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Paintball co2 is a chemical element that exists in a liquid or gas form. Paintball markers obviously use co2 paintball tanks to store this gas for the shooting of paintball rounds. However because co2 gas will always contain some water molecules within its vapors, there is bound to be some water build up that could become harmful to your paintball marker and it's proper operation.

 

Water build up within the paintball gun themselves can cause problems during shooting, failed or lobbed shots are some of the symptoms associated with a water accumulation problem from the use of co2 paintball tanks.

 

You will be able to tell if you have a water problem when you fire your paintball marker and notice some snow flaking or a white misting coming from your muzzle blast. When this happens, you will need to point your barrel upwards and fire a few rounds until the water misting stops. This is a sure sign your co2 paintball tanks need either a air source adapter, or a expansion chamber; we recommend using both.

 

There are several ways to avoid the water build up from your co2 paintball tanks from reaching your paintball gun's chambers.  The first thing you should keep in mind is to always carry or point your marker barrel upwards when you're not shooting it; carrying your gun in an upward position will keep the liquefied co2 towards the rear of the co2 paintball tank. Another is proper maintenance and replacing wore out parts; o-rings being a common item that needs to be replaced often.

 

Some paintball guns come with air source adapters that attach to the co2 paintball tanks, or ASAs for short; the ASA is an on and off switch that connects between your co2 paintball tank and your paintball marker. If your paintball marker didn't come with an ASA, you can purchase one as an upgrade. Adding a a anti-siphon tube into your co2 paintball tanks will also help prevent water build up, but they aren’t necessary with every tank design..

 

Anti siphon tubes allow only the compressed co2 gas to flow into your paintball gun.  While some water will always find its way into your marker, for added protection you can also install an expansion chamber. This expansion chamber or regulator will catch most of the water mists from the co2 paintball tanks before it gets into your marker.

 

Co2 paintball tanks are for the most part cheap, easy to find, plus they can come in a variety of shapes and sizes; some tanks are long and narrow others are short and squat. Co2 paintball tanks are referred to by the volume of gas each tank is designed to hold.

 

Proper maintenance of your paintball equipment and co2 paintball tanks doesn't take much time, is easy perform and should be done on a regular basis; not only for safety but it will extent the life of your equipment. Oil your tank o-ring every now and then and replace them regularly for better performance. You should also keep the protective cap that came with your co2 paintball tank and put it back on whenever you remove your tank from the paintball marker. You should never force a co2 tank in or out of your paintball marker; cross threading your tank can be expensive to repair, will cause severe air loss and could lead to injuries.

 

Remember the larger the co2 tank the heavier the carrying weight. If you don't think the extra weight of a larger tank makes a difference, try holding a tank in one hand and extend your arm out away from your body and hold that pose for a minute or two, you'll feel the difference.

 

Many paintball fields will have onsite co2 tank refill stations; commercial gas and welding supply companies will also provide this service. The most affordable way to refill your co2 paintball tanks is to purchase your own refill station. This may cost more in the short run; however, it will pay for itself many times over in the long run. Besides, you can always recoup some of your investment by filling other people’s co2 tanks.

 

The role you play on your paintball team may decide on what size of co2 tank you should buy.

 

Defenders, attackers, and snipers all have different styles of shooting and based on your position, you should buy a co2 tank that best fits your style of play. The number of shots you receive from each tank fill will depend on many different factors; the maintenance and storage of your marker, the quality of your o-rings, and the outdoor temperature being just a few of them.

 

It is always best to purchase your co2 paintball tanks new, new co2 tanks are affordable enough that you shouldn't risk buying a used paintball co2 tank. Many refill stations will require that you get an older used tank tested before they will fill them anyway. Having your tanks hydro tested before they are filled may cost as much as buying a brand new tank to begin with, so we would recommend simply replacing your tanks every year with a new one to be on the safe side.

 

If your co2 paintball tank has any dents or has been dropped several times during the season, it's time to replace it.

 

For the most part, co2 tanks are cheap; easy to maintain and will generally last you a long time if you take proper care of them.  If you play paintball on a regular basis, or it's been a long time since you last used your paintball equipment, you should buy a new co2 paintball tank and replace your o-rings. Protect your tank against dropping and dents by buying a paintball tank cover.

 

For the best safety and performance be sure to do proper and regular maintenance on all of your paintball equipment. This will make for optimum shooting, and will allow for many hours of hassle free paintball play with your marker and co2 paintball tanks.