flow rate?

[BenD]

what is the flow rate difference between micro and macro line??

Thanks,

[TRIAD]

Nothing as far as paintball is concerned. Sure, there's a difference, but it won't affect you. Now, I don't know about 15+ bps, but on tourney-speed markers, you'll be fine.

[FreshmanBob]

it's really more about working pressure's, macro is generally higher

[sniper1rfa]

ok... you have nothing to base this on. what about on my mayhem, having to fill 2.5 ci at 100 psi the equiv of 20 times a second (40 ms between shots is when it happens, starting at 1 bar).

[TRIAD]

I said 15+ ymaybe a difference. But for all practical purposes, they're the same.

[BenD]

so over at other fourms when the little newbie says should I get macro or micro

and everyone yells macro and micro sucks...

it doenst make that much difference?

[subbeh]

Micro is known to blow easier, as macro has a much higher working pressure. I MUCH recommend Parker Paraflex Macro line, stuff is great. Does not kink at ALL!

[TRIAD]

It becomes a durability issue. Micro is smaller, of course, and not as thick, so it is more likely to break. Macro is more durable and less likely to break. Stainless is the most durable, and if that breaks, you're in trouble.

[Person]

Macro is more durable and it has a higher flow.. sort of. Doesnt matter for a mag as far as i know but for a gun somone wants a low operating pressure high volume low efficiency gun for whatever reason macro i believe is preferable. I like steel hose but I dont trust my measuring abilities and my local shop is poor and very very rarely has steel hose in stock so im stuck with macro. have a nice day

[Redkey]

hose diameter

a larger diameter hose will have higher flow rates than a smaller diameter hose if they are both running at the same pressure. That's why fire trucks don't carry garden hoses.

In a PB marker the more flow the better. Just make sure the line you are using can take the pressure.