Best compressor?

Jump to latest Follow Reply
Stoti-

I know you live in or near Ukiah. There is an Airgun shop there? I live in Windsor and go to range in Ukiah weekly.

I did break down and purchased the Daystate. Very happy with it.
Click to expand...

Yep, I’m only 20 minutes North of Ukiah. I work in Ukiah though. The shop is called Ammo Plus, it’s across the street from the Fairgrounds. He’s a gun shop owner that started selling air guns and now sells more air guns, compressors and air gun related stuff than anything else. His name is Norm, he’s a good guy. 

You got the Daystate, awesome. If you ever want to come up this way, we have a great range that the boys and I made. It has targets are 50, 75, 100, 120, 135, 165 and 200yds. It’s only five minutes from our house so the boys and I use it all the time. I’m off from this Sunday until the following Sunday if you’re heading up this way. 

Stoti
 
Upvote 0
Buy the more expensive (Also Chinese made) Omega Turbocharger at least heres proof you can sell it for $500.00 after it breaks. Isn't the Turbocharger supposed to be a heavy duty version of the Supercharger?

https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/wts-omega-turbo-charger/

I believe he bought a YONG HENG with that FIVE HUNDRED SMACKEROOS!

Edit!!! Wal-Mart!!! edition YONG HENG with 3 (or was it 4?) Year protection plan for $36 extra.
 
Upvote 0
It's not AoA's fault. They aren't the manufacturer or Daystate. They just sell these originally intended 3260psi rated Relabeled Coltri MCH3 scuba dive tank compressors without the breathable quality air filters and pray.

It's like buying a car with a red line tachometer thats 8000rpm and then put a new tack face plate making that red line 10,000 rpm. Of course it's gonna blow!

https://youtu.be/bT8CRi9k4bo
 
Upvote 0
I am fortunate, currently reside in the Sacramento area of Northern California, and have access to the air system located at the largest paintball facility in Northern California. Capital Edge Paintball Park, uses (2) 20k Bauer compressors feeding 15 cascade tanks, they provide 4500 psi fills to several hundred players each week. Having spent the last 20 years in the sport, I was lucky to find a like new Bauer Junior II, at a storage auction for $500, it has served me well. I've convinced the owners of CEPP to install an Air Rifle and Pistol range at edge of the property and will be donating my Bauer for its operation. Logistically its easier and cheaper than running a high pressure underground line 250 yards from the main paintball staging area. Pretty exciting, we wil have 25 x 160 yard shooting area, already have the berms built, area graded, installed shipping containers and canopy to protect the shooters from the elements. Couple more months to pave and build bench rest tables, and we will open for air gun enthusiasts and new comers.

When i decided to donate my Bauer to the cause, I also decided to replace it.

My choice was the Hill EC-3000, just received it a couple days ago, very happy with its build quality, ease of operation and fairly maintenance free operation. (Change fluids every 50 hrs) Already have over an hour on the meter and its performance has been excellent. Metering accurate and very quiet! Pretty confident that it wil outlast most of the current offerings out in the PCP world. At $1k, its a bargain.
 
Upvote 0
With he demise of the Shoebox compressors if mine ever becomes unserviceable I would not think twice about replacing it with another similar one like Altaros (like @intenseaty22 suggested). 

IMHO speed = heat. Heat = wear. To me low maintenance and slow fill times are ok. It's not too hard to budget time to let it run for the 1:45 it typically takes to top off my tank.
 
Upvote 0
It's not AoA's fault. They aren't the manufacturer or Daystate. They just sell these originally intended 3260psi rated Relabeled Coltri MCH3 scuba dive tank compressors without the breathable quality air filters and pray.
...
Click to expand...

Maybe they worked out the early problems. Recent development, the Coltri MCH3 is also now available as a "high pressure" version.

https://www.nuvair.com/products/compressors/paintball/portable/mch3.html

The MCH3 is a three stage compressor, while the MCH6 is a four stage compressor.
 
