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Mikegobrew
03-12-2010, 03:48 PM
Has anyone ever tried to connect a paintball CO2 canister to the regulator of a draft system? I tried the connection and it threads into the regulator. I was just thinking that if my tank ever ran out, I'd have a mini tank to use to dispense a few more brews until I can fill my 10 lb tank. The canister I have is 9oz. Anyone see any problems with this?
eelpout
03-14-2010, 06:21 PM
yes they make adapters for that,
http://www.beertech.net/articles/paintball_co2.html
Mikegobrew
03-15-2010, 07:33 PM
yes they make adapters for that,
http://www.beertech.net/articles/paintball_co2.html

Thanks Eelpout. I have a few questions though. My paintball cylinder screws directly into the regulator. Why would I need all of those connectors and need to take apart my regulator? And everything I've read so far until now says not to use teflon tape with these gas connections. :confused:
JAS
03-15-2010, 08:42 PM
I believe paintball tanks have a dip tube built into the valve. So you may want to look into it further. My understanding they use co2 as a liquid not a gas. Been wrong before and maybe again.
Mikegobrew
03-16-2010, 04:09 PM
I believe paintball tanks have a dip tube built into the valve. So you may want to look into it further. My understanding they use co2 as a liquid not a gas. Been wrong before and maybe again.

Ah... yes you are correct. It does have a valve that gets pressed in on the tank and a nub on the gun. Kinda like the posts and the poppets on the kegs. I think I may still persue this unless of course it costs more than a second 5 lb. tank. Thanks to both of you!