Paintball tank co2 regulator question

[D.Freeman]

I was recently was given a couple paintball co2 tanks. I need a inexpensive regulator to use them. I want to use them to purge fermenters/headspace. I don’t keg right now so don’t need that capability at the moment. Would something like this do what I need it to do?

https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Guy-...s=gateway&sprefix=paintball+tank+co2+&sr=8-15

I would obviously need to add a couple fitting to adapt to a piece of hose.

Also, what is the proper procedure for purging fermenters/headspace using this type of setup. I don’t normally use secondaries but I just brewed a big RIS that will need to age a while before bottling and don’t want to risk oxidation.

Thanks

 

[day_trippr]

That's not a regulator, it's simply a valve. To that extent, used with care it could be useful for purging vessels.

This regulator would work, but it's not inexpensive. Perhaps there are cheaper versions out there...
https://www.homebrewing.org/The-Adapter-II-Paintball-Gauge_p_2635.html

Cheers!

 

[D.Freeman]

I know it’s not really a regulator but was hoping by just cracking the valve to control the flow i could make it could work. If it won’t, it won’t. That’s why I’m asking if anyone has used something like this. Thanks for the response

 

[NTexBrewer]

https://shop.greatfermentations.com...XyGp49RyBYK6EKdRXBdho8EbxL8gLb2BoC_j4QAvD_BwE

Would something like this work? I don’t know if this would attach to the paintball canister. If it would then this would be perfect for purging head space.

Not to mention you could use it for oxygenating your wort!

 

[Jtvann]

https://www.homebrewing.org/The-Adapter-CO2-regulator-to-Paintball-Tank-Adapter_p_1122.html

If you already have a normal CO2 regulator, this might be worth a look

 

[Kenmoron]

I use the CM Becker Mini Flex regulator with my paintball tank. It comes with various adapters to fit whatever CO2 source tickles your fancy:

https://www.kegconnection.com/mini-flex-compact-modular-regulator/

 

[day_trippr]

I know it’s not really a regulator but was hoping by just cracking the valve to control the flow i could make it could work. If it won’t, it won’t. That’s why I’m asking if anyone has used something like this. Thanks for the response

Considering there could be a couple thousand pounds of pressure in the cylinder I'm betting few folks have tried using an unregulated output.
As I said with care it may be useful for purging but let's face it, the potential for something dramatic happening is just an errant turn away

Cheers!

 

[Gasman70]

Considering there could be a couple thousand pounds of pressure in the cylinder I'm betting few folks have tried using an unregulated output.
As I said with care it may be useful for purging but let's face it, the potential for something dramatic happening is just an errant turn away

Cheers!

The average paintball CO2 tank has 1100 psi. Look on some of the paintball sites and you can pick up regulators for a decent price. They usually have a good selection of fittings also.