Who here still uses fixed tanks?

DocsMachine · 10-09-2012, 06:28 AM

Over the weekend, I realized I have dozens of "fixed" tanks- ones that attach to a cradle or dovetail or bracket- and only a couple of cheap, rarely used screw-in tanks.

I know I'm a good five years behind the times on this, but I can't be the only one still using Flatlines and Conquests and DynaFlows...

Doc.

Odjur · 10-09-2012, 06:53 AM

i use maxflows a a few guns, i would love to get a flatlinereg for my automagRT

cougar20th · 10-09-2012, 07:36 AM

I mostly use screwin tanks due to the ease of swapping

I fixed tanks on a couple guns,
1) My Twister has a old nitroduck mega-reg setup. Only reason is it has the matching ano cradle. The 2 tanks are out of hydro at this point & nearing the end of their life.

2) The other is a AA rapter on another cocker I have. Set it up for a old school look & that tank works well.

ApoC_101 · 10-09-2012, 11:33 AM

Haven't used a fixed tank on any of my guns in like 8 years... traded em off for screw-in tanks I can use on all my guns. I got too many guns and not enough tanks

tymcneer · 10-09-2012, 11:36 AM

My fast Mag uses a AA Armageddon. My housemate uses a Centerflag regulator, which is fixed to the cradle. A couple of other markers I have are setup for non removable tanks, as it was the best solution for them (Hardlines for the win @ 2000-3000psi >

)

Ty

RatFink · 10-09-2012, 11:40 AM

I still have a dedicated 88/4500 on a Max Flow for my MicroMag.

Falcon16 · 10-09-2012, 11:44 AM

haven't used a fixed tank marker in quite some time. I think the last time I did was back in like 03 when I picked up a vert feed cocker and was offered a 68/45 maxflow package with it.

super_stanchy · 10-09-2012, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApoC_101

Haven't used a fixed tank on any of my guns in like 8 years... traded em off for screw-in tanks I can use on all my guns. I got too many guns and not enough tanks

Thats what happened to me too....

I do have 1 45/3k with a maxflo micro on it, i use it to test guns, because its a macro fitting and 1/4 turn asa built into my tank

i would love to find like a 88/3k or something huge so the air lasts longer... but she works for now

DarkNinja · 10-09-2012, 03:27 PM

I still run an Armageddon on my Automag and I use it on a few other markers like my Sterling that don't have a velocity adjuster built in. I have a Raptor around here and I have a Maxflo in a box somewhere. I have 2 in hydro tanks that are screw in for everything else.

DocsMachine · 10-09-2012, 06:10 PM

This question occurred to me over the weekend when I dusted off and installed my old Angel AIR onto the recently-ressurrected LED:

Anybody know when WDP stopped making the AIR? The hydro date on it is '01, and I seem to recall they had some teething problems with the overpressure relief leaking or blowing out.

For those not familiar with the tank, it's a non-screw-in tank reg, a bit bigger than an Armageddon, that has a built-in electronic pressure gauge. The LCD readout (pretty much the same panel from the LCD Angels) can tell you tank pressure, output pressure, and if you set it correctly, it'll even calculate the number of shots remaining.

Does anyone even make a non-screw-in tank these days?

Doc.

10-09-2012, 06:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
DocsMachine Mad Science of Paintball Join Date: Jul 2011	Who here still uses fixed tanks? Over the weekend, I realized I have dozens of "fixed" tanks- ones that attach to a cradle or dovetail or bracket- and only a couple of cheap, rarely used screw-in tanks. I know I'm a good five years behind the times on this, but I can't be the only one still using Flatlines and Conquests and DynaFlows... Doc. __________________ Drilled 'Cocker body? Cover those holes with the Eye Patch! Doc's Machine. Fixing, fiddling and transmogrifying markers since 1998. The Whiteboard. Vaguely paintball-related absurdity every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

10-09-2012, 06:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Odjur Very Bork. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden	i use maxflows a a few guns, i would love to get a flatlinereg for my automagRT __________________ In sweden we ride polar bears to work, drink our coco from steins, sharpen our battle axes with the bones of our enemies and bork, bork bork, bork.

10-09-2012, 07:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
cougar20th MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amherst NH	I mostly use screwin tanks due to the ease of swapping I fixed tanks on a couple guns, 1) My Twister has a old nitroduck mega-reg setup. Only reason is it has the matching ano cradle. The 2 tanks are out of hydro at this point & nearing the end of their life. 2) The other is a AA rapter on another cocker I have. Set it up for a old school look & that tank works well. __________________ My MCB Feedback

10-09-2012, 11:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
ApoC_101 Avratech Industries Inc. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC	Haven't used a fixed tank on any of my guns in like 8 years... traded em off for screw-in tanks I can use on all my guns. I got too many guns and not enough tanks __________________ Visit us at www.avratech.com for sexy custom markers.

10-09-2012, 11:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
tymcneer Brass Monkey Customs Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Baltimore MD	My fast Mag uses a AA Armageddon. My housemate uses a Centerflag regulator, which is fixed to the cradle. A couple of other markers I have are setup for non removable tanks, as it was the best solution for them (Hardlines for the win @ 2000-3000psi > ) Ty __________________ Brass Monkey Customs If you were doing business with me via text message, please send me a text with your name, as my phone has killed my contact list. Thank you in advance. Brass Freak compatible and Equation inserts in .665, .670, .675, .678, .680 and .685 Still selling brass tubing, with .678 barrel stock now available! My feedback: MCB - eBay - AO

10-09-2012, 03:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
DarkNinja MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006	I still run an Armageddon on my Automag and I use it on a few other markers like my Sterling that don't have a velocity adjuster built in. I have a Raptor around here and I have a Maxflo in a box somewhere. I have 2 in hydro tanks that are screw in for everything else. __________________ Everyone says "Well maybe i'll make a difference", Thinking they've got plenty of time But you're squeezed a little tighter everyday Finished before you can commit a crime

10-09-2012, 06:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
DocsMachine Mad Science of Paintball Join Date: Jul 2011	This question occurred to me over the weekend when I dusted off and installed my old Angel AIR onto the recently-ressurrected LED: Anybody know when WDP stopped making the AIR? The hydro date on it is '01, and I seem to recall they had some teething problems with the overpressure relief leaking or blowing out. For those not familiar with the tank, it's a non-screw-in tank reg, a bit bigger than an Armageddon, that has a built-in electronic pressure gauge. The LCD readout (pretty much the same panel from the LCD Angels) can tell you tank pressure, output pressure, and if you set it correctly, it'll even calculate the number of shots remaining. Does anyone even make a non-screw-in tank these days? Doc. __________________ Drilled 'Cocker body? Cover those holes with the Eye Patch! Doc's Machine. Fixing, fiddling and transmogrifying markers since 1998. The Whiteboard. Vaguely paintball-related absurdity every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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