Help me build a co2 setup

[Millerman]

So I've decided I'm going to stop using the excel/metricide method and try pressurized co2. If possible I would like to use pressurized and supplement a little with excel. Excel and metricide just aren't as cost efficient. The problem is I have no clue where to start or what to get? Do I want to buy seperate pieces or buy a pre built set up? I was thinking of using a paintball tank. My budget is around $50-80 could this be done?

The tank is a 55 gallon

 

[RadMax8]

$50-$80 is pretty low for getting everything you need. If you're ok buying everything used, you can get stuff cheaper but I spent around $200 getting mine set up.

You might want to see if you can find a 5 lb tank... 55 gal is pretty big and you might be refilling very often with a paintball tank.


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[Brookster123]

$90 will get you a aquatek premium regulator. $20 for a 20 oz. Tank and $20 for tubing and drop checker. .

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[Millerman]

I was looking at the aquatec solenoid or the aquatech mini if I use paintball. How long would would a 5lb last vs a 20 oz paintball. I was considering buying multiple paintball if I went that route to prolong refill times.

 

[aqua_chem]

I was looking at the aquatec solenoid or the aquatech mini if I use paintball. How long would would a 5lb last vs a 20 oz paintball. I was considering buying multiple paintball if I went that route to prolong refill times.

4x as long.


And if you're going to spend $90 on a regulator, might as well get actual regulator that fits a 5# tank and the tank itself. The regulators are the same price and the tanks are pretty reasonable, and the refills can get annoying in medium sized tanks and up.

 

[Millerman]

Any idea what it would cost to fill or swap tanks? What would you do for a diffuser I don't think i want a creamic diffuser. Would I need a canister filter for a atomizer or reactor.

 

[Fresh2o]

Any idea what it would cost to fill or swap tanks?

Not sure about the costs for the larger tanks. A 24 oz paintball tanks costs me about $5 to refill at a local sporting goods chain. Lasts at least 4 months. If you get a regulator that fits the larger (standard) size tanks, you can use an adaptor to use paintball tanks.


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[Ryan87500]

Any idea what it would cost to fill or swap tanks? What would you do for a diffuser I don't think i want a creamic diffuser. Would I need a canister filter for a atomizer or reactor.

5lb tank in Chicagoland area is 18-20 to fill and/or swap.


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