new to nitrogen, need some help

[atomg18]

got a mag that was run on CO2, and i'm switching to nitrogen. If i buy a nitrogen tank, will it screw right into a bottomline or a remote? Or do i need something else? just tell me everything i'll need besides the tank (ie-regulator, what does it do as well?)

[WickeDKlowN]

If you just get a cheap screw-in tank, you don;t need anything else. It will screw directly into youyr ASA. If this is your first tank, it should be fine. Good brands are PMI, Crossfire, System X, etc.

If you get an adjustable tank, you will most likley need some sort of cradle, but if you just get a screw-in, don;t worry about this now.

DO NOT get a regulator. It will just slow a 'mag down. Mags have a built-in regulator, unlike most guns.

[NJPaint]

If you have a bottomline setup already, you can simply get what is called a "screw in" HPA tank and simply screw it in, chrono and you are set.

No, you don't need another regulator or anything else for that matter. A regulator helps to ensure that the same ammount of gas goes to the valve for each shot. It is for consistancy, but mag valves have a regulator built into them, so its an extra. (but, for examply, my Timmy is running a three regulator setup plus the tank reg.)

I highly recommend heading over to the classified forums ---> air systems and find a tank there. Oh and one last thing, HPA tanks need to be hydrostatically tested every 3 or 5 years depending on the tank. Fields won't fill them if they are "out of hydro" so be sure to ask what the hydro date is on any used tank. Testing costs between $25 and $50. Fiber wrapped tanks are lighter than steel and are general considered to be better tanks.

http://www.automags.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=19

^^^ air systems... First number denotes size of the tank, second, the pressure that it can hold.

ex. 68/4500
The tank is 68 cubic inches in size and can hold 4500 psi of pressure.

[atomg18]

ok, thanks guys, alot. IF i were to get an adjustable tank and a cradle, would i need a line going from the cradle to the gas thru grip, or would the cradle scerw into something. (i'm pretty sure you need a line from the cradle to the gas thru right?)

[NJPaint]

yes, you would need either a macro line or a SS hose to go from the regulator (on the adjustable tank) to the valve on the gun.

[BobTheCow]

Originally posted by NJPaint
yes, you would need either a >macro line or a SS hose to go from the regulator (on the adjustable tank) to the valve on the gun.

Yes, and notice the bigger word--MACRO!! Make sure you don't get microline... I've seen many complaints on AO about their microline breaking. Macro or steel should both work well, I would personally reccomend macroline because for me it's cheaper and easier.

[NJPaint]

Originally posted by BobTheCow63

Yes, and notice the bigger word--MACRO!! Make sure you don't get microline... I've seen many complaints on AO about their microline breaking. Macro or steel should both work well, I would personally reccomend macroline because for me it's cheaper and easier.

If I'm not mistaken, most microlines have a higher burst rating than macroline... But I recommend macro over micro because you get more air into the gun quicker...

[Lopy-slopy]

I would say that for your first tank dont get an adjustable. There are more things to worry about and break. Start with a nice screw in. Lots of them are just as good as the adjustable ones.