high and low pressure

[joeyarmstrong]

hey guys, its jim bob here to pick ur brains again.
anyone tell me the differecne between high and low pressure markers??
other than the obvious. come on its 6week holidays, givbe me somet interesting to read

cheers guys

 

[Tom Allen]

If you relate this to preset regs, a "high pressure" reg is usually around 800psi to 900psi. A "low pressure" reg is around 400psi to 500psi.
If you relate it to Maxflo regs, a low pressure reg is around 170psi, and a high pressure is 850psi.

 

[dr.strangelove]

I think he meant the difference between high and low pressure markers (judging by his opening line: "anyone tell me the differecne between high and low pressure markers??")
. High pressure markers operate at a higher pressure (in psi), resulting in a harder bolt to ball impact. Low pressure markers run at lower pressures, but sometimes at the risk of efficiency since low pressure = high volume. However, they're less likely to break balls (lower bolt to ball impact), have lower kick and are supposedly more stable. High pressure is generally associated with cheaper, blowback markers like the Spyder and Tippmann lines (and their clones) that use blowback air to help re-cock the marker. Low pressure is typically associated with higher end markers that incorporate a low pressure recocking system.

 

[Tom Allen]

Good point, i was trying to show the difference between the pressures, giving regs as an example.
Between us he should have all the answers....

 

[joeyarmstrong]

yup, thanks guys. i think i have the answer im looking for now

so how many shots would i be looking to get out of an impulse using a 20oz co2 can??

also using something like a preset air system, say a 0.8l 3000psi ??

cheers guys

 

[joeyarmstrong]

anyone know at all???

 

[Dark Warrior]

Originally posted by joeyarmstrong
anyone know at all???

600-800 depending in the efficiency of your marker