butane

poopoo12 · October 21st, 2005, 16:31

is it possible to use butane in a gbb if u put silicone oil in it? because it works the same way as the green gas can, and i sprayed it on the ground and it froze just like duster gas

Tankdude · October 21st, 2005, 16:32

Probley. Be more expensive thou.

Zanzibarbarian · October 21st, 2005, 16:39

Butane is, I believe, at a considerably higher pressure than propane or duster, therefore if you were to use it in a GBB, it would have to be one hell of a pistol; i.e. a finely tuned WA infinity type, of course with metal slide and many other upgrades.

Kimbo · October 21st, 2005, 16:54

Because of the differences in boiling points, Butane is stored at a much lower pressure than propane. I suspect that it would not be a good alternative to use in a GBB.

poopoo12 · October 21st, 2005, 17:01

how much would a 1000ml can of green gas last(shots)

Rumpel Felt · October 21st, 2005, 17:05

Butane is a bastard gas!

Stop saying, thinking or buying "green gas" and get yourself a propane adaptor and stop being a sucker.

poopoo12 · October 21st, 2005, 17:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rumpel Felt

Butane is a bastard gas!

Stop saying, thinking or buying "green gas" and get yourself a propane adaptor and stop being a sucker.

i'd buy a propane adapter but theres no 100% pure silicone oil at my canadian tire or at home depot in my city.

Rumpel Felt · October 21st, 2005, 17:15

CT and HD arn't your only places if it is a major city. You need to try a hobby shop. And if you were to use butane, you'd still be needing that silicone anyway. Use that Canadian retailers tab at the top, click the first link, get yourself a propane adaptor and silicone right from there.

MadMax · October 21st, 2005, 18:24

butane exerts about 40psi at room temp whereas propane exerts 115psi.

I also carry silicone oil.

Bob the Angry Potato · October 21st, 2005, 18:55

You're 16... where's you GBB?

nic_s · October 21st, 2005, 19:11

Plus there would be hella cooldown, no?

PTE. Pyle · October 21st, 2005, 22:42

i have already thought and tried to use butaine it dosent work not even enough preasure to cycle the slide but the one shot it gets off hits hard. it might work for grenade rounds but propaine is cheaper

hattrick · June 21st, 2006, 23:44

works perfect for the first twenty or so shots in my stubby hi-capa
The following thirty it seemed to have decrese in pressure and as a result, failed to press the loading nozzle all the way back.
It did however manage to press the hammer back every time allowing dryfire
It'll probably work fine in shorter gbb's (glock26 4.3 hicap etc)

MMMiles! · June 21st, 2006, 23:55

Nooooooooooo.
Use duster, Alex. Butane is very poor performance.

Greylocks · June 22nd, 2006, 06:59

How about you try to read the FAQ? There's lots of information on GBB, gas to use, etc, instead of asking us to repeat it for you?

PS, you are 16, and that is another set of problems you should read about.

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October 21st, 2005, 16:31	#1
poopoo12 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: alberta	butane is it possible to use butane in a gbb if u put silicone oil in it? because it works the same way as the green gas can, and i sprayed it on the ground and it froze just like duster gas

October 21st, 2005, 18:24	#9
MadMax Delierious Designer of Dastardly Detonations Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: in the dark recesses of some metal chip filled machine shop	butane exerts about 40psi at room temp whereas propane exerts 115psi. I also carry silicone oil. __________________ Want nearly free GBB gas?

October 21st, 2005, 19:11	#11
nic_s Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: BC	Plus there would be hella cooldown, no? __________________ ...and she's terribly partial to the periwinkle blue.

October 21st, 2005, 16:32	#2
Tankdude Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Coast, New Brunswick	Probley. Be more expensive thou.

October 21st, 2005, 16:39	#3
Zanzibarbarian Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2003	Butane is, I believe, at a considerably higher pressure than propane or duster, therefore if you were to use it in a GBB, it would have to be one hell of a pistol; i.e. a finely tuned WA infinity type, of course with metal slide and many other upgrades.

October 21st, 2005, 16:54	#4
Kimbo formerly pivot Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calgary	Because of the differences in boiling points, Butane is stored at a much lower pressure than propane. I suspect that it would not be a good alternative to use in a GBB.

October 21st, 2005, 17:01	#5
poopoo12 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: alberta	how much would a 1000ml can of green gas last(shots)

October 21st, 2005, 17:05	#6
Rumpel Felt Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kitchener, Ontario	Butane is a bastard gas! Stop saying, thinking or buying "green gas" and get yourself a propane adaptor and stop being a sucker.

October 21st, 2005, 17:15	#8
Rumpel Felt Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kitchener, Ontario	CT and HD arn't your only places if it is a major city. You need to try a hobby shop. And if you were to use butane, you'd still be needing that silicone anyway. Use that Canadian retailers tab at the top, click the first link, get yourself a propane adaptor and silicone right from there.

October 21st, 2005, 18:55	#10
Bob the Angry Potato *AV Status Suspended pending trade resolution* Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: A pile of empty boxes and broken dreams.	You're 16... where's you GBB?

October 21st, 2005, 22:42	#12
PTE. Pyle Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: delta B.C.	i have already thought and tried to use butaine it dosent work not even enough preasure to cycle the slide but the one shot it gets off hits hard. it might work for grenade rounds but propaine is cheaper __________________ To live is to Die

June 21st, 2006, 23:55	#14
MMMiles! Part man, part machine Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Nooooooooooo. Use duster, Alex. Butane is very poor performance.

June 22nd, 2006, 06:59	#15
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	How about you try to read the FAQ? There's lots of information on GBB, gas to use, etc, instead of asking us to repeat it for you? PS, you are 16, and that is another set of problems you should read about.

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