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Tiuk · 06-30-2005, 11:27 AM

I'm sure it's been done, but have any of you tried it? I'm a paintball player, and for a long time now I've been thinking that it would probably be relatively simple to hook a co2 or HPA tank and a couple of regulators up to a super soaker, so pumping is no longer necessary. Pressure can be adjusted anywhere from 0 to several hundred PSI (obviously don't do anything stupid and blow anything up). Some sort of safety system should be factored in (like a PRV, pressure release valve) that will vent if pressure exceeds a certain amount (in the event of, say, one of the regs failing and overpressurizing the system).

Ben · 06-30-2005, 12:32 PM

Welcome to Super Soaker Central Tiuk! I have upgraded your membership account. B)

Yes, several people in fact have tried constant air/gas pressure before.

Here's the two good examples:

For more information on constant air/gas pressure, please read Constant air pressure - the future of homemade water guns.

Tiuk · 06-30-2005, 01:06 PM

Thanks very much for the links!

I'm sorry, what did you mean by upgrading my account?

Ben · 06-30-2005, 01:22 PM

People in the "New Members" membership group have to read a small sniplet of our rules until they show that they follow them. Usually people aren't a problem, but some can't spell and have other terrible posting habits, so we have made a system. This is our way of making poor members improve.

I upgraded you to "Members", which is exactly the same minus the small sniplet of rules. The other groups are if you stay active mostly - if you stay for a long time and make a large contribution you could be a "Super Member" for example. If you stay longer and make more of a contribution, you might even become a moderator or administrator! B)

Tiuk · 06-30-2005, 02:03 PM

Ahh, I understand. Thanks.

Has anyone tried to convert a traditional SS to CA? I assume this could be done by drilling and tapping the chamber that holds the compressed air for a barb or fitting that could have a hose run to it that goes to a regulator, and then a co2/hpa tank (I'd be more inclined to use HPA since co2 can allow liquid co2 (very cold) into the SS, which may cause cracking or similar problems.

Ben · 06-30-2005, 04:07 PM

Not to the best of my knowledge has someone tried converting an existing water gun into a CGP one.

I do know that some people have added schrader valves to pressurize their water gun a bit more, but I haven't heard much about it.

Lt.Winters · 07-29-2005, 04:34 PM

Think of that! A homade Co2 water sniper rifle (or something like that)!

Master Yogurt · 07-29-2005, 04:51 PM

The easiest guns (and I use the term "Easy" extremely loosely) to mod to CA would be the WW Pre-chargers series. Really, though, doing such a thing would be so taxing and hard that making a CA homemade would be a lot easier.

The fact is, though, an AP or CPS gun will only get players so far - the technology is limited. CA would be such a HUGE step up, it would be amazing. However, a CA gun is pretty much useless unless every other player has one, too. The power and range advantage would be so unfair that it would take the fun out of water wars.

06-30-2005, 12:32 PM	#2
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,019 UserID: 1	Welcome to Super Soaker Central Tiuk! I have upgraded your membership account. B) Yes, several people in fact have tried constant air/gas pressure before. Here's the two good examples: http://forums.sscentral.org/RandD_looking_...ideas-t286.html http://www1.iwvisp.com/thehalls/Uber...bersoaker.html For more information on constant air/gas pressure, please read Constant air pressure - the future of homemade water guns. __________________ Note: I am busy so if I am slow to respond, be patient. email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas. Do not send me a PM or email about reading a certain post unless it's been a few days since you've posted. I try to read every post but do miss some.

06-30-2005, 01:22 PM	#4
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,019 UserID: 1	People in the "New Members" membership group have to read a small sniplet of our rules until they show that they follow them. Usually people aren't a problem, but some can't spell and have other terrible posting habits, so we have made a system. This is our way of making poor members improve. I upgraded you to "Members", which is exactly the same minus the small sniplet of rules. The other groups are if you stay active mostly - if you stay for a long time and make a large contribution you could be a "Super Member" for example. If you stay longer and make more of a contribution, you might even become a moderator or administrator! B) __________________ Note: I am busy so if I am slow to respond, be patient. email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas. Do not send me a PM or email about reading a certain post unless it's been a few days since you've posted. I try to read every post but do miss some.

06-30-2005, 04:07 PM	#6
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,019 UserID: 1	Not to the best of my knowledge has someone tried converting an existing water gun into a CGP one. I do know that some people have added schrader valves to pressurize their water gun a bit more, but I haven't heard much about it. __________________ Note: I am busy so if I am slow to respond, be patient. email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas. Do not send me a PM or email about reading a certain post unless it's been a few days since you've posted. I try to read every post but do miss some.

07-29-2005, 04:34 PM	#7
Lt.Winters Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 20 UserID: 460	Think of that! A homade Co2 water sniper rifle (or something like that)! __________________ "In better days that lie ahead, men will speak with pride of our doings." --Gen. Monty

07-29-2005, 04:51 PM	#8
Master Yogurt Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 23 UserID: 439	The easiest guns (and I use the term "Easy" extremely loosely) to mod to CA would be the WW Pre-chargers series. Really, though, doing such a thing would be so taxing and hard that making a CA homemade would be a lot easier. The fact is, though, an AP or CPS gun will only get players so far - the technology is limited. CA would be such a HUGE step up, it would be amazing. However, a CA gun is pretty much useless unless every other player has one, too. The power and range advantage would be so unfair that it would take the fun out of water wars. __________________ My Armory <span style='color:purple'> 4 XP-210s Secret Strike with drilled nozzle and increased range XP 310 with shotgun nozzle and fan nozzle Storm something-or-other pistol Old "Power Soaker" - hey, it's made by Larami! I miss my XP 75 classic... I don't miss my XP 85. Need DOS help or looking for games? Dosgames.com is a great resource, and its forums are excellent, and, hey, I've been a mod there for years!

06-30-2005, 11:27 AM	#1
Tiuk Junior member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4 UserID: 420	I'm sure it's been done, but have any of you tried it? I'm a paintball player, and for a long time now I've been thinking that it would probably be relatively simple to hook a co2 or HPA tank and a couple of regulators up to a super soaker, so pumping is no longer necessary. Pressure can be adjusted anywhere from 0 to several hundred PSI (obviously don't do anything stupid and blow anything up). Some sort of safety system should be factored in (like a PRV, pressure release valve) that will vent if pressure exceeds a certain amount (in the event of, say, one of the regs failing and overpressurizing the system).

06-30-2005, 01:06 PM	#3
Tiuk Junior member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4 UserID: 420	Thanks very much for the links! I'm sorry, what did you mean by upgrading my account?

06-30-2005, 02:03 PM	#5
Tiuk Junior member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4 UserID: 420	Ahh, I understand. Thanks. Has anyone tried to convert a traditional SS to CA? I assume this could be done by drilling and tapping the chamber that holds the compressed air for a barb or fitting that could have a hose run to it that goes to a regulator, and then a co2/hpa tank (I'd be more inclined to use HPA since co2 can allow liquid co2 (very cold) into the SS, which may cause cracking or similar problems.

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