Upvote 0
I’ve always been a big fan of the Bauer compressors. A few years back I found a “used” Bauer Utilus 10 that was 20 years old but never used. Apparently this guys Dad had gotten it, stored it then got sick and passed away. The seller found it years later in his Dads barn and wanted $1800. I waited a day to say I’d take it but too late, already sold. 
Fast forward three years and I ended up getting a good deal on a new AireTex Mini Magnum that is an exact copy of a Bauer Junior II. Three stage, tops off a standard 45 min (66 cu ft) SCBA tank from 200 to 310 bar in about 7 minutes. I like that the cyclone moisture separator is between the 2nd and 3rd stages plus there are other vents valves at the bottom of the DQA filter at the outlet of the 3td stage. 
To me it appears the only difference is mine is red and the Bauer is blue. I’ve got about 8 hours run time on it now and it’s run flawlessly. I paid $2495 which I considered to be a good deal. Two year warranty and Bruce Dodson has a good reputation. 
@humdinger Steve is very knowledgeable about compressors and recently bought the Alkin W31. He says it appears to be even more solidly built than the Bauer that he previously owned. So the Alkin is definitely another top quality unit to be considered. 

1598043176_10246384975f4034289aab00.17826281.jpeg

 
Upvote 0
Well, I'm going to drive this thing like I stole it. If it blows like Yosemite Sam I'd rather it happen under warranty. 

So here's the question, Yo. Will the MCH6 compressor bolt up to the motor, base, pulley ratio, etc. on the MCH3 unit? if so I think I'm going to try to order one and put it on mothballs as a backup. We can't afford to be down.
Click to expand...

I have NO IDEA since I personally have 2 of the 4 stage MCH6 versions. I would give AoA a ring to ask for a side by side comparison between the $2000 and $3000 Daystate compressors.

Coltri or Nuvair versions are different because theirs have the breathable air systems whereas the Daystates do not.

I can see why dive shops always gave me a hard time not wanting to stress their compressors when their normal customers only require up to 3000psi for their dive tanks.
 
Upvote 0
Coltri or Nuvair versions are different because theirs have the breathable air systems whereas the Daystates do not.

...
Click to expand...

For the Coltri compressors, that might depend on where you buy it.

From what I have read and seen on the sales pages, only the Daystate LC110 does not have a filter canister, so no breathable air system. The Daystate Type 2 has the filter canister and is advertised as having "breathing quality air".

The Coltri compressors typically come with a filter canister but I have seen some MCH3 compressors available without it, so you can probably order it either way.

1598067886_17476807895f4094aed8b057.89101602.jpg


If ordered from Nuvair and you specify that it will be used to fill breathing/diving tanks, the Coltri compressors will be configured with a breathing air filter. For paintball or airgun use, Nuvair will configure it with an industrial filter (more desiccant and no charcoal filtering). You can use either, but the industrial cartridge will likely last longer.

1598067921_2017892055f4094d161ae16.99334704.jpg


The Daystate LC110 is (or was) based on the Coltri MCH3. The Daystate Type 2 is based on the Coltri MCH6. Daystate has their own configurations so you get what you get. The MCH3 and MCH6 can be ordered with various options. The main difference between the MCH3 and MCH6 is the compressor:

1598067945_2685335095f4094e900c2f8.55618200.jpg


The four stage compressor will likely run cooler and be more efficient.
 
Upvote 0
Okay, according to the intel we got earlier, AoA reports that the current MCH3 is a 3 piston unit, (apparently originally it was a 4???), and that there is some dis-information that was propagated online sometime ago when the compressors were first brought into the U.S. under the Daystate name. Even though previous importers don't even offer a 120V unit, there was reportedly some harsh animosity. 

Clearly some members here have had some challenges, but our rep had the opportunity to sell us all the backup parts and pieces he wanted. Instead he turned down the sale, and said he didn't feel it was necessary. He also said they're not seeing any pressure related failures due to underrated units as have been discussed here.

Take that for what it's worth. He has our corporate card on file, but has never been one to sell us anything we didn't need even if we thought we did.
 
Upvote 0
Okay, according to the intel we got earlier, AoA reports that the current MCH3 is a 3 piston unit, (apparently originally it was a 4???)...
Click to expand...

All MCH3 compressors are 3 piston. The MCH6 has 4 pistons.
Click to expand...


Thanks. I wasn't sure on that part. Even I can't read my own handwriting once it gets cold. That's why I dictate my notes. 😁
 
Upvote 0
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom
Back
Home
Forums
Resources
Menu