mirco/macroline whats the diff?

[kramernator]

what is the difference between microline and macroline hoses? i think one is for N2 and the other is for co2, but i'm not sure. i have a spyder rodeo and i run CO2 through it, which should i choose?

lets say i bought a one of the two hose for my gun, i installed it and it was working just fine, but then i wanted to change something, like one of the elbows. would i be able to pull out the hose and put it into a new elbow?

[mr1 sniper]

they both work for anything. you might need some different fittings to get them to fit on your gun. it depends on the look that you like

[Kenny_McCormic]

For co2 braided stainless steel hose is the best choice.

[vikingshadow]

Microline has a very small inner and outer diameter and isn't good for an air passage from the ASA to the regulator. It's better served for use from like an LPR to a solenoid where not a lot of air or pressure is needed. In most cases, you would most need Macroline, and always for the connection from ASA to gun. (Micro = very small, Macro = large).

You can run Co2 through macroline but there have been instances when it blows - not really common, but it has happened. To run macroline, you're going to need to compression fittings, usually two 90* elbows, or one 90* elbow and a straight fitting. Microline won't fit in macroline fittings - it's too small. And yes, if you want different hose, all you would have to do is remove the hose and switch it out with the other.

[bamf-hacker]

That is what can happen with Macro and C02

If you can use steal braid with C02. If you want to make it easy change use a quick disconnect on it.

[vikingshadow]

That's the exact picture I remembered when I posted that they have blown before. Wasn't that from someone on SOC?

[bamf-hacker]

Yeah ME

I practically had an accident in my pants when it did...

[mr1 sniper]

i guess it'd be better to listen to the experts lol on the macro/co2 issue

[kramernator]

yeah, i think i will stick with the steel hose,
thanks!