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Co2 tank says its empty but there still Co2 coming out

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KenRC51
It been almost 2 months already and my paintball tank says on the left gauge that there are ZERO pressure left. On the right gauge the pressure is at 25psi. The right gauge has been on ZERO for 3 days already going at 1-2 bps.


This is my first pinball co2 setup. So I am not experienced on when the Co2 really does run out after the left gauge says zero.

I expected it to have a little left after the gauge goes to zero but not for 3 days.

How long does a 24oz paintball tank last after the left gauge hits zero?


I have a 5 lbs backup incase it does go out.
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Trickerie
Mine will first go to about half, then a few days later to zero, but still work for another day or so. I run 3bps, though. Its normal.
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The tank is not "empty" when it reads zero, you simply have tank volume left. IE, there is still gas in your tank, but not enough to create readable pressure.
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KenRC51
SovXietday said:
The tank is not "empty" when it reads zero, you simply have tank volume left. IE, there is still gas in your tank, but not enough to create readable pressure.
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Yeah, I know residual volume. Just wondering how much more in there are are unreadable.

Today will be the 4th day where the left gauge is at zero. Let see how long this will go on for.
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