9 Simple Steps to Follow when Refilling Paintball Tanks

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9 Simple Steps to Follow when Refilling
Paintball Tanks
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A primary device used in paintball to tag an
opposing player is the paintball marker. To be
able to tag the opponent, the device contains
high-pressure air or carbon dioxide, which forces
the paintball through the barrel at the speed of
approximately 300 feet per second.
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Paintball markers are powered by carbon dioxide
or high-pressure air contained in gas cartridges.
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The cylinders normally have an
anti-siphon tube fitted to prevent liquid CO2
from entering the marker, which can cause damage
to internal seals and O-Rings.
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Most tanks are refillable and refills can be
purchased at commercial paintball centers, hobby
shops, or local scuba outlets.
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If you have been playing paintball, you will
have to refill those gas cylinders with liquid
CO2 or compressed air.
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Filling a paintball tank is an easy endeavor but
you have to carefully follow the procedure to
avoid the risk of damage to the tank or
surrounding property.
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nine simple steps that you should follow in
refilling gas cartridges
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STEP1 Determine the correct pressure and the
contents of the gas cylinders before filling.
Aside from CO2, other gasses can be used to fill
paintball tanks.
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STEP 2 Remove the gas cartridge from your
weapon. As you do this, the barrel must be
pointed downwards and away from anybody.
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STEP 3 Release all the pressure contained in
the tank by screwing an adaptor onto its end.
Release the pressure until the tank is drained.
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STEP 4 For instance, you have a 24-oz. tank,
close the valve that released the pressure on the
tank. Hang your tank on a digital scale and zero
it out.
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STEP 5 Connect the other end of the tank to the
refill source. Your refill source can be scuba
tanks, CO2 cylinders, and nitrous tanks depending
on the specifications of your pressure tank.
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STEP 6 Open the supply tanks valve. Open the
tanks safety valve to allow to gas to flow into
the container. Watch the digital scale while you
are refilling the cartridge and make sure not to
exceed the 24-oz. mark on the tank (since you are
refilling a 24-oz. tank).
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STEP 7 When you achieved the 24-oz. mark, close
the safety valve and turn off the big supply
tank. Never remove the connection between the two
tanks until both safety valves are closed.
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STEP 8 Unscrew the refill tank.
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STEP 9 Cap your tank or immediately attach it
to your weapon.
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Other additional tips that you must know should
you decide to refill your own gas cylinders
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Before refilling a high-pressure tank, make sure
that you look at the expiration dates on them.
Tanks have expiration dates that if the refill
tank is out of date, you should have it retested
first to make sure that it is still safe for use.
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Make sure not to overfill your tank. This can
cause catastrophic failure or explosion.  
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You may also find professional refill centers
with a gauge built into the tank source or high
quality tanks that have built-in gauges so you
will not need to connect one into the tank.
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Compressed and liquefied gases have potential for
creating hazardous surroundings. Be sure to
handle gas cartridges with care and follow all
safety instructions when handling them.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT gas cylinders, PLEASE
CHECK OUT nitrous oxide cartridges.