Compressed Air Tanks: Best Sizes, Weights, Shots and More!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- What's the deal with compressed air tanks?
There are lots of options when it comes to picking a compressed air tank for your paintball gun, you have to think about size, weight, brand, and color. Hopefully, this video can smooth out that decision.
➖Good Compressed Air Tank Options ➖
Tippmann 48/3000 ➡ pbrml.com/tip48
Empire 68/4500 Basic ➡ pbrml.com/emp68
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Ninja 77/4500 SL2 ➡ pbrml.com/nin77
Ninja 68/4500 Grey Lite ➡ pbrml.com/nin68
Below is a list of shots you can expect from the tanks listed. It is likely you will get more depending on the gun you use, but you can expect to get at least the amounts listed.
13/3000 - 100 Shots
35/3000 - 350 Shots
48/3000 - 500 Shots
68/3000 - 700 Shots
45/4500 - 750 Shots
50/4500 - 850 Shots
68/4500 - 1200 Shots
72/4500 - 1250 Shots
77/4500 - 1300 Shots
90/4500 - 1530 Shots
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I realize I’m commenting on a 7 year old video, but man I LOVE the way you explain things man. How you slowly talk so we can fully understand each and every word you say REALLY helps me retain the info you give. I have extremely bad ADHD
Why doesn’t this guy have like 2m subs
Paintball is a really small community. Never understood why given how fun it is and how interesting the gear is.
Derptrollz The gear my be interesting, but it’s not cheap.
@@minihoog9327 your telling me. I'm trying to get into it and Facebook is my hope atm.
@@minihoog9327 then again neither are iphones
Is just me or someone else love how his microphone pick the sound that the tanks make when he puts them on the table or against each other.
happy your channel is starting to take off 👍
Thanks!
Love the vids, you're doing a fantastic job!
Wanted to add a few pieces of information realizing you likely left this stuff out to keep it simple for the audience that the video is intended for.
First, a minimally significant comment - shot count from tanks can't be exactly stated as a function of the tank's size as it will vary depending on your gun's air efficiency, velocity, and even possibly the climate conditions of the day, so keep that in mind folks. All that said, I think the estimates you give using beginner to mid-level equipment on average sets the right expectations.
I know you're not a fan, but I have not had any bad experiences with my four (4) Guerrilla Air (now, as you have pointed out, the company is called First Strike) tanks aside from a couple of very slow leaks that I have also had with some of my Ninja tanks.
There are about 6 nice things about First Strike tanks:
1.) The price point tends to be lower than a few other companies
2.) They have a "super light" bottle option called "Hero"
3.) They offer burst disks in the reg nearly flush with the body so they can't dig into your arm
4.) They offer an adjustable reg similar to the silver collar on the Ninja V2 regs that allow you to adjust how the gauge and fill nipple line up
5.)They offer bottles that you can get re-hydro'd forever
6.) MOST IMPORTANTLY - the reg is much shorter than most compressed air tank regs which allows additional options for sizing and fitting tanks to the player and their equipment....for example, a smaller player might be able to have a larger size tank as a result of the bottle being closer to the ASA. The smaller reg also makes the tanks marginally lighter too when compared to others using the same bottle.
*One point of caution is with some guns the reg is too short and can prevent the bottle from screwing all the way into the ASA, so players should check or ask about this before buying.
All this said, the tank I use and like most is actually my Ninja SL 68 with the V2 reg
Do wish it had First Strike burst disks though
Last thing I'd add is for the beginner players you should show them where and how to read the date on the tanks so they don't buy a crap used one or ensure they select the freshest one from the store new.
Sorry for the novel, hopefully it helps someone.
Keep the vids coming, you're doing the sport a great service!
For sure on shot count, I think i typically say at least 1200 on 68/45. 1200 on any gun.
Yeah all that stuff is great about GA/FS. I have probably sold/owned 80 of those tanks in the last 5 years. I keep trying and they keep having issues, I was told the Hero reg was better, but they haven't been. I'll bet about 15% of the ones Iv'e had, have had problems out of the box, brand new. 15% is high, when Ninja is probably 0.1%
Totally should have talked about hydros more didn't even think about it!
Bill Pfleger about to buy 2 hero air tanks thanks for the info.
