ReTro Valve and Preset tank?

[paintbattler]

Has anyone ever done this? I was wondering if I could run a Retro on a preset tank. I dont really want to buy an Flatline so what will be bad if I do use a preset tank? I don't know what it is preset to, but I am thinking of arounf 800-850psi. Pro's Con's? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

[complicationjack]

cons:

you won't be able to customize the "reactiveness" to exactly what you like.

pros:

they are cheep

from the one's i've tryed, i like how they feel with a preset.

[paintbattler]

ok, thanks. anyone have any other experiences with it?

[Metzger]

I've been using a preset PMI Pure Energy tank on mine (I know they suck but I can't afford a better one yet) and it is set at I think like 850psi and it works fine on my ReTro I just played w/ it today and was able to lay down enough paint to get a nice amout of tags.... well if you want anymore help e-mail me at agent_orange@cheguevara.zzn.com

[I <3 MAGS]

I ran a retro useing a crossfire preset a while back. It works great. I bought a flatline to see if I liked any other input pressures, but decided I was happy with the 850psi of the crossfire, so thats what I used.

[paintbattler]

tight so it might work after all

[Jack_Dubious]

What sucks about the PMI preset tank? I dont have one, but I thought they were decent preset tanks.


JDub

[Metzger]

Nothing is really that bad about them but I get shootdown sometimes w/ it. But there great tanks for the price I guess. and I prefer adjustable tanks

[Jonno06]

with the ReTro valve i really doubt you will experience shoot-down,no matter what tank you use....

[paint magnet]

PMI 68/3k preset= $120
Crossfire 68/3k preset= $130, and it's supposed to have a the fastest recharge rate available. Why don't you just get a Crossfire tank?

[ronron2112]

a PMI 68/3k is what i use and other here.. it seems to work fine. the 850 psi is fine for me

[kutter]

I started out with a preset, but then I got my Max-Flow, the only reason I bought it was weight. The steel was so heavy and I got the Max-Flow on auction for the price of a pre-set. I like to run my pressure at about 925psi, but if I could not, it would not it would not be a very big deal. I found the 850psi of a pre-set to be nice and reactive.

Just my opinion, I could be wrong.

[RoadDawg]

My only problem with my preset is the fact that it is a 48/3000. Which is my bad. Other then that though it works great. It sets the reaction really good for me.

[paintbattler]

yea..i have come to a problem. should i trade my 68ci 4.5psi PMI PE tank for a 45ci 4.5psi tank PMI PE $50 bux? if i do that, ill have money for a retro.im confused. any help i would really need so thanks in advanced

[FutureMagOwner]

do what i did i got 2 47ci 3000 psi 850psi output crossfire tanks costs almost the same as the 68ci but then you have 2 tanks!(one for you and one fora friend) and its more gas

[spider54]

stay with the 68 45 u wont have to go back and get air as much

[Wc Keep]

hey i have a 68/3000 nitro duck set to around 800-850 and was wondering if that psi would be enough to take me from the 9.7 bps that im doing now to like 11 bps. and does the reactiveness help eliminate short stroking?

[paintbattler]

up

[Army]

PMI 68 Stubby on the Emag for me! Runs like a champ. The reactive is noticable, and I could go for more kick, but the gun runs just fine.:cool:

[paintbattler]

ok..it now sounds ok for me to run a preset on a retro. i hope this helps another member

[RT_Luver]

I say get a Flatline tank. their great for more then 2 reason but thats all I'm gunna post

1. adjustable so you can get the best outta the reactivity

2. AGD, nuff said

But if you dont feel like gettin a new tank, I used a tank just like the one u got right now(lol, inside joke) and it was just fine. reactivity was just sweet with that 800-850 OP

[paintbattler]

ok..i dunno though...

[Jonno06]

i have a ReTro valve and a preset 88/4500,and i am looking to trade it for a 68/3000 adjustable tank.....hopefully...

the preset is just not reactive enough for me...i can fire really fast,but i got the need for speed.if ya know what I mean

[~Backdraft~]

i run a 88 ci 3000 psi crossfire preset on my retro and there is nothing wrong with it. It will work great. The only thing is that you wont be able to use the retro to its full ability. With an adjustable you'll be able to play around with it a bit and get to what you really like. I hope to get rid of my tank and get a flatline here someday.

[paintbattler]

yea..i agree you will need a flatline. ill prob just use a preset 68/3k on mine

[MCollier]

I must say im partial to the 45ci 4500 psi tanks. They are insanely light and balance very very well. Personally I like PMI tanks better than crossfire, maybe because I can only find crossfires with the old regs and not the new ones.

About having to refill with a 45ci 4500 psi tank, well you should get 850-900 a fill, which is good for a few games if your a front man.

[RT_Luver]

I'm a front man and shoot about 700(give or take a couple 100) and usually need a refill after about 2 games with a 68 3000 flatline but I love it

[shartley]

I don’t see why a preset at 800 or more should not work just fine. I have a Flatline 68/4500 and use it at 800 and it is great.

I like the Flatline because it is a fantastic tank, has a great on/off, and is fully adjustable. It offers the flexibility that if my playing style or preferences change, the tank can change with me. However, there IS a cost issue…. You can get a decent preset for virtually nothing, but Flatlines will cost you.

So…. sure, it should be fine. But is that ALL you want? ;)

[paintbattler]

Originally posted by shartley
But is that ALL you want? ;)
probably not..;)

[paintbattler]

so, u think i can use a 68 3k preset pure energy tank?

[paintbattler]

oh yea..if anyone wants to buy a 68ci 4.5k pure energy n2 tank..pm me