PREMISE: The choice of weapon to be used is critical for any operation, but the choice of ammunition can provide more interesting twists. By altering the temperature of the water used, the target of the attack will get an added hit along with getting wet.

Note: Only clean, clear water should be used in any water weapon. Other liquids could be quite damaging to the weapon. Aquatechnology does not condone, support or suggest the use of any other liquid apart from water.

TEMPERATURE RANGE: The following is a short list of water temperatures and their potential effects.

• ICE-COLD: Ice-cold refers to water that has been chilled (usually with ice) to near freezing. (Loading ice into the water reservoirs is NOT advised) Freezing cold water has a sting to it when it hits, especially during late-evening or night campaigns.
• COLD: Standard ammunition rounds from most taps or hoses. Most people expect this type of water to be used. No advantage to using it.
• ROOM TEMPERATURE: This refers to water which is basically equal to that of the air temperature. This slightly elevated temperature as opposed to cold actually adds to the discomfort level of the target once hit.
• LUKE-WARM: Luke warm water is water at basically body temperature. Targets hit by enough of this water suffer an interesting side effect. Luke warm temperatures tend to make people want to urinate. Go fig'. Use carefully and wisely.
• WARM: Warm water gives an extension to the room temperature water effects. Most people expect to be hit by cold water. Being hit by warm water feel rather uncomfortable and awkward, especially on hot, sunny days.
• HOT: Hot water should not be used since this can actually really hurt. The objective of water fights is to soak people, not injure them.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE: Salt water and hard water (water with a lot of calcium in it) will damage the gun if allowed to dry within the inner-workings. Guns should be flushed with clean, low salt water if heavier water is used. Pool water should not be used since pools tend to contain high amounts of chlorine. Though the weapons tend to be made of plastic, the screws holding the weapons together are metal along with some inner parts and will rust if not treated properly.