Great additional info! Thank you very much I'm a newbie and learning by reading and watching TH-cam videos, this guy seems to be a great teacher, easy-to-understand oh, and seems very honest too!! I recently purchased a hardly used paintball gun and it came with a couple CO2 tanks. I'm not interested in running CO2 I want a compressed air tank, but I I don't want to spend a ton of money so I'm looking for a decent used one. I don't plan on using my gun a lot either, it's only to be used for scaring Garden destroying varmint. Some of the effing dealer around here just stand there and look at you when you beep at them from your car oh, I would like to train them that a beep from a car means a sting or three in the ass! lol
The size comparison between the regular 68, 68 SL, and the 77 SL was great and super helpful. I haven't played in about 15 years and just read about the 15 year lifespan of carbon fiber bottles... So I guess my goggles aren't the only thing that need replacing. At least my Tippmann A5 is still relevant.
Glad it was helpful!
Paintball saved my life!!!!!
I just got a ninja SL2 i couldn't believe how much more it weighted when it was filled normally with a flat bottom you cant tell but since its already so lite i swear it doubles in weight
Wow crazy! 🤔
I don't what what it is about you but you and your videos are really interesting and your personality makes them a whole lot better
Don't know if anyone has mentioned it, but there are also thread extenders for those guys that want a longer feel for a HPA tank but don't necessarily want a larger tank! I'm 6' 2" (approx), personally I do not use one of these but I also use a 77CI Ninja SL tank, which offers a little more length than a 68CI, for an example.
For sure, used to use a tank extender on my SL 68
I chose to get the 77CI versus a 68 for the size and increased capacity. I almost ran an extender on my 77 but it felt too long.
@8:28 you don’t get enough credit for your seamless editing skills. Come back brad 😭
The 68 and 77 UL fit best for me but the weight savings of a 48/50 is so awesome. I used to have a 48 or 50 (forgot) but instead of a stubby shape it was longer and narrower to be closer in length to a 68. It was my all time favourite but eventually had to retire it after its second hydrotest
The v2 regulator is meant for airsoft guns to help with the refresh rate on support guns
Ive been needing an 80 or 90 tank. Currently lugging around two 3k alum tanks coz they're ridiculously affordable. It'll be a dope day when i do get one tho. Cool vid, 👍✌🍻
One of the best paintball channels
SteelTheEel
Thank you subscribed today. You do a great job explaining things and I love how you edit the content as well
Videos are soo good needs way more subs good info and paintball knowledge
thanks for the video keep it up, BTW you deserve way more subscribers
We’ll done bro this was a perfect video I tried watching another one before this and nearly fell asleep plus learnt next to nothing useful. Big up from Australia man 🤘💛
I know this is an older video, but the video was very much needed for many people. Great content on all of your videos man. Thanks for taking the time.
Do a personal gear bag review on your setup!
Sounds like a plan. Not sure when but ill add it to the list!
Greetings all.
Awesome review. I always wanted to know if the ninja SL tank was slimer and shorter then the gray ghost tank. And now I know. Also, loving the live Saturday videos.
Thanks.
Thanks!
I play with an old Dye DM4 which is super heavy so having a larger tank pushes the gun out away from me which makes it really hard to hold up all day while shooting.
"yeah" !
yes! fineally thank you so much
I was thinking of you :)
U are my favorite TH-cam because you always respond and make very high quality vids
Paintball just like real guns. There's not too many absolutes yeses and Nos. It's a lot of it's a little better here and there. So it really always does come down to preference. Good comparison vid tho
Love the details and descriptions, need a carbon fiber tank asap
Great channel the quality is great
When I saw you only had 13k subs I thought i miss read it as I expected you had over 100k
Great video, I've got a question for you!
From your experience playing over the years, what would you suggest are the best tank options for rental purposes?
If you had a paintball field & rented our equipment what would you use & why!
Thanks,
Graham Armstrong
48/3000 hpa tanks are used by every field Ive heard of
Great video man. You definitely need more subs
tanks for the video....
I feel like I saw you at Davis Paintball the weekend before last. Anyways, great video. Very thorough and well thought out.
Probably not, I have not been to Davis since October.
Tanks for explaining in simple terms you do a great job.
Good video, just FYI, airflow rates are less consistent in low-pressure systems like paintball markers. Then they would be in higher pressure systems. :-) :-)
I’ve noticed now that you can get the tank cheaper one of the lads on the team I play for orders a empire carbon tank from a shop near us and he asked can he get discounts on the tank if he don’t have a reg because he already had a ninja pro reg that he had on his old steel tank and they gave him £50 off the carbon tank without a reg
Your videos are super helpful bro thanks
Super helpful dude! Big thanks!
