Air System & Tank Regulations for 1v1 Paintball

Rules governing compressed air systems, regulator requirements, and hydrostatic testing compliance in 1v1 matches.

Overview

Rules governing compressed air systems, regulator requirements, and hydrostatic testing compliance in 1v1 matches.

Key Points

  • Tanks must be within hydro-testing dates
  • Regulators must be securely installed
  • No unauthorized regulator modifications
  • Tanks must meet industry certification standards
  • Officials may conduct safety inspections

Details

Air system regulations ensure that tanks used in 1v1 paintball are safe and compliant. Tanks must display current hydrostatic testing dates and must not show signs of damage such as cracks, dents, or compromised threads.

Regulators must remain securely attached and must not be modified beyond manufacturer specifications. Output pressure levels must be safe for marker systems and must pass official safety checks.

Events may require tanks to be checked during registration, before rounds, or after incidents involving marker performance.