I will link below as I may have gotten model wrong. I have heard of the 5k2 but never this one? Actually seems very little info about either the 1 or 2 out there.
Does anyone have experience with a GX e5k1 ??
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I have a K2 in really like it. I bought it because my GS4 performance was phenomenal and wanted a bigger compressor to do tanks. The K2 works exceptionally well, unbelievably quiet, fill's tanks in a hurry and it's heavy as heck.
The k1 is a single cylinder as opposed to the twin cylinder in a K2. I would expect half of the performance specifications out of it.
Sorry but that's about all I can tell you. Hopefully it helped a little bit with your decision.
The k1 is a single cylinder as opposed to the twin cylinder in a K2. I would expect half of the performance specifications out of it.
Sorry but that's about all I can tell you. Hopefully it helped a little bit with your decision.
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Based on my experience with owning a sealed unit and considering the cost, I would opt for a unit with a longer lifespan that can be rebuilt if necessary. Sealed units have a lifespan measured in hours of use. If you're willing to invest $3,000.00 and plan to engage in this hobby for many years, ALKIN is a solid choice for a reliable machine. However, most people opt for units priced between $250 and $1200. I'm not advising on what you should purchase, but I own two lower-end Tuxing twin cylinder units, priced at $400-500 each, and keep one as a backup. I encourage others to share their opinions to help you make a more informed decision.
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What do you mean by a sealed unit ? Are the ek5 units not able to be torn into and rebuilt like all the other gx compressors? I have considered tuxing as there are many parts on eBay but I have a gx cs2 that has been great for well over a year. I know target forge in cali is a carrier of parts for gx
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They can be rebuilt fairly easily just like anything else with a case. There aren't any sealed units out there I'm aware of.
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I run an GX-E5K2. Absolutely love it for filling larger tanks and many of my antique guns using a separate large gauge to regulate pressure into those antiques
It is a great fast compressor that is rebuildable. It's a cs4 on Steroids. Bigger twin cylinders then the cs4 and much larger motor.
They sell out fast though so get on the notification list and take advantage of the discount offered on the GX website. Search their product line and they even have some other models with great discounts
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It is a great fast compressor that is rebuildable. It's a cs4 on Steroids. Bigger twin cylinders then the cs4 and much larger motor.
They sell out fast though so get on the notification list and take advantage of the discount offered on the GX website. Search their product line and they even have some other models with great discounts
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I don’t have one so kind of shooting from the hip so to speak but I’m betting it is capable of being rebuilt. Their other units are. If it goes together it can come apart 
. Plus the Chinese have a tendency to use really weird wording when translating to English. Of course any oil or water cooled compressor is “sealed” so it doesn’t leak 
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. Plus the Chinese have a tendency to use really weird wording when translating to English. Of course any oil or water cooled compressor is “sealed” so it doesn’t leak . Lol Upvote 0
I believe the rating of the E5K2 is 33 L/min, about triple what the CS4 series is. Imagine the E5K1 is rougly 50% of that (single cylinder, but larger than CS4), so say 15-17 L/min.
But pay attention to case size and weight. The CS4 is portable. The E5 series, not so much!
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I guess im one that likes things that are simple in design and cost effective. At $ 1900.00 plus, thats more then i paid for 2 twin cylinder Tuxings and i have a backup. I fill a 45 min cf tank and a 6.8 liter 2 times a week at 4500 psi. I like the fact i can change the oil and the temp never gets to 140, 3/4 water and 1/4 ice.I don’t have one so kind of shooting from the hip so to speak but I’m betting it is capable of being rebuilt. Their other units are. If it goes together it can come apart
In the long run, compressor oil lubrication tends to be a better choice for maintaining the performance and longevity of your PCP air compressor. Here’s why:
- Effective Cooling:
- Compressor oil provides better cooling and heat dissipation compared to grease.
- Heat buildup can be detrimental to compressor components, and oil helps dissipate it effectively.
- Consistent Lubrication:
- Oil flows more evenly through the system, ensuring consistent lubrication of moving parts.
- Grease may not distribute as uniformly, leading to potential wear in specific areas.
- Variety and Compatibility:
- Compressor oils come in various formulations suitable for specific applications.
- You can choose an oil that meets the requirements of your particular compressor model.
- Grease compatibility can be more limited, and not all greases are suitable for high-pressure compressors.
- Maintenance:
- While both options require maintenance, oil changes are straightforward. In the end, to each their own. Just my thoughts.
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How long have you run the tuxing like that and has it held up so far ? Do you have the one with the built in water tank and air filters ? Thanks man.
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But the GX compressors don't use oil, so nothing to replace there. They don't get as hot as other compressors, and incorporate water cooling, so the grease on the piston seals lasts a VERY long time with no maintenance required.
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Your comparison is apples to oranges. The GX-4 and GX-5's don't require oil because they generate much less heat than the Tuxing type compressors. The GX's motors turn at low rpms and stay at 105F or less, whereas the Tuxing oil lubricated compressors run at high rpms up to 165F.
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Exactly. Comparing a GX, especially the high-end ones, to a Tuxing or YH is like comparing a Porsche to a Yaris or Prius.
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There's so much that is just plain wrong here I don't even know where to begin...
Your oiling system is a splash system, it's not pressurized.
GX are greased Roller bearings.
Gx is self contained... it is not the huge mess of buckets, fans, noise, etc...
Like others said. There really is no comparison in these two models.
The Tuxing is about as basic as you can get and needs all that support to even operate. The GX-E5K2 is a whole different compressor. From the way it operates to how well the model had been proven over the years.
I do find the whole oiling thing amusing every time someone mentions it too. GX has greased roller bearings. Never seen a splash oiling system in wheel bearings or U-Joints... same concept
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Now that's a air gunning mans room.
I have run ( for the past year ) one of the 4 Cylinder tuxing compressors ( knockoff on a Italian Coltri compressor )
So far no problems with it, but also just have like 4-5 hours of run time on it.
They are a whole other lower price than a Alkin or for that matter Coltri / Bayer / what ever western compressor.
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