Would have been nice to line up as many tanks as possible in a line simultaneously to compare sizes.
Hey man i have a 74 cubic in tank problem is that there’s not alot of places to get then filled here apparently because my tank has a female connect or a disconnect but alot of places do not have the equipment to fill it, im in California in Los Angeles im trynna see where to fill it which has been hard because i have called alot of places and nothing
i paid $153 for my carbon fiber tank, it is a HK army one
Question, are you able to use your own home compressor to fill the tank, for example like a Dewalt pancake compressor, so many options can be a bit confusing
No. The compressors you can buy at home improvement stores and would use for pneumatic tools (such as a pancake compressor) are far too weak, only generating 100-120psi, maybe 150psi at most. Filling HPA tanks requires specialized compressors that can generate 4500psi or more. These are the same compressors used to file SCUBA tanks. If you need to fill an HPA tank between trips to a paintball field, try a dive shop if you have one in your area.
There are some smaller compressors you can buy to fill these, but even the cheap ones are a few hundred dollars or more and you usually have to have an ordinary compressor already to connect to them (the high pressure compressors take the 100psi output from home compressors and compress it further). Unless you are an airsmith who needs to be able to test markers in your shop, it's just not worthwhile.
how many shots will an axe pro get on a 48/4500 tank
Nick Remund 6 pods (if you’re lucky)
That Intimidator is DOPE AF. Do you still have that gun?!?!
I want to get a 68/45 ninja tank but I’m having trouble on finding what take is best for my gun I’m pressure wise. I have a empire axe pro should I get a high pressure tank or a low pressure tank or does it not matter ? Please help
For the 3000 psi tank you were showing at the beginning would it fit in a 2L hydration carrier if I replaced the water pack I’m going to use it for hpa in airsoft
Its a tight fit. I've carried 68/4500 tanks in my high sierra hydration pack before
I have a first strike light and and it’s good but I want to get a super light ninja
Question first off awesome video so no to my question I just purchased a valken m17 it uses a 13ci 3000psi tank can I use a tank that is over 3000 psi or will that damage my gun I know that the ci stands for cubic inch size of the tank and psi has to do with how much pressure so if I use a tank thats 48 ci at 3000 psi I'm ok but what if I use a tank that's like this for example Ninja Pro V2 68 ci 4500 psi Lite
So what youre saying is that the aluminum and or the carbon fiber tank can be used to fill Pcp rifles...am u correct? Thanks man great vid.
Just bought a used Empire Axe, i have a 68/4500 Empire Carbon Fiber tank, and for some reason the regulator pin doesnt fit for the Axe ASA 🙃
Great job 👍🏽
Love this video! I was wondering though (since I don't find a lot of information about this) how you fill your HPA tanks. And how can you be self-sufficient in filling your HPA tanks? The only thing i've found was that you need a 4500 psi compressor, fill a scuba tank and then fill your paintball HPA tank with the scuba tank. Is that correct? What compressor would you recommend? Thank you in advance for the feedback!!
There are three main ways to fill HPA tanks away from the field. 1. Air compressor 2.Scuba tanks, filled at a scuba store 3. Shoebox compressor, the cheapest fully self-sufficient option.
@@PaintballRuinedMyLife I'm assuming the last option you wrote there ( shoebox compressor ) is using something that looks like a bicycle tire pump for basketball soccer ball but is able to put a much higher amount of air into something like a paintball tank or a PCP air rifle, which I THINK holds something like 4500 PSI--I THINK. Very powerful air gun
@@aarongentile7232 No, a Shoebox Compressor was a specific model of compressor specially designed to take a 100psi input and further compress it up to HPA levels without having to buy a more expensive SCUBA compressor. They were designed and sold by Tom Kaye, the former owner of Airgun Designs and creator of the Automag. Tom is now retired and true Shoebox Compressors haven't been made in years, but you can still find Chinese knock-offs.
IF i have an Electric Gun and I use a tank that's 48/3000 will it have negative effects on the gun?
Nope, not at all. Only difference between these $200 tanks is the bottle. Any compressed air tank should be good.
