Is there an adapter I can use on a scuba tank to fill CO2 paintball tanks?

Question

I want to know if I can use a scuba tank or a beverage CO2 tank to fill paintball CO2 tanks. If I can which adapter do I need and where can I get it?

Also are there places where they fill tanks of this size?

Answer 1

Yes, adapters and pressure regulators are readily available for charging paintball guns from a SCUBA tank.  There used to be a place around here that ran a dive operation in the quarry and had three paintball fields around it.

Just ask at your local paint ball supplier - this is commonly done so they should have one in stock.

Answer 2

Scuba tanks can only be used to fill air tanks for paintball. They cannot be filled with co2 or fill up a co2 tank. My friend was in this situation as well, and I will tell you what he did.

He sold his co2 tanks and bought one nice air tank. This is a huge advantage on the field anyway.

Found an adapter like you are talking about on ebay for about $30 http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Scuba-FILL-STATI...

Searched the phone book for scuba stores nearby. They will fill up a scuba tank for about $10 and it will last for about 20 fills.

The only downfall of a scuba tank is that it can only fill a tank up to 2000 psi, but otherwise, it is a very good thing to have for paintball.

Answer 3

Never fill a Co2 tank with HPA from a scuba tank.

Normal pressure for Co2 is about 800PSI and HPA is typically 3000PSI to 4500PSI.  The tank cannot handle the pressure.

Scuba tanks are for filling HPA tanks:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Scuba-Yoke-Paint...

Bulk Co2 tanks with siphon tubes are for filling Co2 tanks:

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Dual-Valve-Paintba...

I rent Two 50lb Co2 tanks with siphon tubes from a Welding Supply Store.

Answer 4

No.