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.
Does your CO2 tank have a standard pin valve? If so, you are missing out on a huge improvement called an on/off valve. By installing an on/off valve on your CO2 tank you can screw the tank in your gun and then turn the valve to gas up your gun. When you are done playing, just turn it off.
When you turn off your tank, you can shoot the remaining gas left in the gun out. Shooting out the gas in your paintball gun will make it tons easier to unscrew it. One thing that is annoying about pin valve CO2 tanks is that when you unscrew them it will hiss gas 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.
An anti-siphon kit can help you get better performance out of CO2. The problem with CO2 is that it exists in both liquid and gas form inside your tank. To get better performance out of your CO2, install an anti-siphon kit.
CO2 exists as a liquid and a gas in your tank, and when your gun starts running off of the liquid, its performance will suffer. An anti-siphon kit will help make sure that the 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 covers can help protect it from scratches and dings from use. It can even help your gun stick to your shoulder better when playing.
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.
An anti-siphon kit will help fuel your gun with gas, and not liquid. This will help your gun perform with better consistency.
Once you have all of that on, protect your tank and keep it looking new with a neoprene cover.