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  • SummaryJudgement
    Selling stuff, good stuff.
    • Aug 2004
    • 1944

    #1

    Good compressors and resources?

    I'm looking into maybe getting a compressor just so I can test stuff around the apartment. Does anybody have any recommendations?

    -I don't need to fill up to 4500psi
    -I'd be happy if I could fill up to 2000psi
    -The quieter the better
    -The smaller the better
    -Gas vs. Electric (is this even an option for 2000/3000psi fills?)

    This would only be for testing/tinkering.

    Suggestions? Websites?

    Thanks!
  • bryceeden
    www.vernalpaintball.com
    • Dec 2002
    • 1076

    #2
    I would look up airtex if I were you.thier website is www.airetex.com. very high quality compresors.

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    • MANN
      I am in TN. GO VOLS.
      • Apr 2006
      • 4266

      #3
      I would suggest scuba tanks.

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      • kruger
        KRUGER GRIPS

        • Jun 2004
        • 1915

        #4
        I second the scuba tank thing. You are talking a lot of money just to piddle around and most fields want you to use their air when you play. You can get a used scuba tank for little of nothing and then buy the adapter to fill your tanks with. Way cheaper way to go.
        WOW, sigs. Havent seen these in a while here on AO.

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        • Bartman
          Canadian Newbie
          • Dec 2000
          • 458

          #5
          Here is a google search for you , I have been looking as well there is a ton of good info out there.



          these guys seem to have desent packages, and they are paintball guys( so price is a little higher then putting everything together your self)



          Hope this helps,

          and have a good day.

          Bartman
          Bartman
          www.stdindustry.com
          AKA tech
          AKA Factory team

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          • craltal
            MCB, baby...
            • Oct 2003
            • 1452

            #6
            finding a compressor that outputs high enough pressure for our uses is expensive no matter how you look at it.

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            • olinar
              mech>electro
              • May 2006
              • 1777

              #7
              where would someone find a scuba tank then? any online resources?

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              • kruger
                KRUGER GRIPS

                • Jun 2004
                • 1915

                #8
                try here:

                WOW, sigs. Havent seen these in a while here on AO.

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                • pyrodragon
                  Retired Mag Lover
                  • Jun 2003
                  • 224

                  #9
                  Originally posted by craltal
                  finding a compressor that outputs high enough pressure for our uses is expensive no matter how you look at it.

                  Your in FL. how hard would it be to find a couple of scuba tanks? for $200 u should be able to buy two tanks and a fill station. u can usually get the tanks refill at the local fire dept. and just give the guy a couple bucks. a hell of a lot cheaper than buying a compressor.
                  shoot you later
                  i play for the game not the fame.

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                  • craltal
                    MCB, baby...
                    • Oct 2003
                    • 1452

                    #10
                    Originally posted by pyrodragon
                    Your in FL. how hard would it be to find a couple of scuba tanks? for $200 u should be able to buy two tanks and a fill station. u can usually get the tanks refill at the local fire dept. and just give the guy a couple bucks. a hell of a lot cheaper than buying a compressor.
                    I know I live in Florida. I pass three scuba shops on my way to work everyday and own a fill station myself. My point was that that buying a personal air compressor capable of the output needed to fill a PB tank is going to be very expensive. I didn't say anything about scuba tanks as it was already mentioned as an option a couple of times before me.

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                    • randel
                      that one guy
                      • Aug 2006
                      • 52

                      #11
                      I agree with what alot of the other people have said go with a scuba tank. it will be alot cheaper
                      than spending a few thousand on a compressor.

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                      • SummaryJudgement
                        Selling stuff, good stuff.
                        • Aug 2004
                        • 1944

                        #12
                        It certainly is looking that way (scuba), although that airtex.com site has some nice looking options. Especially the electric ones, but yes they are expensive...................

                        Thanks guys!

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