Can you fill a HPA paintball tank with a standard air compressor that can be used for air tools?

January 10, 2010 by admin · 2 Comments
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church778 asked:

I have a standard air compressor that is used to power air tools and pump up flat tires. Can I use it to fill an HPA tank for my paintball gun? I believe I would need special ports or nozzles if I can.

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2 Responses to “Can you fill a HPA paintball tank with a standard air compressor that can be used for air tools?”
  1. travis s says:
    January 11, 2010 at 3:03 am

    Nope. A standard compressor goes to 120-150 psi. You need a scuba air compressor that goes to 3000 psi. Best thing to do is get a scuba tank to fill your small tank. You can get a scuba tank filled for about $5-7. A scuba tank will last you for a couple of outings. travis s

  2. Daniel K says:
    January 12, 2010 at 12:14 am

    No it will not. Air tools do not run on pressures that high 3000psi or 4500psi. You need a scuba fill adapter and a reserve tank. Like mentioned above you can get a used scuba tank that you can use for filling. Also you can use a Nitro or compressed air reserve tank from a welding supply store. Often they will have what you need cheaper than scuba shops. Either way, have whoever sells you the equipment show you have to use it properly. You really should be trained to fill the tanks. Normally most places with train you equipment they sell you.

    Hope this helps and good luck! Daniel K

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