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PCP - Nitrogen versus Air

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:25 pm
by Chandan22
Hello,

I am trying to figure out if pure nitrogen can be used as a substitute for air in a pcp pistol, obviously at the rated pressure itself.
Since air is also 80% N2, and its an inert and safe gas, it seems logical to use it. Also, its availability is better.

Anyone tried this?

C

Re: PCP - Nitrogen versus Air

Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 10:04 am
by brihacharan
Chandan22 wrote:Hello,

I am trying to figure out if pure nitrogen can be used as a substitute for air in a pcp pistol, obviously at the rated pressure itself.
Since air is also 80% N2, and its an inert and safe gas, it seems logical to use it. Also, its availability is better.
Anyone tried this?
C
> The only probable reason to use 'Nitrogen' instead of Air, is because Air has the tendency to retain moisture...
> Nitrogen is inert & safe...
> My Scorpius NX100 is filled with air - even after 2500+ shots it has retained the pressure :D
Briha

Re: PCP - Nitrogen versus Air

Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 12:37 pm
by striker
nitrogen is safe to use in Pcp airguns . compressed air such as "zero air" is safe to use in pcp as they are free from moisture . search fo zero air supplier in your location for safe air needed for pcp airguns other than nitrogen.