HPA refill

[Speeder]

So. I got kind of fed up with having to explain this over and over again, at our field, so I decided to do a video on the topic.
How to refill your HPA tank using a scuba tank as source:

Now while I was add it, I thought I might as well, do one on loaders for reball.

 

[Tom]

Nice vid on filling.

I would have added a couple of things on first checking the source pressure, and a bit more stressing to keep the fill going slowly.

Pressure to fill from the right fill station / cylinder (If 4500 fills are available, but as you said it's directed at your site so applicable to that fill system)
(Of course it is possible to fill a 3000 cylinder from a 4500 scuba source, which is theoreticaly preferable to get consistently full fills - but only with great care to not overfill so not recommended - or with a regulated rig)

Slow fills directed at the old method of fast filling for convenience, which led to over heating and contributed to failures at fill stations in the past
And the slower the fill, the lower the temperature and less pressure lost when the cylinder cools

But again - good video, you have a new subscriber.


See also the UKPSF HPA 1 form and other info on air fills:
http://www.oaklandsfestival.host56.com/web_documents/air information.pdf

The first two pages are UKPSF documents, the rest is 'all my own work' - you are welcome to use it, or modify it for handouts, posters etc. (Providing if you use the UKPSF element its kept as is)

 

[Speeder]

Thanks Tom, for you compliments and feedback. I'm still getting used to doing videos, meaning I'll also need to get used to thinking about other peoples setups.
My next vids will most likely be maintenence of the etek4 and proto rail 2011, as these are the marker I own and use.