[dennis]

I noticed that the other day but htere is no description. I don't know much about paintball but that is a drop forward I believe. Another option is to use a on/off. Depending on the type and brand, these parts thread onto the cylinder but have an outlet on the side thread for 5/32 NPT or something. Actually I believe it is the same thread the Clippard metering valves we like so much use. I read an article where you can use the on/off and the metering valve without the regulator just fine. I will be danged if I can find that article again though, had pictures and everything.

Also, most high end, dedicated paint ball stores can switch the stem on the cylinder with one threaded like the bigger cylinders. Then you can just attach a regulator right to it. That swap will cost ~30$ US. The guy at the marker store also told me you should be able to find a regulator capable of handling the Co2 pressures at Home Depot. Never looked into it though.

 

[dennis]

That is exactly what I was talking about adin. Any major paintball shop should be able to swap the standard paintball fitting with the one in the photo. That is the regular CO2 thread/fitting type that will fit the standard brewer's/welder's/aquarist's regulator.

 

[dennis]

Marc, I guess that would depend on your location. In my area, Point Blank Paintball in West Springfield Mass. will do that for you. A fire extinguisher supply company could probably do it also, maybe even a welding supply place. I do not know the size but "they" make a 2.5lb fire extinguisher and I bet yourlocal supplier could hook you up witha used on. I have a used 5lb CO2 extinguisher, shiny red tank and everything

 

[dennis]

That Leland regulator fits disposable co2 cartridges of 3/8" or 5/8". I am trying to find out if the Leland regulator can fit paintball cylinders pressurized to 850 PSI, because I think they are also 5/8". It was designed for disposables though.

I am pretty sure it is a different thread spacing even if it is the same diameter. The Leleand is made to actually peirce a disposable cartridge...

That being said, Drs Foster and Smaith sell that exact regulator along with a 2.5 gallon CO2 cylinder. The wording in the cataloge is "for use with the cylinder listed below" but I do not know if that is a marketing ploy or not.

Any good paintball store can swap the factory thread stem to a standard CGA320, at least mine will although I have not had them do it.

 

[dennis]

http://www.engravingschool.com/private/PalmControl.htm

Here is how you woudl use that Leland regulator with a regular paintball cylinder

 

[dennis]

I can't seem to find the dr FS regulator you are talking about, I just see the standard azoo one.

Actually, it might have been pet solutions or something. As soon as I saw the price I did not care, but I do recognize the regulator and remember being able to make out the Leland name on it.

 

[dennis]

Have a machinisy friend make youone from brass. It would be a simple part to make.