Happy 4th of July! I have seen so much bad press I am wondering if anyone is using the Airmax gen 1 successfully as it came out of the box. I saw the unhappy thread on TAG and have not started using mine. I changed the oil to Royal Purple which I could buy on amazon. (how full do you fill oil on that visual indicator in the fill plug?) I increased the depth of the O-ring grove on the filter so that would not blow out. Any other must-do mods i must do before filling a tank with dry, oil-free air?
Anyone using Mrodair's Airmax compressor successfully?
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I had problems with the amount of oil blowing through and clogging up the first filter section very quickly. I have to clean this area about every 10 minutes of operation. I also had trouble removing enough moisture with the included water separator so I have purchased an after market filter to augment. I would keep the oil level at the middle or lower on the dot. Good luck.
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I have one, has almost 30min on it, I removed the crankcase cover and cleaned "all" the residue oil out. I put Chemlube 501 in till it just touches the "bullseye/indicator circle. Disconnect the SS line going into the separator and run the compressor for a few minutes to make sure you get as much of the residue oil out of the airline as possible. Then get a good separator/filter, I got mine from the guy over on TAG. I got the 501 on Amazon.
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DONOT use this compressor the oil that is bypassed is EXPLOSIVE under pressure you have been warned!!!!!
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Hi Tim. Every thread needs a little drama. Is that just a dramatic opinion or are you waiting for an invitation to share your experience?
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Thanks for the information Huntwest and KSFastman. Huntwest, which aftermarket filter did you buy?
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I bought the canister filter from a guy at Tag, but can't find the link now. It's made from parts from a British dive company and is very heavy duty but the canisters are available domestically. I have not used it yet to give more feedback sorry.
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I am using mine just fine......1 O ring swap since February. After market filter, and all is good.
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Head over to the TAG forum,(scopes, other accessories), and look for "High Quality"6000 psi filter.
If I recall, my total was 262.00 shipped
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If I recall, my total was 262.00 shipped
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