Paintball Co2 Injection DIY Setup with Tons of Photos

coldmantis · 01-06-2011, 05:15 AM

I just received another asa on/off but with gauge attached, I put it on my 24oz which I started on oct 31st. Since then I been doing a lot of experiments with this setup and loss alot of co2. I weighed the co2 tank when I first got it filled, it was at 3lbs 12oz I weighed it again about 2 weeks ago it should around 2lbs 15oz I think. but my gauge shows it as 900psi?? does it take a couple of days before the gauge levels out to the proper psi? and of course no leaks checked many times in a bucket of water.

Jaggedfury · 01-06-2011, 05:19 AM

Gauges that show 900 psi or above, I'm not quite sure how to answer that. Keep in mind those gauges moved by pressure, and they do get stuck.

In your situation, I would just keep it running and give it a few weeks to a month and see if the gauge move a bit, if it doesn't your gauge could be bad.

When I first started this, after the first month, it dropped to 800 psi from 850. Then it continued to drop in increments of 50-100psi monthly. So give it some time, It doesn't move at all for days to weeks.

coldmantis · 01-06-2011, 09:04 AM

ya I thought it was weird, but if I turn off my asa and slower open up the nv I see the gauge going down, but as soon as I open up the asa the gauge goes back to 900psi

crossCANADA · 01-06-2011, 10:20 PM

hey i just finished building one of these setups after i read this forum, i would like to put the picture up of what i built but i dont really know how.. any help?

Jaggedfury · 01-06-2011, 11:27 PM

Upload it to a free webhosting website such as www.photobucket.com and then just link your photos on here.

honda237 · 01-07-2011, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coldmantis

ya I thought it was weird, but if I turn off my asa and slower open up the nv I see the gauge going down, but as soon as I open up the asa the gauge goes back to 900psi

Thats because the gauge reads the psi inside the asa, so when the asa is open the tank pressure is there, but when its closed and you open the NV, your letting the left over co2 and the pressure inside the asa out, so that is why your needle valve would go down in that situation.

I have one of these set-ups and love it, except when i was using the watts needle valve, but it was still less work than DIY co2.

do00ber · 01-07-2011, 06:31 PM

Anyone know if these work with this setup..

I can't tell if theres two thread inputs.. Maybe someone is using it currently?

http://www.amazon.com/32-Degrees-Qui...ef=pd_sim_sg_2

thanks

Jaggedfury · 01-07-2011, 06:48 PM

That will work, not sure if it comes with a 2nd threaded hole for a gauge. I actually got that also. Taking awhile to receive it though...

do00ber · 01-07-2011, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaggedfury

That will work, not sure if it comes with a 2nd threaded hole for a gauge. I actually got that also. Taking awhile to receive it though...

Is a gauge 100% necessary or is it just to prevent you from having to go empty everytime..?

BTW Jagged if thats one of your tanks in your sig thats absolutely gorgeous. Congrats lol

Jaggedfury · 01-07-2011, 07:47 PM

A gauge is not 100% necessary. It's just used to examine how many co2 pressure is in the tank. The entire setup will work fine without a gauge.

I have seen gauges from as low as $2.99 and up. A Gauge would be nice to have though, if your ASA on/off valve has the extra threaded hole for it.

That is my tank. Thanks.

chumlee · 01-07-2011, 07:47 PM

You do not need the extra threaded input, I am currently using an ASA with only one input for the needle valve...my swagelock.

....got ninja'd lol

crossCANADA · 01-07-2011, 08:49 PM

crossCANADA · 01-07-2011, 08:51 PM

oh man that was trial and error trying to get that photo on here... that brass part with the gauge like you guys were saying isnt needed but its is nice to see what pressure is left in the tank, i did buy the watts needle valve but it didnt seem like it wouldnt be able to stay consistant

Jaggedfury · 01-07-2011, 09:01 PM

crossCANADA, yours looks awesome. Wish My Swagelok Needle Valve comes in Silver lol. We're stuck with the brass gold color.

Jaggedfury · 01-07-2011, 10:21 PM

For people who have bought ASA On/Off Valve and didn't come with a 2nd threaded hole for a Gauge option. You can go this route with a few adapter pieces that will give you the option to install a Gauge. Sloppy work of mines did it in 2 minutes lol.

