Nitro vs. Air Tanks, what's the difference?

[CMDane]

I just bought a RT through eBay, but it doesn't come with a tank. I've been looking at ebay for tanks, but have a question before I go out and bid on one. I've noticed that a fair number of tanks (Pure Energy and Nitro Duck) are listed as Nitro or Air. Are the tanks gas interchangable, ie can I use air in a nitro tank and vice-versa?

Thanks in advance,
Charles

[Havoc_online]

their is no difference as far as paintball is concerned.:)

[PyRo]

The air you breath is 80% nitrogen. Hence, the words compressed air and nitrogen are used interchangable in the paintball community.

[xmetal2001]

Nitrogen tanks are compressed air tanks, and CA tanks are Nitrogen tanks. They'll perform the same, be filled the same, and look the same.

Happy Bidding:)

[CMDane]

Thanks for the replies!

They've really helped out. Much appreciated!

Charles

[athomas]

Originally posted by xmetal2001
Nitrogen tanks are compressed air tanks, and CA tanks are Nitrogen tanks. They'll perform the same, be filled the same, and look the same.

Happy Bidding:)

Actually, be careful if bidding on a CA tank. When paintballers first switched from 12 grams to larger refillable CO2 bottles, the CO2 was refered to as CA (constant air).

So in paintball circles:

HPA = high pressure air
Nitro = high pressure air or nitrogen
Air = high pressure air
CO2 = high pressure carbon dioxide
CA = constant air (high pressure carbon dioxide)

[PyRo]

CA is now also used for "Compressed air" by some people. You can probably tell by looking at the tank what it is for.