How to Get More Out of a CO2 Paintball Tank
Want to get more out of your CO2 tank? In this article I will tell you three ways that can help you get the most out of your tank in terms of performance and life.
On/off valves provide a tremendous improvement over pin valves. If you dont have one, get one, because they simplify your life. When you are gassing up your gun, screw in the tank and then turn on the valve, when you are finished, turn it off.
When you turn off your CO2 tank, you can shoot the remaining CO2 left in the gun out. Shooting out the CO2 of your paintball gun will make it tons easier to unscrew the tank. One thing that is annoying about pin valve CO2 tanks is that when you unscrew them it will hiss CO2 out and may even ruin your o-ring on the tank in the process. Installing an on/off valve will help your o-rings last longer.
Anti-siphon kits do wonders for a CO2 tank. The problem with CO2 is that when it is inside your paintball tank, part of it is a liquid, and another part of it is a gas. In the case of CO2 and paintball, gas is good.
Most paintball guns hate to shoot liquid CO2. It can horribly alter your guns performance and cause it to freeze up. An anti-siphon kit improves performance by making sure that the CO2 gas goes into the gun, and not the liquid.
The last thing you can do for your CO2 tank is to help it last longer and stay in perfect condition. Neoprene CO2 tank covers can help protect it from scratches and dings from use. It can even help the tank stick to your shoulder better.
An on/off valve is an o-ring saver, and is convenient to have. You can easily turn your tank on and off when needed. It makes life easier.
For improved consistency, an anti-siphon kit will help your gun use the CO2 gas in your tank and not the liquid.
Once you have all of that on, protect your CO2 tank and keep it looking new with a neoprene cover.