Can a co2 tank be filled with compressed air?

Asked by: Shane Bowles

Since compressed air tanks are the only tanks designed for compressed air, there are so many variables between the compressed air tank and the CO2. It is virtually impossible to fill a CO2 tank with compressed air without subjecting yourself (and those surrounding you as you paintball) to serious danger.

How do you fill a paintball co2 tank at home?

Once you have a scale on of course tear it out make sure you actually have gas going into the tank so valve is open. Once it's there open up your bulk tank.

How do you refill a co2 tank?

Open the main valve on the bulk co2 tank. Turn the fill valve quickly to chill the tank. Now open the vent valve to vent the gas back out once the gas is vented close the vent valve.

How much PSI is in a 20 oz CO2 tank?

837 psi

A 20-ounce CO₂ paintball cylinder with a full charge (68% of its water capacity) When a fully charged, 68% full by water capacity, 20-ounce CO₂ cylinder warms up to room temperature (70 ^oF), the pressure inside the cylinder is 837 psi.