Impulse Efficiency

[SaiNt]

tried a search.. typed in "efficiency" didnt get much..

but i was wondering how efficient an impulse would be.. i have a 68/3000 tank..

[cocker kid 2k2]

On just a regular stock impulse?

[No_DAMN_NAMES]

http://www.kamworld.net/paintball/ImpulseFAQ_Technical.html#T7
For a 20oz CO2 tank about 1000-1200 shots as long as the tank has an anti-siphon tube installed.
For a 68/3000 HPA tank about 800-900.
For a 45/4500 HPA tank about 800-900.
For a 68/4500 HPA tank about 1200-1300.
For a 90/4500 HPA tank about 1600-1800.

[heyheyhey]

Originally posted by SaiNt
tried a search.. typed in "efficiency" didnt get much..

but i was wondering how efficient an impulse would be.. i have a 68/3000 tank..

not that much

mebe 900 at the most

[SaiNt]

thats enough for me.. is this stock?

[No_DAMN_NAMES]

I belive so.

[tcct2003]

In an idea set-up (dwell,lpr,maxflo set properly). What increase will you see per 1000 psi or by tank?

[No_DAMN_NAMES]

I'd ask FOM, or someone with a bit more experiance with an Imp.

[thebluenu]

ok, when properly set, a stock impulse should AT LEAST (i mean, if its less then, you might have some issues) 10 shots per ci at 3k psi, or 15 shots per ci at 4.5 psi....

you have a 68 3000, i assume you would AT LEAST get 680 shots, if the gun is set properly - 800-900 seems pretty high IMO (but expect AT LEAST 680 shots...)

[cocker kid 2k2]

900 seems too high stock for me. 750 sounds better.

[checkyourhopper]

Depending on how you play, you can probably get away with a tank that size. I mean, if you play rec ball, your prolly fine. If you want to play tourney ball and you play up front or mid, you are probably fine. But if you are aspiring to play back, then I would get a bigger tank when you can save up the cash.

there are also upgrades, like the LPR, that will increase your efficiency.