Hand pump... anyone use this?

[MournBlade]

Do what I did and get a SCBA 4.5k cylinder and a few fittings. All said and done for around $320. The fittings aren't cheap, but now I can fill at 4500. I fill my SCBA at the local fire station, which is walking distance from my house.
If you're only looking for 3k fills go with a couple used scuba tanks and a scuba fill station.

[questionful]

Why don't fire departments just fill tanks for a little money on the side? I mean apparently they have 4.5k compressors. I'll call mine tomorrow.

[vmaxnick]

Do what I did and buy an ex military Davey 15cfm dive Compressor! Fill a dive cylinder to 4500psi in 3 minutes!

I am way beyond obsessed!

[chafnerjr]

Do what I did and buy an ex military Davey 15cfm dive Compressor! Fill a dive cylinder to 4500psi in 3 minutes!

I am way beyond obsessed!

how much is one of those??? I am very very interested in finding one if they are cheap enough.

*EDIT* ahhh... $1600 to $3500.. , though gov. auction might prove worthwile

[vmaxnick]

how much is one of those??? I am very very interested in finding one if they are cheap enough.

*EDIT* ahhh... $1600 to $3500.. , though gov. auction might prove worthwile

I am in the UK and paid $1400 for mine from a warehouse that stocks ex military stuff.
I hear they can be bought stateside for as little as $350.00 (Check out the dive forums for details) as the army had thousands of them. There is someone on ebay that sells them (bargainmarge) but for a lot more than Govt surplus
The Hatz engines will probably need some attention as grunts seem to undo anything undoable but if you get one thats 99% complete they are a hell of a bargain. They are MASSIVE though and weigh in at 2000lbs, but they do come mounted on axles and are enclosed in a cabinet 100% whether proof!
If you do get one, pm me, I can supply you the manuals.

[tech-chan]

How much psi is necessary to shoot a well timed autococker?
How much psi is necessary to shoot a automag?
How much psi is necessary to shoot a phantom?

Would it be possible to put a system like this on the front of your pump marker? Make the pump handle the real pump handle, and never run out of air again! Think about it, you would never have to go fill up! I would be interested to see some data on this! Actually, I may research it in a minute.

[questionful]

Ha ha it would take more than one stroke to pump enough for a shot. It's not just psi it's volume. Though a super stock class gun that you had to pump 20 times to shoot would make for an interesting game. Good work out too. You might not even need bunkers, just see who's first to get enough psi to break a paintball!

[tech-chan]

Well, my research turned out the same thing... Thats too bad.

[matteusz]

I have one of those exactly like in the pic and I have pumped up a 68 3000 psi tank with it to 1800 psi. My brother took an 88 all the way to 3000. You are right it isn't worth it. Scuba so much nicer. Where they do come in handy is for topping off your fills. All the same for the money get a second scuba. Big tanks plus hill pump = exhaustion.

[spadge67]

Interesting, keyword based advertising?

Got this banner at the top of my page... not very paintball related I dont think...

[paint magnet]

If you're in the market for a SCUBA tank, you may be able to pick up one cheap that's failed its visual inspection. Tanks are hydro'd every 5 years to make sure they're safe to hold pressure. SCUBA shops require they be visually inspected (remove the reg and shine a light around the inside) to make sure there is no mold or dirt--this would be hazardous to breathe, but not likely enough to be concerned about if you're filling a paintball tank.

Also, if you plan to use the tank exclusively for paintball, many SCUBA shops may require you to write "for paintball use only" on the side to exempt the visual inspection.

[chafnerjr]

If you're in the market for a SCUBA tank, you may be able to pick up one cheap that's failed its visual inspection. Tanks are hydro'd every 5 years to make sure they're safe to hold pressure. SCUBA shops require they be visually inspected (remove the reg and shine a light around the inside) to make sure there is no mold or dirt--this would be hazardous to breathe, but not likely enough to be concerned about if you're filling a paintball tank.

Also, if you plan to use the tank exclusively for paintball, many SCUBA shops may require you to write "for paintball use only" on the side to exempt the visual inspection.

Theres a hint I can take all the way to the bank!