reedbradshaw Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 i work as a quantity surveyor and whilst on site the other day i noticed lots of fire extinguisher bottles ready to be thrown away which where C02 could i use one of these to fill up my falcon fn19?? what extra parts would i need if i could ? theres loads i can take so i may be sellin a fair few if i can my local gun shop wants £206.00 for one which i cannot afford to be honest as im only a trainee ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Make sure if you do, video it and we can use as a "what not to" training video. In all honesty stay well away from anything not designed for the job. I'm all for the pioneer spirit but not when messing with high pressure vessels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedbradshaw Posted February 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 thansk for the reply, i knida thought they were the same trhings but obviously not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Have a look http://www.chubb.co.uk/pdfs/C387SpecificationCat06.pdf Seems the working pressure of a co2 extinguisher is about 60bar, with a test pressure to 212bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedbradshaw Posted February 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 so does that mean i can use one or not so confused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 It means no The working pressure would have to be well over 200bar to make it worthwhile, that's if it was safe, someone would fill it for you and ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedbradshaw Posted February 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 thanks only an idea ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 on another forum, a member has a deal and can get cheaper bottles: Current Deal. 12.2 Litre 300 Bar , with MDE Air Gun Gauge set , Rapid Fill , Handle and Boot @ £200.00 7.00 Litre 300 Bar, with MDE Air Gun Gauge set, Rapid Fill , Handle and Boot @ £180.00 3.00 Litre 300 Bar , with MDE Air Gun Gauge set, Rapid Fill @ £140.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedbradshaw Posted February 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 not really that cheap though i can get them for £140.00 in my local gun shop jus wish i would have bought a bigger gun now like a rapid but ya get what ya pay for ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 you won't get much cheaper than that mate, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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