Best Compressor under $2,000
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So I understand how boosters work. I am just not sure how a booster would or should work with a compressor already capable of reaching 4500 psi.Altaros IMHO but in your case would save up for a Bauer or Daystate.
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Most boosters are slower than a CS4 and very energy inefficient! You would need a HUGE compressor to be faster than a CS4!
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Why not run it non-stop for the 80 mins. ? The CS4 is specs. say you can run it for 5 hours. Since it turns off automatically, what's the problem with set and forget, do something else while it filling, like using one of your other tanks.
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Took 1 hr to top off my 97 cu ft with cracking the purge valve every 10 minutes. Never had a problem.
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If you pre-dry your air going into the CS4 the purge valve is always dry! Your can run without purging for 5 hours! I just added a post CS4 filter/dryer too.
Water is removed in up to 4 places.
1. Compressor 1, tank,
2. Large dryer
3. CS4 purge system. (never seen water yet)
4. CS4 output filter.
I think it will be dry enough!
I don't see the need or expense for a real quality compressor as long was the CS4 holds up long enough to be a good value. I can't shoot fast enough to outrun this compressor system.
Water is removed in up to 4 places.
1. Compressor 1, tank,
2. Large dryer
3. CS4 purge system. (never seen water yet)
4. CS4 output filter.
I think it will be dry enough!
I don't see the need or expense for a real quality compressor as long was the CS4 holds up long enough to be a good value. I can't shoot fast enough to outrun this compressor system.
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Am I seeing the right, your pumping compressed air into your CS4 after running it thru a dryer?
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That's how I'm seeing it. With all the restriction on the intake, maybe it's to compensate?
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portable,,, gas engine, spend a little more and be happy for long time
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Yes it's kind of wasting a lot of energy pumping the air up to over 125 psi in the first compressor going through the drying filter and then re regulated down to 3 PSI feeding into the cs4. But it does remove a lot of water in the process.
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Mannnn, that looks like a nice set up! I am definitely not engineeringly inclined enough to put something like that together!!
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I have been using that same setup since air compressed to 120-130 psi
has lost approximately 90% of the water content. Makes life easier
for the high pressure unit and any moisture filters.
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Just did something similar with your water filter idea, but im not using another compressor upstream for my E-5K1. It's not needed as it pulls enough vacuum. I didn't see a drop of water when purging
. Rigged something up temporarily until my warranty expires, then I will punch out the back and mount the filter on the other side. Intake is on the rear of the head, so a straight nipple and a few 90° will be the permanent install. Intake on the water filter comes through the bottom with a 3" brass nipple and stainless steel screen.Upvote 0
Carette compressors are not made buy or designed like a Tuxing. There is nothing similar other than they are both air compressors. IMO, the Carette is a more reliable air cooled design. The Carette factory sells higher quality compressors than Tuxing. I have experience and knowledge of both brands. If I had a $2K budget limit I'd buy a Carette II hands down over any Tuxing regardless of the price difference. The buyer will have to decide which brand and distributor/dealer will give the best product support and service. Self servicing a compressor isn't too difficult if the owner has mechanical skills and a willingness to learn how to do basic repairs.
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