Markers on CO2

[Doggy]

Hi all, I know CO2 is a dirty word nowadays (ok so it's three words :rolleyes: )
but out here in Emerald we don't have access to HPA and the nearest dive shop would probably be Rocky, 2 + hours away. So my question is this:
What markers are there available (in Oz) which run allright on both CO2 and HPA?
I have a Spyder AMG and I've been told it will run on both. What about Cockers, Mags etc?

Thanks in advance

Doggy :help:

[Hideous]

last time i asked this question i was told Spyders and Cockers as they have fewer O rings to replace when they dry out.

Definitely NOT a new Shocker.

[Pompous Frog]

From what I've heard Impulses work on CO2.
I have no idea how their rate of fire goes when using it, but they are a good tourney marker to run off the gas.

[Booney]

My Automag worked allright on CO2, but it runs alot better with air

[Damo]

buy an old shocker, they love the CO2. and mags go alright on CO2 when you run a remote line, as it drows more gass as opposed to liquid. as for cockers, i would not run a cocker on CO2... just my personal preferance and my 5c worth :)

but remeber, each to their own :yes:

[Damo]

just remember, dont run an X-Valved mag on CO2 :no:

[Bill]

Old mags are fine on CO2.
Just make sure you run an expansion chamber with them.

[Hardcore]

Old Shockers and Impulses.
Expect to peel your fingers off the gun after you fire a long string with an Impulse though.

[Sonic]

Old Shockers and Impulses.
Expect to peel your fingers off the gun after you fire a long string with an Impulse though.

Solution: Gloves :)

[Mike]

On Co2 you can run
Shockers (both old and new) with a good anti siphon set up
Impulses (as above)
Cockers (both electro and mech)
Mags, Spyders, Draguns, Matrix's, (again with a good anti syphon set up)

With most of these if you can get your hand on an old fibre wrap bottle like a 68 cubic inch (1.1 litre) instead of a smaller 20 ounce bottle than this will also reduce chilldown as well as a lot of other normal Co2 problems.

That said, they will all run a lot better on air. Especially if you want to shoot a lot of paint very quickly.

[Doggy]

So you can use fibre wrap cylinders for CO2 as well as HPA?

Hmm that could be good to know.

Anybody got any old ones lying around? :rolleyes:

Cheers and thanks for the replies. I've been filling my 20oz CO2s by weight (like you should) and I haven't had any liquid problems yet (touching wood). I was keen to know if cockers could be run on CO2.

Thanks to all who replied.

Doggy

[Mike]

Cockers are generally fine althought that said, with the electros you may find that the solenoid on the front might not last as long, and these babies cost about $100.00 so air can suddenly become a cheaper option.

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co2 surround us

[eukanuba]

last time i asked this question i was told Spyders and Cockers as they have fewer O rings to replace when they dry out.

Definitely NOT a new Shocker.

If you're running a marker that doesnt have a solenoid.. and you are worried about o-rings drying out.. or it just doesnt seem to be running right..

You can lube the marker by dropping a couple of drips of automatic transmission fluid into the ASA and then screw in your cylinder... it'll work a treat - and is a great way to get to those hard to reach places inside your toy. :thumbsup: