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Can you use CO2 on a Smart Parts Ion?
A: The Ion, like other SP markers, can function off both compressed air or CO2. Compressed air is recommended however not required. If you use CO2, anti-siphon CO2 is required.
Can you use CO2 on electric paintball guns?
A general rule is that most electronic paintball guns should use compressed air, and mechanical guns can use either compressed air or CO2.
How does a Smart Parts Ion work?
Pulling and holding the trigger results in three shots being fired. Pressing and holding the trigger causes the Ion to fire repeatedly until the trigger is released. While the Ion can fire at up to 17 balls per second in semi-auto and rebound modes, the burst and full automatic modes are capped at 10 balls per second.
Is the Smart Parts Ion a good gun?
The Smart Parts Ion is a low-cost electropneumatic paintball gun designed for the player who wants a tournament-level paintball gun at a basement price. While you won’t mistake it for a top of the line gun, it is a good performer and can compete in the same ballpark as any gun on the market.
Is CO2 the same as compressed air?
Compressed air and CO2 are very important gaseous sources. The key difference between compressed air and CO2 is that the pressure of compressed air is much higher than the normal atmospheric pressure while we usually store carbon dioxide at low pressure.
Can I use my air compressor to fill my paintball tank?
Don’t even try to use your tire pump or a standard air compressor—it won’t work. Most of these compressors max out at 180 psi, and your paintball tanks require a minimum of 3,000 psi to fill.
Who owns Smart Parts paintball?
Smart Parts
| Defunct | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Fate | Liquidation; Assets and IP acquired by Kee Action Sports |
| Headquarters | Latrobe, Pennsylvania |
What year did the Smart Parts Ion come out?
The original Ion was released in 2005, and soon soared in popularity, though it was often criticized for being difficult to disassemble and service. Smart Parts addressed these concerns in 2007 with the release of the Ion XE, which allows the bolt to be removed from the back of the marker.
Can you refill a paintball CO2 tank with compressed air?
CO2 tanks have valves that accommodate liquid fills. Compressed air is not a liquid, hence the fill nipple on high pressure air tanks. You cannot fill a CO2 tank with compressed air.
Does Walmart fill compressed air tanks?
Walmart does not have the equipment to refill any sized Co2 tanks in-store. But, you can purchase your own Co2 refill station on the Walmart website, which will allow you to easily refill tanks for paintball and air guns yourself whenever you need to.
What air compressors do paintball fields use?
Top Paintball Air Compressors
- HPDAVV 100L/Min 5.5-HP Air Compressor – Best Overall Paintball Air Compressor.
- HPDMC 110V 4500 PSI High-Pressure PCP Air Compressor – Best Electric Paintball Air Compressor.
- HPDAVV Portable Air Compressor 4500Psi – Runner up Best Electric Paintball Air Compressor.