Hope that helps. It's all in order on how it should be connected. You get the idea. ;P

01-06-2011, 05:15 AM	#916
coldmantis Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Scarborough Posts: 69	I just received another asa on/off but with gauge attached, I put it on my 24oz which I started on oct 31st. Since then I been doing a lot of experiments with this setup and loss alot of co2. I weighed the co2 tank when I first got it filled, it was at 3lbs 12oz I weighed it again about 2 weeks ago it should around 2lbs 15oz I think. but my gauge shows it as 900psi?? does it take a couple of days before the gauge levels out to the proper psi? and of course no leaks checked many times in a bucket of water. __________________

01-06-2011, 05:19 AM	#917
Jaggedfury Twin Turbo Lexus SC300 (View User Tanks) PTrader: (135/100%) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 1,911	Gauges that show 900 psi or above, I'm not quite sure how to answer that. Keep in mind those gauges moved by pressure, and they do get stuck. In your situation, I would just keep it running and give it a few weeks to a month and see if the gauge move a bit, if it doesn't your gauge could be bad. When I first started this, after the first month, it dropped to 800 psi from 850. Then it continued to drop in increments of 50-100psi monthly. So give it some time, It doesn't move at all for days to weeks. __________________ She winks, Let's dance.

01-06-2011, 09:04 AM	#918
coldmantis Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Scarborough Posts: 69	ya I thought it was weird, but if I turn off my asa and slower open up the nv I see the gauge going down, but as soon as I open up the asa the gauge goes back to 900psi __________________

01-06-2011, 11:27 PM	#920
Jaggedfury Twin Turbo Lexus SC300 (View User Tanks) PTrader: (135/100%) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 1,911	Upload it to a free webhosting website such as www.photobucket.com and then just link your photos on here. __________________ She winks, Let's dance.

01-07-2011, 06:48 PM	#923
Jaggedfury Twin Turbo Lexus SC300 (View User Tanks) PTrader: (135/100%) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 1,911	That will work, not sure if it comes with a 2nd threaded hole for a gauge. I actually got that also. Taking awhile to receive it though... __________________ She winks, Let's dance.

01-06-2011, 10:20 PM	#919
crossCANADA Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: canada Posts: 10	hey i just finished building one of these setups after i read this forum, i would like to put the picture up of what i built but i dont really know how.. any help?

01-07-2011, 06:31 PM	#922
do00ber Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 139	Anyone know if these work with this setup.. I can't tell if theres two thread inputs.. Maybe someone is using it currently? http://www.amazon.com/32-Degrees-Qui...ef=pd_sim_sg_2 thanks

01-07-2011, 07:47 PM	#925
Jaggedfury Twin Turbo Lexus SC300 (View User Tanks) PTrader: (135/100%) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 1,911	A gauge is not 100% necessary. It's just used to examine how many co2 pressure is in the tank. The entire setup will work fine without a gauge. I have seen gauges from as low as $2.99 and up. A Gauge would be nice to have though, if your ASA on/off valve has the extra threaded hole for it. That is my tank. Thanks. __________________ She winks, Let's dance.

01-07-2011, 07:47 PM	#926
chumlee Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New jersey Posts: 581	You do not need the extra threaded input, I am currently using an ASA with only one input for the needle valve...my swagelock. ....got ninja'd lol __________________ Fluval EBI Pimp #1 Ehfipimp #449 Custom Built PC Canon Fanboy Razzi - Check out my photos

01-07-2011, 08:49 PM	#927
crossCANADA Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: canada Posts: 10

01-07-2011, 08:51 PM	#928
crossCANADA Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: canada Posts: 10	oh man that was trial and error trying to get that photo on here... that brass part with the gauge like you guys were saying isnt needed but its is nice to see what pressure is left in the tank, i did buy the watts needle valve but it didnt seem like it wouldnt be able to stay consistant

01-07-2011, 09:01 PM	#929
Jaggedfury Twin Turbo Lexus SC300 (View User Tanks) PTrader: (135/100%) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 1,911	crossCANADA, yours looks awesome. Wish My Swagelok Needle Valve comes in Silver lol. We're stuck with the brass gold color. __________________ She winks, Let's dance.

01-07-2011, 10:21 PM	#930
Jaggedfury Twin Turbo Lexus SC300 (View User Tanks) PTrader: (135/100%) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 1,911	For people who have bought ASA On/Off Valve and didn't come with a 2nd threaded hole for a Gauge option. You can go this route with a few adapter pieces that will give you the option to install a Gauge. Sloppy work of mines did it in 2 minutes lol. Hope that helps. It's all in order on how it should be connected. You get the idea. ;P __________________ She winks, Let's dance.

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