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HPA, N2, Compressed Air Tanks in a Nutshell

 

Compressed AirWhat is it, how it works, which tank you should get, and how many shots each size will get you.

Compressed Air and N2 are both gasses that go in HPA paintball tanks. HPA stands for High Pressure Air. Nitrogen and Compressed Air are both high pressure gasses. These gases are cleaner, and expand much faster than co2, which as you may know can be pretty inconsistent and crappy in cold weather. You can get HPA tanks filled by a high output air compressor(which are powered by gas or electricity), or a full scuba tank. Normal $50 air compressors will not work, they only output at 125psi, and HPA paintball tanks operate at 3000-4500 psi.

Make sure you are getting the right tank with the right output
All HPA tanks come with a built in regulator that will feed 0-900psi to the gun. Some tanks however have regulators that are fixed to feed at 500psi, so if you were to use it on a Tippmann 98 which needs 650-800psi to operate correctly your Tippmann would not work. Likewise, using an HPA tank with a fixed output of 800psi could spell trouble if you have a low pressure paintball gun that operates at 250-450psi.

Types of HPA Tanks
HPA paintball tanks are made out of aluminum, steel or carbon fiber. Steel HPA tanks are hella heavy. Aluminum tanks may be cheaper, but Carbon fiber tanks have a higher pressure capability which means they will supply more usable air to your paintball gun. The best way to go is carbon fiber, its lightweight and durable. More on why you should buy a carbon fiber tank over anything else.

Sizes of HPA Paintball Tanks
What confuses many players is the two numbers in the name of an HPA tank. For instance, what does "50ci 4500psi HPA Tank" mean? CI represents Cubic Inch, which represents the volume of the tank. The larger the number the more shots you can expect from the tank. PSI stands for Pounds Square Inch, which is the pressure the tank can be filled to.

How Many Shots Can I Get From a...
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  • 13ci 3000psi HPA tank = 160 paintballs
  • 45ci 4500psi HPA tank = 830 paintballs
  • 47ci 3000psi HPA tank = 580 paintballs
  • 48ci 3000psi HPA tank = 590 paintballs
  • 48ci 4500psi HPA tank = 880 paintballs
  • 50ci 3000psi HPA tank = 615 paintballs
  • 50ci 4500psi HPA tank = 920 paintballs
  • 56ci 4500psi HPA tank = 1030 paintballs
  • 62ci 3000psi HPA tank = 760 paintballs
  • 68ci 3000psi HPA tank = 840 paintballs
  • 68ci 4500psi HPA tank = 1250 paintballs
  • 70ci 4500psi HPA tank = 1230 paintballs
  • 88ci 4500psi HPA tank = 1620 paintballs
  • 90ci 4500psi HPA tank = 1660 paintballs

Don't see your tank up above? Use this formula to figure up how many shots your tank can supply (1000/# of cubic inches)x4. You can also use this free online shot calculator.

Recommended HPA Tanks
One of the best HPA tank manufacturers is Ninja Paintball. For the last couple years they have been proving that quality service combined with a quality product is enough to produce a sustainable competitive advantage against larger paintball companies. They make great tanks that perform flawlessly, are affordable, and can easily be switched from low pressure output to high pressure output.

Video Review of Ninja HPA Paintball Tanks

Buy a Ninja HPA/N2/Compressed Air Paintball Tank

Ninja Paintball 13CI 3000 PSI ALUMINUM HPA Tank
Ninja Paintball 13CI 3000 PSI ALUMINUM HPA Tank
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Ninja Paintball 5 Year N2 Nitrogen Tank 48ci 3000psi
Ninja Paintball 5 Year N2 Nitrogen Tank 48ci 3000psi
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Ninja Paintball 68 CU 4500 PSI Carbon Fiber Tank NEW
Ninja Paintball 68 CU 4500 PSI Carbon Fiber Tank NEW
Paypal   US $154.95
Ninja Carbon Fiber Air Tank w Ultralite Reg 90 4500
Ninja Carbon Fiber Air Tank w Ultralite Reg 90 4500
Paypal   US $175.95
Ninja Paintball 50 CU 4500PSI Carbon Fiber Tank NEW
Ninja Paintball 50 CU 4500PSI Carbon Fiber Tank NEW
Paypal   US $149.95
68ci 4500psi Ninja Paintball tank N2 Nitrogen cylinder
68ci 4500psi Ninja Paintball tank N2 Nitrogen cylinder
Paypal   US $144.95
Ninja Carbon Fiber Compressed Air Tank 68 4500
Ninja Carbon Fiber Compressed Air Tank 68 4500
Paypal   US $159.95
Ninja 68cu 4500PSI Compressed Air N2 Tank
Ninja 68cu 4500PSI Compressed Air N2 Tank
Paypal   US $185.35
Ninja Paintball 48 3000 Compressed Air Aluminum Tank
Ninja Paintball 48 3000 Compressed Air Aluminum Tank
Paypal   US $59.95
Ninja Carbon Fiber Compressed Air Tank 90 4500
Ninja Carbon Fiber Compressed Air Tank 90 4500
Paypal   US $159.95
Ninja Carbon Fiber Air Tank w Ultralite Reg 68 4500
Ninja Carbon Fiber Air Tank w Ultralite Reg 68 4500
Paypal   US $170.95
Ninja Carbon Fiber Air Tank w Ultralite Reg 50 4500
Ninja Carbon Fiber Air Tank w Ultralite Reg 50 4500
Paypal   US $169.95
Ninja Carbon Fiber Air Tank w Adjustable Reg 90 4500
Ninja Carbon Fiber Air Tank w Adjustable Reg 90 4500
Paypal   US $169.95
Ninja Carbon Fiber Air Tank w Adjustable Reg 68 4500
Ninja Carbon Fiber Air Tank w Adjustable Reg 68 4500
Paypal   US $164.95
Ninja Carbon Fiber Air Tank w Adjustable Reg 50 4500
Ninja Carbon Fiber Air Tank w Adjustable Reg 50 4500
Paypal   US $159.95
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