Tank adapter and fill hose?

[Cgregg90]

I just purchased this small paintball tank online and I was wondering if anyone could lead me in the right direction to what I need in order to fill my gun with it? I was hoping I can order what I need and it might show up the same time the tank does. Thanks!

 

[UCChris]

There are three threads used for tanks. 5/8 for paintball size tanks, M18 for China made tanks, and 7/8 for US SCBA tank. I'd guess that tank takes a 5/8 valve, but you'd have to pull the valve to measure.

 

[Cgregg90]

There are three threads used for tanks. 5/8 for paintball size tanks, M18 for China made tanks, and 7/8 for US SCBA tank. I'd guess that tank takes a 5/8 valve, but you'd have to pull the valve to measure.

Good to know. I’m a noobie so I’m trying to catch on to all of this. Thanks!

 

[Heavyopp]

I’d wait and see what threads are under what looks like a paintball tank adapter. Maybe adapt to those threads.

How are you going to fill this tank? What gun are you trying to charge with it?

 

[rcs9250]

I can’t say I’ve seen every kind of carbon fiber bottle but that’s the first one I’ve seen with a three year hydro cycle. Is that common in paintball tanks ?

 

[DesertSilver]

I can’t say I’ve seen every kind of carbon fiber bottle but that’s the first one I’ve seen with a three year hydro cycle. Is that common in paintball tanks ?

That's what I was thinking?

 

[Hawkeye51]

Be sure the tank is completely empty before you unscrew anything.

 

[rcs9250]

Be sure the tank is completely empty before you unscrew anything.

Outstanding tip.

 

[Cgregg90]

I’d wait and see what threads are under what looks like a paintball tank adapter. Maybe adapt to those threads.

How are you going to fill this tank? What gun are you trying to charge with it?

I’m going to use a compressor

 

[Cgregg90]

I can’t say I’ve seen every kind of carbon fiber bottle but that’s the first one I’ve seen with a three year hydro cycle. Is that common in paintball tanks ?

I’m new to all of this. What is the typical hydro cycle of a tank?

 

[Cgregg90]

I believe this is the valve I need to replace what is in the tank. It has both gauges, hose to fill gun, the on/off knob, relief valve, and a fill port to fill the tank with a compressor. Does anyone know of a better choice for the money?

 

[iAMzehTOASTY1]

Good to know. I’m a noobie so I’m trying to catch on to all of this. Thanks!

Me tooooo!

 

[rcs9250]

I’m new to all of this. What is the typical hydro cycle of a tank?

Typically you see a five year hydro cycle on carbon fiber and steel and aluminum scuba tanks. In the scuba industry, many shops enforce an industry established twenty year life on aluminum tanks but steel tanks can live forever. Carbon fibers for the most part in the U.S. have a fifteen year life. In Europe I’ve read carbon fiber life is thirty years.

 

[UCChris]

I believe this is the valve I need to replace what is in the tank. It has both gauges, hose to fill gun, the on/off knob, relief valve, and a fill port to fill the tank with a compressor. Does anyone know of a better choice for the money? View attachment 330487

Were you able to pull the valve from the tank? I seriously doubt it's anything other than 5/8, but just wanted to check with you.

 

[Cgregg90]

Were you able to pull the valve from the tank? I seriously doubt it's anything other than 5/8, but just wanted to check with you.

The tank isn’t in yet but I’ll keep you posted as soon as I find out.

 

[LONESTAR .25]

Anyone know about valve he's asking about?