Should I use CO2 or compressed air for this marker?
1640935
Honestly, you can use either. I use CO2 because it is the most common used at the fields I go to. Each has it's advantages, such as cost of the bottles differ and the cost of filling the bottles will differ, but these are things you should check with the local vendors. CO2 is more prone to freeze up if you fire too fast, but has more consistent pressure as the bottle is used up. Air doesn't freeze up as much, but as the bottle is used up, the pressure drops off. I believe that you get more shots by volume with CO2 as well.
1640936
This gun works great on co2, that is all I have run threw it. I'm new to paintball stuff and this was a gun for my son. I would think compressed air would function just as well being the same psi.
1640937
Co2 has proven to fail itself by getting to freezing temperature. This marker can use both but because Co2 fails and makes any marker inaccurate I would always use air.
1640938
you can use either one, the difference is co2 tank is $20 and hpa tank is $40 (metal one, heavy) carbon fiber hpa is $140, and yes air is a little more consistent but not that much to spend $140, at the end it depends on your budget
2022348
If you have to put charcoal in the cartridges, I will mix them together. I will check ammonia with color stick test to make sure everything is okay.
1485854
Probably....... I used my last one to paint my fence. The Spec on the Compressor Reads: SCFM at 40 PSI of 4.8 cu and a Standard Paint Gun Operating Pressure found on Amazon is found to be 29 to 51 PSI Avg. Air Consumption: 4.2 to 7.1 CFM. I found another that read "Requires 43-58 PSI inlet pressure for proper operation" but doesn't reference how many cubic feet per minute.
2082030
I think it is necessary 6g of co2. Try to find the relation of mass and pressure of these co2 tubes on the internet.
292793
It is recommended to put a drop of oil (like Pellgunoil) on each CO2 cylinder outlet before loading it in the gun, but sooner or later the cartridge will lose pressure if you leave it indefinitely in the gun. Anyway, it is not recommended to leave any CO2 gun indefinitely with a gas cartridge inside because the gas seal may become damaged.
1382163
I use air from an air compressor. Just blow from every direction. This will get most of the junk out.
530483
Seems to me the instructions said something about lightly lubricating the tip of the co2.
119779
I believe this is ok for such gauges. I am using another model but for co2 injection in aquariums and I get max 60 psi. But I am sure you don't need such pressure if you use it for beer only. Thus I believe your gauge is ok
1329932
Be sure to only fill halfway. Pump the heck out of it in the beginning. It takes a few times to get the pressure to build. It will never be as fine as an aerosol
403285
Not Co2. Easy to pump and load, and fun to shoot. Not accurate by "serious" air pistol standards, but plenty accurate for plinking.
664773
I would not buy this product of you are buying it for your own personal gun I would highly recommend a compressed air it may be a little more expensive but in the end it will make your gun last longer with co2 it freezes the seals inside the gun over time and they break so that is why I would recommend the compressed air
14716
Yes you need compressed air and a hopper. Electric hopper would be best for this marker though.
1609277
I was advised to use regular compressed air to better the accuracy of the gun. It also "freezes" up less with the regular compressed air as with C02 it tends to freeze up when firing rapidly. Hope this helps. As for the screw, maybe if I would've figured that out, I'd have better luck with the C02. It's 30 degrees here and too cold to use C02 outside as the gas itself freezes up.
1581655
Magic marker is fine just use permanent marker because you will need to spray them with a scent killer
1889609
What I found works the best is a can of Compressed Air. You can pick one up an any Photo Store, or Hardware Store.
299095
You can use normal ones. The best ones to use are the expo neon markers. They're pretty cheap on amazon.
477699
The majority of modern paintball markers use HPA or High Pressure Air tanks. There are 2 commonly types of HPA tanks, steel and carbon fiber with steel being the cheaper but heavier alternative. You can use either type on the Etek 5. The most important thing is to avoid CO2 tanks with modern markers. It will not ruin the marker initially but will damage the marker in a short amount of time.