+Kuda IsOnline nope not at all
Just don't use CO2
Thank you for the video! It was very helpful, as usual, and extremely informative to a newbie like me. I just bought a hardly used Spyder mr1 (maybe shot 100 times, probably less) and it came with a couple CO2 tanks, but I don't want to mess with CO2 I want a compressed air tank (have a hand pump to refill air tanks cause I own a PCP air rifle) and I don't want to spend a hundred bucks + on a tank, especially considering I paid $35 bucks for the gun, Hopper, a couple of thousand paintballs, couple ball holders. Between the two guns I'm sure they will be shot less than 50 to 100 times per year. The paintball gun is just to shoot at the deer that come in the yard because I don't want to shoot them with the air it's way too powerful !! I've never owned the paintball gun before but I realize I'm going to need to do some maintenance on the one I purchased such as replacing the O-rings Etc. If you have a lead on any mr1 repair kits or used air tanks let me know please. Thanks again for all your info! 👍👍👍
Hand pumps wouldn't work do bot use it
what is the lifespan of the bottles compare? Carbon fiber tanks have a 15 year lifespan vs lifetime with all aluminum as long as hydro and Vib are done.
what should i do if i get a low pressure gun?
the Sl68 can consistently shoot up to 10 pods air capacity
So a 48/4500 has around 750-800 shots ?
Anyone know the outro song? He didnt put in description. :/
The Empire 80 Tank that was used in the video. Would that be closer to the Ninja SL2 77 or to the 68?
What kind of tank should I get for my tippmann tmc
Any thing compressed air will work, I would recommend Empire or Ninja.
What would you recommend for my tank I’m 5’5 and I’m either getting the mini gs or an axe 2.0. What do you think would be the best fit
Axe 2.0, Ninja tank with a round bottom, not $200 but a good Ninja tank.
love your hat
What would the best regulator on the ninja tanks for my Planet Eclipse GTek? My local field said something that can be adjusted for the 450-550 recommended PSI
Empire vs Ninja carbon fiber peanut tank, which is better?
Probably Ninja. I like both the Empire and Ninja tanks though.
im getting a transluscent black ninja carbon fiber tank with an ultralite regulator
What do you recommend? First strike compressed tank or a empire one?
dylan gouge - what are the materials on the tank ? Flat bottom aluminum ? Carbon fiber ? Ultra light?
I bought the Geo 4 and don't know what exact ninja tank/reg to get
I would get ninja ghost lite carbon 68/4500 pro v2 regulator
Want to know the difference in shots between the 68 and the 77
How much more shots from a 62/3000 vs a 48/3000 for aluminium
48/3000 - 500 Shots
68/3000 - 700 Shots
Just watching to find a good HPA tank for airsoft
My brother has a 68ci 4500and I have a 48ci 4500 so how much can his tank and my tank hold and what’s the difference
What are your thoughts on first strike 62/3000 flat bottom tank?
Arian Tariverdi - in one word HEAVY
Why dont they make tank sperical shape. Wont that be more storage and stronger and lighter?
hey first question is can you do a review on a clone 5? If you can't get a hold of one I'll gladly send you mine to do a review. Second question is how much do you want for that RL Timmy you used in this video?
Probably not sorry. Not sure if I will ever sell it, unless the price is crazy :)
Paintball Ruined My Life
you're good man worst anyone can say is no haha. still up for doin a clone 5 review though?
how much does the composite tube cost
Hey man will the 80 be good for air rifle shooting
Random comment is random but ive gotten around 200 shots from a 13/3000 in my pump autococker
Im new to paintball looking to buy a gun which one would you recommend starting with
Give this a watch - th-cam.com/video/ItK30SgDweI/w-d-xo.html
Dye riser Max $500 / Empire Ax 2.0 $400 -600 depends / mini ( ehh okay ) - best start up guns ... wont break the bank but you also remember to have to buy a nitrogen tank $60 cheap and heavy -$230 - best in the game SUPER light and a lot more shots / then a electric hopper again $80-240
Depending on how much you wanna spend you can go up to like $4000 for top of the line set ups like what pros use
I'm 5'3 not big at all do you think the 50 in a good size for me
Whats opinion on first strike tanks ? Also with tanks that I can add something that says like 200psi-300psi , 800psi-950psi
Do I need to get my own tank if I’m just a weekend walk on player? I play with a jt impulse
You don't have to you could rent, most rental tanks are 48/3000 tanks, maybe good for 500 shots. If you want lighter and more shot you have to buy a tank.
