Sssooo...what to do....

[druid]

...when you have not one...but TWO 3lb CO2 tanks that you want to run ALL DAY at a big scenario event and NOT have to stop for air...hrm...

Well, it starts with a pouch...but what pouch will hold 2 3lb CO2 tanks? I mean they are big (like an 88/3000) and there's two...



Well, I got me some of this:



Then turned it into this:



So I could do this:




Here's my idea -


So now I need 1" OD webbing so I can make MOLLE straps to make it fit my vest. If anyone has about 15' laying around, gimme a holler....

Whutchya think?

[skyless]

Wicked!!! Are you going to be a soda dispenser to help keep you teammates refreashed during the long day?

[DevilMan]

Wicked!!! Are you going to be a soda dispenser to help keep you teammates refreashed during the long day?

Sorry Druid... very nice work in deed. What marker are you feeding from those?

DM

[druid]

Wicked!!! Are you going to be a soda dispenser to help keep you teammates refreashed during the long day?

LOL....nope. This is going to be for large scale events - specifically for OK DDay but really for any other large event I use my A5 at....

[DevilMan]

LOL....nope. This is going to be for large scale events - specifically for OK DDay but really for any other large event I use my A5 at....

Cool cool... My projects don't ever come out looking that good!!!

DM

[druid]

Cool cool... My projects don't ever come out looking that good!!!

DM

Thanks. This was born out of necessity, rather than desire.

Yeah...I've never been to OK DDay and this will be my first year there. From what I've read around the Net, the field is as big as Skirmish (approx 700 acres) and I'd REALLY rather not have to run back for air...lol.

The other option I'm looking at right now is that my daughter has an invite to use a DT on a tank but I don't know (as of yet) if I have to provide the airsource. If I do, she'll use these because I have a 3rd 3-pounder (not pictured), a 114/45 and an 88/45 I can use for myself if needed.

[Hilltop Customs]

"hey man, I'm out of CO2, can I get a fill?"

ps: Ive got a couple scuba tanks if youd like to run around with them too

pps: I cant believe I didnt say how nice that looks,

[Hilltop Customs]

mahaha 2 edits before the edit timer thing kicked in.....

I really like the soda dispenser idea.....run around handing out drinks like the waterboy.....water suck it really really sucks

[druid]

The numbers on the tanks are:
DOT-3AL 2015 * APO196508
(A NUMBER 2 INSIDE A ZERO)
CLIFFDIV 12 (LETTER L INSIDE A C)
08 TC-3AL M139

...but I'll go one step further...the phone number for the guy selling them is: His name is Henry, and he can be reached at (210) 599-2800 he will know what you're talking about when you tell him 2.5lb co2 with paintball valves. His shop is in Texas but to anyone here, living in Texas, he's not set up for sales tax for your State. You will have to work that out with him...

These 2 tanks cost me $140 total, shipped to PA. That's the best I can do for you....now gitterdun!!

Also...added an MS Paint pic to the first post to show how it will be rigged....

[shives007]

Back in the day, guys would use dual CO2 tanks with a "teeter" valve between them. You would draw form one tank until it chilled enough to drop pressure. The teeter would flip and you would draw from the higher pressure (warm) tank. I think that would help your efficiency/consistancy if you can find one.

Shives

[druid]

I don't remember the teeter valve....that's 'new' to me...

We used to use the 2" x 23" aluminum tanks with a Thermo Valve...and that valve was horribly huge and ugly....lol.

Anyway I spoke with AirGuy over on the DDay forum (until this year of 09), he was the air supplier for the OK game. According to him, I should have no problems running this in cascade as I have pictured because it should draw equally off the 2 tanks.

[master_alexander]

that's pretty awesome.

first thing i thought was teeter valve, but you guys beat me to it are you planning on running this over your shoulder to the gun? or to the side, or below?

[druid]

that's pretty awesome.

first thing i thought was teeter valve, but you guys beat me to it are you planning on running this over your shoulder to the gun? or to the side, or below?

Thanks...the tanks will be on my back, between my shoulder blades. The lines will go down the back and connect to my remote that goes under my armpit like it already does when I run a single tank horizontally.

[Spider-TW]

The teeter valve is also called a "shuttle valve". I can't see the advantage from a thermal standpoint. It would let you pull a bottle off the rig for refill. You may want a refill port/check valve on there.

So...~7 pounds of CO2 rig + how much paint? I've only considered DDay, but I thought they keep some air and paint in remote locations.

[pyrodragon]

So...~7 pounds of CO2 rig + how much paint? I've only considered DDay, but I thought they keep some air and paint in remote locations.

they do keep remote locations. most deadzones have air and paint. unless ur slinging a case or more per outing i really don't see the need for that setup unless, ur weilding a DT or more.