Paintball Co2 Injection DIY Setup with Tons of Photos

[jamesyu]

I have used this setup for 2 years running and mine is more primative than that, though the only thing i'm upgrading is the co2 cannister from a 20oz to a 5lbs one.

[newbieplanter]

Originally Posted by jamesyu

I have used this setup for 2 years running and mine is more primative than that, though the only thing i'm upgrading is the co2 cannister from a 20oz to a 5lbs one.

There it is I knew someone had it for a while with no problems! Oh yea!
Keep on goin.

[ryannguyen]

What is the cheapest Paintball Co2 ASA On/Off Valve 2 Threads (Gauge, Needle Valve inputs) that y'all are using?

[newbieplanter]

Originally Posted by newbieplanter

Saweeeeet set up man looks great. Do u have the item number for the needle valve?

SS-OVM2-A looks a little better although tha Cv is a little high.

The one thing I'm thinking is if a solieniod can be hooked to this DIY set up, but anywho let us know how she's working for ya?

What type of gas tube is that, do u have a part number for it something I can google?

[FlyingHellFish]

Originally Posted by jamesyu

I have used this setup for 2 years running and mine is more primative than that, though the only thing i'm upgrading is the co2 cannister from a 20oz to a 5lbs one.

Damn! Pictures please, I want to see how it looks.

[tipsy mcstager]

after useing the DIY yeast thing on one of my tanks (works very well) thank you. i seen this, and well i wanted a "real" CO2 set up for a new
75Gal. but i splurged a little got the 20oz tank paintball tank (free one year refills)
$22.50





a Milwaukee Instruments Solenoid Valve, CO2 Regulator with Bubble Counter
$89.99




and a AQUATEK CO2 Paintball Tank CGA 320 Adapter
tank adapter
$16.99 (a bit hight, but good reviews)




can't wait for the Regulator and Adapter it to get here, so i can play

[newbieplanter]

Thanks for the info here's my set up soon to be running just need a BC n CO2 Hose!
Sorry so anxious forgot pic.

[tipsy mcstager]

nice.......

got mine hooked up, i was sure to follow the follow the directions for the regulator, and things worked well.

no reason to lock this thread!

"jamesyu,I have used this setup for 2 years running and mine is more primative than that, though the only thing i'm upgrading is the co2 cannister from a 20oz to a 5lbs one."

it has lead me to ask questions, and hunt around on my own for parts. i don't need no super duper dual stage regulator, with a 50-80 dollar needle valve!
i'm into a good setup, for around 120$, thanks to this thread

and it sure beats changing yeast bottles every two weeks!!!!!!!

[newbieplanter]

Originally Posted by tipsy mcstager

nice.......

got mine hooked up, i was sure to follow the follow the directions for the regulator, and things worked well.

no reason to lock this thread!

"jamesyu,I have used this setup for 2 years running and mine is more primative than that, though the only thing i'm upgrading is the co2 cannister from a 20oz to a 5lbs one."

it has lead me to ask questions, and hunt around on my own for parts. i don't need no super duper dual stage regulator, with a 50-80 dollar needle valve!
i'm into a good setup, for around 120$, thanks to this thread

and it sure beats changing yeast bottles every two weeks!!!!!!!


You

Nice u beat me to tha punch tho I was gonna add the solieniod too darn. It looks saweeet tho. I'm gonna keep the little on/off valve switch NV and add a solenoid .

[stealthypotatoes]

I Did this method and I am having a hard time controlling the bubbles into my tank
its either a lot or none
Is there a way I can fix this? is there a different valve similar to the ones fluval use?

[newbieplanter]

Originally Posted by stealthypotatoes

I Did this method and I am having a hard time controlling the bubbles into my tank
its either a lot or none
Is there a way I can fix this? is there a different valve similar to the ones fluval use?

Sounds like You have the same problem I have, u need a bubble counter. On my way to get one now. The only thing I can say is DIY bubble counter if u don't have one.

[creekbottom]

Sounds like you need a better needle valve.

[Redtail84]

I just set up my paintball system using the exact steps in the OP. the needle valve is a little hard to dial in, but once it's set it seems to run really well. Love having a pressurized system on a budget.

[newbieplanter]

Originally Posted by Redtail84

I just set up my paintball system using the exact steps in the OP. the needle valve is a little hard to dial in, but once it's set it seems to run really well. Love having a pressurized system on a budget.

Can we see some pics?

[stealthypotatoes]

Originally Posted by newbieplanter

Sounds like You have the same problem I have, u need a bubble counter. On my way to get one now. The only thing I can say is DIY bubble counter if u don't have one.

i actually do have a bubble counter its just really hard to get the perfect amount of bubbles into the tank