How much did your setup cost?
How often do you use it?
How often do you perform maintenance?
How reliable is it?
How do you fill your PCP?
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How much did your setup cost?
How often do you use it?
How often do you perform maintenance?
How reliable is it?
I’m not a power user currently so a CS4 and a great white tank gets me a long way.
In the future if my son shows interest, I’ll upgrade to a good pump.
In the future if my son shows interest, I’ll upgrade to a good pump.
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I own an Alkin 31 - manual version
She's a great investment. Used to hand pump, then went to shoebox and yongheng. And decided to just take the plunge before they get too expensive. Honestly it's a great machine. Changed the oil once and filter once. Plug in, turn on.. easy. Maybe I have 10 hours on it.
She's a great investment. Used to hand pump, then went to shoebox and yongheng. And decided to just take the plunge before they get too expensive. Honestly it's a great machine. Changed the oil once and filter once. Plug in, turn on.. easy. Maybe I have 10 hours on it.
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I missed out on the Alkin when they were cheaper. I got tired of searching the classified and all the market place searches. So settled on the Coltri. Hope it lasts a while..
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I have an omega air charger, I use it 2-3 time a month to fill my 3L tank. I think I paid $1400 from AGA, maintenance is 2 clicks of grease every 2 hours of operation I believe. And it has a radiator system that needs water and antifreeze that I have not changed yet. This pump fills my 3L tank from 3000 PSI to 4500 PSI in about 8 minutes. It has been very reliable, and operating noise is low. I can run it in my basement and it does not require hearing protection or disturb the up stairs TV watches, not even close to vacuum cleaner noise levels.
I would strongly recommend it to anyone lol k for a tank compressor, only drawback would is it has one large low rpm piston so it’s not fast.
I would strongly recommend it to anyone lol k for a tank compressor, only drawback would is it has one large low rpm piston so it’s not fast.
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Bought 2 new compressors this year. GX CS4 for my Huben and of course it will fill everything. IT FILLS T0 5000 PSI. I DO NOT FILL BOTTLES ! Use it 10 times a week. ( Weather permitting )
Bottle filler I believe is CS3?? IT FILLS TO 4500. I fill 5 bottles a wee. I generally fill the rest of my guns.
Bottle filler I believe is CS3?? IT FILLS TO 4500. I fill 5 bottles a wee. I generally fill the rest of my guns.
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I also have an Omega Aircharger with 38+hrs on it. It is an outstanding compressor. I’ve had it for 3 yrs and it just keeps going. It’ll get a rest briefly as I just bought a Daystate(Coltri) Super Leggero. But I’ll keep using the Aircharger too.
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Yong Heng
Fills a MSA 30 minute and 45 minute SCBA to 4400
Just how it cools
Use the vortex convalescence (sp) water trap
Works for me have some arrow launchers that consume a bit of air
So far the YH is good for me
Fills a MSA 30 minute and 45 minute SCBA to 4400
Just how it cools
Use the vortex convalescence (sp) water trap
Works for me have some arrow launchers that consume a bit of air
So far the YH is good for me
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Tuxing 032, auto shut off, extra Molecular Sieve. Fills my 70cf tank from 3000 to 4500 in 20 min or so. If I could put in a shut off valve with a drain in the line I'd be a happy camper.
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Expensive is a relative term, if it fills a need, then meh it's fine. I believe, that in-order for it to work, I'd need either a 10mm female on either side for the foster or a 10mm nipple, plumbing and i have NEVER gotten along, one of my many mental blocks.
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My thought is to put it on my last filter with a 10mm nipple or a foster, then a foster out.
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Altaros booster $600 when I bought it. It’s been extremely reliable, no issues in 7 years. I use it to fill my SCBA probably 10 times a year. Pre filter was $250 and high pressure filter was also $250. It’s not fast but it creates no heat to speak of and is very well made. This setup gives me dry air as I have taken my guns apart and they show no signs of moisture.
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scubajeeper
So glad to see that your piping is steel and NOT PVC. PVC while okay pressure-wise is NOT a good idea with air at all. As a matter of fact Plumbing Code does NOT allow the use of air for testing at even a low pressure such as 15PSI.Although I see MANY mechanics shops using PVC for their air line system, I just shake my head, not good.
The analogy is; If you fill a balloon with water and pin a hole in it, the water will more slowly leak out. If you do the same with an air-filled balloon, it violently bursts.
I have seen evidence of this very issue with a large PVC system on a roof. While testing with 50PSI air many years ago, the pipe violently burst causing much damage and injuring a worker badly. When it bursts, is shards pieces everywhere.
Nice drain loops too!
Mike
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Another here with 7 years on a $600 Altaros w/zero issues. Fills a 45min scba maybe twice a moth and the neighbors 3 60min scba occasionally.
THE best airgun accessory I have purchased.
John
THE best airgun accessory I have purchased.
John
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