Is there any way to adjust the nipple and gauge placement on the ninja ultralite regulator so the nipple is pointed down and gauge pointed up? Somehow that's how my shop set mine up when I get my carbon tank back then.
Is the nipple longer on UL than prov2 any help is great appreciate. Thx
To change the alignment of the gauge/nipple you would need the Pro V2 or just dont screw you tank in all the way :) Off the top of my head I think the UL reg and the Pro regs use the same nipple
thanks, man. we enjoy watching your reviews. theyre very insightful and helpful.
Thanks, really appreciate it!
Paintball Ruined My Life do u know if it’ll effect equipment in any way by not screwing tank in all the way (to line up gauge)?
Can I still use my Co2 tank if the gas inside has been inside for a couple years ?
+Germayn Mares yep, shouldn't be a problem
Paintball Ruined My Life appreciate it man ! 👌🏼👍🏼
Paintball Ruined My Life are the first strike no good ?
#pbqt is it a upgrade going from a lv1 to a gtek 160r
Honestly, Id say not but i shoot a 1.1. The Gtek is a nice shooter for a mid-high price. The gamma core is a super reliable bolt system. If you want a spoolie for shot, you can tune a poppet just like one. The choice is up to the player. Take a minute to decide how you play most often- front, mid, or back. Try to get out and shoot the different choices if you can.
You are going from poppit to spool so kind of.
What would you recommend for a tippmann tmc with air-thru minus the stock cover
For the 13cui in co2, videos are telling me I can get about 400-600 shots. This video says about 100 shots for a 13 cui (compressed air). Is that accurate?
SL45 OR SL77, not sure which one to get. Length wise is there a huge difference?
Does anyone recommend first strike hero tanks? Does the low pro gauge touch the grips?
I was just checking the Ninja SL carbon fiber tanks and it seems as though all the sizes above 45/4500 have been discontinued. Any reason for that? I was gonna pick up a 68/4500 based on your review but don't want to jump into anything that might have an issue! Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
They have been replaced by the SL2 :) Same regulator just an even lighter bottle.
Awesome, thanks for the response! So I see they have 3 regulator options (SHP, SLP, and regular) for this tank. As a newb, I'm not really sure which to get. I'm gonna be putting this on a Azodin KD2 which says it has an operating pressure of 225 and higher. Should I get the Pro V2 SLP regulator? or just stick to their regular Pro V2 regulator? (also, on your Kaos vid, I asked your opinion on the KD2. Have you heard many negatives about that marker? Seems like it's just a upgraded Kaos, which you recommend for a beginner. I was looking for something that I could grow into with a few extra bells than the Kaos). Thanks again for all the info and vids! Keep up the awesome work!
For tippmann A5, is a 4500k tank worth getting? Or doesn't matter
MileHighBacon - Nothing matters when it comes to Tippmann - 12 Gram co2 cartridges haha
If I have a mini gs, and I use a tank with standard 800 psi output pressure, will it ruin the gun? The only reason I ask is because it says that the mini gs operates at low pressure.
Drew Smith - yes if your putting way more pressure then the operating pressure of the gun, you will blow your regulator / O-Rings and anything else inside that can be affected - the point of the newer guns low pressure is to minimize sound when shooting and to save air cause they work on a enclosed air system (well eclipse and stuff does) where back in the day when you shot all the excess gas would leave the barrel and leak out now the internals seal up after every shot trapping and using the gas ...
Hello, what is the best tank for the mini gs? I am 5 feet and 4 inches tall .
I want a supreme hat collection video
Its kinda small lol. Trying to increase it though :)
Paintball Ruined My Life I can get you a bunch of supreme if you get me a bunch of paintball stuff ;)
are you playing any events this season? what division are you?
I wont be :( at least not that i know of yet.
Would a 48/3000 tippman tank fit on a kaos 2?
Yep, absolutely
Somebody knows wich is the lightest tank in the market? Maybe a 77 or a 68
Can I use this for a airsoft hpa setup
Just bought a re hydro'd 68ci Ninja for $100 bucks.
I have an Empire axe pro, I was thinking of buying a new HPA tank and i'm considering between the two, the empire ultra or the ninja SL77? any advices?
They are both great, I think the Ninja stuff is a little better though. I use the Empire Ultra 80 but mainly because I like the length.
good video
Thanks!