is I've seen tons of tanks regs an remotes an cant figure out which one to get so i want to hear from y'all... like which ones you think are the best or worst. so thanks
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Thu Jun 21, 2007 6:58 pm

This is a decent, cheap regulator. If you do not want this one than I still reccomed palmers regulators:http://www.palmer-pursuit.com/ecom/prod ... d2bd7f7344

This is a cheap remote line:http://www.speedytoys.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=1145
Post your set up when you are done!!
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Thu Jun 21, 2007 7:33 pm

alright cool. i will post some pics of my set up as soon as i get it finished.

im also looking for a pretty decent sized 4500 psi hpa tank has anyone seen any tanks over 68 cu in
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Thu Jun 21, 2007 7:57 pm

Save the money.

One of these:
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And one of these:
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And some more fittings... you're set.
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Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:07 pm

huh? are you saying to go with combustion?
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Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:09 pm

Some people use propane to fill pnuematics because it's cheap and relatively stable.
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Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:17 pm

oh well not me. the reason i chose hpa over co2 is cause it dosnt get as cold when it expands and from what ive heard propane does get pretty cold it it expands to fast to.
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Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:30 pm

http://www.actionvillage.com/is-bin/INT ... D5EOlJBmGq


If you can find it on ebay, get it. Its a good reg for the buck. Take it from a paintball player. Its not as good as a palmers but it can keep up. If you go on pbreview.com, it has good reviews for a reg thats only 25. That company is also very trust worthy. if you have any questions, jus ask.

also, heres a cheaper remote line

http://www.actionvillage.com/is-bin/INT ... 4hKzkrFs5#
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Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:45 pm

PVC Arsenal 17 wrote:One of these:
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what is that and were can i get one (in australia) iv being using propain for a while now but a fitting like that would make things alot neater on my system :D

please if u could pm me
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Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:49 pm

gahhh i still dont like the idea of making homemade propane devices. if it leaks, youll find yourself in a pickle................

basically, i want to use it, but my parents wont let me because they dont trust my crafstmanship............ i was gonna make a fully automatic airsoft rifle too.............. sighhh.........

any ways i could convince them?
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Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:05 pm

Unless you happen to walk past an open flame while your gun is leaking like mad, you shouldn't have any problems.

Remember- Teflon tape, then a healthy coat of Teflon paste. No leaks guaranteed.
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Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:22 pm

any ways i could convince them?
yes. tell them that you changed your mind and just bought parts for a flame thrower that uses high octane aviation fuel and a welding torch for ignition. works every time. :wink:

just for the record, its best that you dont really build one.
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Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:26 am

ok well i ordered the parts for my hpa setup from palmer yesterday and im about to start building my gun but i have a few mathematic questions.



i have a 5 ft piece of sdr 21 golf ball barrel sleeved in a 5 ft piece of sch 80. i have a 2 inch sprinkler valve and then im not sure if im going to do a over an under or what but it will be all 2 inch fittings up to the chamber. so my question is in order to get the best performance what would be the best size chamber for this gun? i was thinking about going with a foot long section of 4 inch but didn't want to buy the pipe till i got some help from you guys. and also im going to buy a 88 cui 4500 psi hpa tank and i need to know how many times i can fill the chamber up to 125 psi.

any help would be great and im aware this is kinda lame me asking for help with this stuff but im serious i wouldn't know where to begin.
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Tue Jul 10, 2007 12:05 pm

Download GGDT (in the Wiki or Google) and use that to tell you.

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really good quote/phrase here
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