Thinking about Paintball CO2 for a 10

[JPDVM2014]

Ok, so i've only made two batches of DIY CO2 and am already sick of it. lol. I was looking into maybe setting up a paintball system in the very near future. I saw Bk suggest this (http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/4530/product.web) in a couple threads. What would i need besides that regulator, a couple tanks, and tubing? Also, right now i'm diffusing through a rapid c-80 mini canister. Would i still be able to use that with the paintball system or would i have to buy a diffuser/reactor? Thanks.

[rich311k]

A bubble counter would be handy and a needle valve. You can still diffuse through the canister.

[JPDVM2014]

Ok, i think that reg comes with a needle valve. Bubble counter - check. I was thinking about having the co2 shut off with the lights. Should i worry about getting a solenoid? Is there even a solenoid for a paintball reg? Or would it just be easier to shut the tank off manually? Or should i maybe just leave it on 24/7? Also, is there special tubing or could i just use regular airline tubing?

[rich311k]

There is CO2 tubing which loses less CO2 than regular airline tubing. Not needed but does conserve CO2. A solenoid is nice, I turn mine on and off with my lights, it is not a necessity though. I imagine they make one for paint ball setups but I can't say 100% for sure.

[JPDVM2014]

Hm, well i know the red sea kit comes with a solenoid, but if it isn't really needed then i would rather not get the kit. I guess the only downfall of leaving it on all the time would be that i would have to to swap out tanks more?

[Mgamer20o0]

yes. not needed but good to save your self some co2. i leave mine on 24/7

[JPDVM2014]

I'm not too worried about saving co2. The place i used to get my tanks filled when i played paintball only charges like $2 to fill a tank. I just wasn't sure if it was safe to leave it on all the time. Now that i know it won't hurt anything, i'll just leave them on. Now to find some tanks....

[darkmindzz]

is the regulator for the 10g paintball co2 setup the same as the regulator for a regular big regulator that would be used on a 20LBS tank..

in other words.. can i hookup this regualtor to a paintball setup..

http://cgi.ebay.com/Milwaukee-SMS122-MA957-pH-Controller-CO2-Regulator_W0QQitemZ370128488924QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ LH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item370128488924&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1240|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

[JPDVM2014]

Hey dark. Didn't you just get a big tank. lol. why you need to know? Anyway, i don't think it will attach directly, but you can get an adapter to attach that reg to a paintball tank.

[darkmindzz]

yeah i did get another big tank.. but i thought i would investigate a mini co2 setup for my 10g dwarf puffer tank..
seachem excel isnt the cheapest thing..


is this setup for you DP tank too

[PaulJ69]

You know whats awesome! I just realized I had a Tippmann LPR from my e-bolt! I also have a Co2 tank laying around too...Basically what I'm saying is I'm going pressured!

[darkmindzz]

actually.. look what i just found..

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-way-Brass-Co2-splitter-for-solenoid-regulator_W0QQitemZ260238319163QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ LH_DefaultDomain_0?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

now i can run my 40G, 55G and 10G from my one 20 LBS-er co2 cylinder..

whoot whoot :devil::dance:

[JPDVM2014]

yeah i did get another big tank.. but i thought i would investigate a mini co2 setup for my 10g dwarf puffer tank..
seachem excel isnt the cheapest thing..


is this setup for you DP tank too

Yep, for my dp tank.


You know whats awesome! I just realized I had a Tippmann LPR from my e-bolt! I also have a Co2 tank laying around too...Basically what I'm saying is I'm going pressured!

Lol, i kind of did the same thing. I saw a paintball co2 system for sale in the classifieds and was like...hmm, i could prob get that set up pretty cheap. I already have a tank from when i played paintball. Why am i doing DIY?!?


actually.. look what i just found..

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-way-Brass-Co2-splitter-for-solenoid-regulator_W0QQitemZ260238319163QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ LH_DefaultDomain_0?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

now i can run my 40G, 55G and 10G from my one 20 LBS-er co2 cylinder..

whoot whoot :devil::dance:

Cool. I wish i could do that. But my tanks are on opposites sides of the room. lol.

[Mgamer20o0]

a regular regulator wouldnt fit on a paintball system. you might be able to find a adapter.