Max operating pressures of CO2

[rob_evanson]

As the subject says. I have been asked what the maximum operating pressures are of a 12oz and 20oz co2 bottles are. I assume that all co2 pressures are about the same, i know that because of the nature of co2 it might fluctuate but it is about 2000 psi. Is this true or can anybody give me the actual pressures or a a ball park figure of what the max will be, my selling of a marker lies in the answer.

 

[Philip]

I think it may be 800psi, but i may be wrong.

 

[Mr_Toads_Wild_Ride]

800 is about right

 

[b0ned0me]

take a look at warpig

http://www.warpig.com/paintball/technical/gasses/co2dynamics.shtml

says room temp pressure in a bottle is about 853 and the burst disks will normally go at 2200-2800 psi.

 

[ball bouncer]

lile bonedome said, at room temp it's about 853.

Now, keep in mind that that's at 70 F (room temp). The output psi will change with temp. A tank left in the hot sun on a 100F day will have a high psi.

Also, I think it's important to remember the operating psi of your gun. Most standard blow-back types can operate on a psi from 600 to 850psi. If the psi gets too high, the valve of the gun may shut close rendering the gun inoperable.

bouncer