Re: RE: points on compressor marker [TANKS]

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Doug wrote:-
>"I discovered $50 electronic markers"

The cheapest electric marker I`ve seen here in the UK is 125pounds,
I think thats in the ball park of about $250.
a discovery of $50 electronic markers is a discovery indeed.

Cost is`nt the only reason I`m perusing the compressed air option,although like you 
Im wondering if is an "option" at all.

Neil R


> From: "Doug Conn" <dwconn404-at-comcast.net>
> Date: 2007/10/14 Sun PM 07:41:54 BST
> To: <tanks-at-rctankcombat.com>
> Subject: RE: points on compressor marker  [TANKS]
> 
> For what it's worth, I started out with the idea of home-made marker. I got
> something working, but it didn't have range or power of a commercial marker.
> When I discovered $50 electronic markers, I threw in the towel and bought
> one.
> 
>       - Doug
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com [mailto:tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com] On
> Behalf Of Robert Bottomley
> Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 2:20 PM
> To: tanks-at-rctankcombat.com
> Subject: RE: points on compressor marker [TANKS]
> 
> The pressure switch is a common item, all shop air compressors have them and
> some are quite small.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com [mailto:tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com] On
> Behalf Of funkyneroc-at-ntlworld.com
> Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 8:10 AM
> To: tanks-at-rctankcombat.com
> Subject: points on compressor marker [TANKS]
> 
> 
> Phil P  wrote:-
> > "Only problem I can see with a compressor is that you may get variable
> pressure depending on what else is operating at the time, leading to
> inaccurate firing- unless you have a tank to act as a reservoir with a
> safety valve." 
> 
> Yes, I see your point, 
> What I want is a reservoir with a safety valve, when at XXX psi flicks a
> micro switch and turns off the compressor.
> I dont know of such a device, but I`ll bet they exist.
> If anyone knows about this, please inform me.
> 
> However i`ve seen spyder markers for 50quid, at a place near me, so Im
> wondering why I dont just stay with what I know works. Good old Co2!
> 
> Neil R
> 
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