Born again newbie

[Ekul]

I just got my new Automag and can't wait to load it up and throw some paint. Thanks to you guys and all the info available on this site I was able to bypass the extra cost of buying and subsequently replacing a co2 tank. I went with a crossfire 68ci 3000# tank and again it was the wealth of info on this site that drove my descision. Don't worry I'm getting to my question. Being a born again newbie, I'm not real comfortable on the operation and use of nitrogen. I originally started playing back in the mid-eighties with pistol markers that ran on co2 cartiges and close combat was king. Some of us upgraded to pumps before finally hanging up our markers for other duites, mainly wives and kids. Well, we're back and man have things changed. But that's another post.

My question is...
I understand the n2 tank screws into the marker just like the co2 tank would right? Well, from past experince, when you remove your co2 tank you get a little venting when you unscrew the tank. What happens when you unscrew the n2?
Is there a proceedure for depressurizing the marker/tank? I know you'd want the marker empty of paint before doing anything but after that I'm at a loss.

[synreal]

You simply unscrew the tank from your asa.

Don't worry, your tank won't go ripping across the room The regulated output pressure of preset HPA tanks in comprable to that of a standard CO2 bottle. You'll get a bit of a hiss and maybe a litle pop but that's it (best of all, no more frozen o-rings).

Glad to have you back in the sport.

[Potatoboy]

well, not exactly as synreal said, but close

Just like a screw in CO2 tank you want to give it 1/4 turn then dry fire your pressure out then unscrew it all the way, that should minimize your waste.

[Army]

Treat your nitro tanks the same as your Co2 and you won't have any problems. If you get a fiber-wrap tank, you should get a tank cover, for any scratch or gouge can compromise it's integrity. Steel nitro tanks of course, don't have near the damage concerns.

Most nitro tanks ARE screw in, but quite a few are not; they hang off a cradle from the drop forward.

You should get an ASA that incorporates a shut-off valve. This will let you remove the tank safely at any time, without the need to bleed the pressure in the gun.

Welcome to AO, wise choice in web-sites! Also, welcome back to the sport!

[Ekul]

Super cool

Thanks for all help. We went out to play this weekend and had a ball. My new Mag shot perfectly. I wound up getting a drop with a on/off so I could turn off the air, shoot out the gun and then pop off the tank. Works great. I was so pleased with the Mag I hope to be out there again this weekend. Thanks again for all the help.