How to refill grease pot on GX-CS4 Compressor?

[JackHughs]

As I recall, Gx advises each user of a CS4 to pay attention to the "speed" at which the compressor operates. My CS4 makes a distinct "thump" on each cycle. Each time I use the compressor, I time the number of thumps - currently 100 thumps per minute - to make sure the compressor is not slowing down. I don't have the pamphlet that came with my compressor handy right now but I believe Gx advises the user to add some grease if the compressor slows down.

JackHughs

 

[Gevtron]

As I recall, Gx advises each user of a CS4 to pay attention to the "speed" at which the compressor operates. My CS4 makes a distinct "thump" on each cycle. Each time I use the compressor, I time the number of thumps - currently 100 thumps per minute - to make sure the compressor is not slowing down. I don't have the pamphlet that came with my compressor handy right now but I believe Gx advises the user to add some grease if the compressor slows down.

JackHughs

Thanks Jack. I will keep my ear out for those "thumps". Haven't had a chance to run it yet (waiting for the grease to arrive). Did you already had a chance to inject more grease into the machine? If so, did you time your usage on the machine or just went with the speed degrading method? Appreciate your input. Hope this thread helps someone else with new CS4 since this grease mystery topic seems to be hot topic online.

 

[JackHughs]

Thanks Jack. I will keep my ear out for those "thumps". Haven't had a chance to run it yet (waiting for the grease to arrive). Did you already had a chance to inject more grease into the machine? If so, did you time your usage on the machine or just went with the speed degrading method? Appreciate your input. Hope this thread helps someone else with new CS4 since this grease mystery topic seems to be hot topic online.

I had about 2 hours on my CS4 when I read post warning of large air bubbles in the grease. I then opened the grease cap and found a large air bubble. There was no need to add grease so I just stirred what was there to remove the bubble. With the cap off, I turned the adjustment knob until the grease was flush with the opening and then reinstalled the grease cap. Because of the bubble, it seemed prudent to turn the adjustment adjustment knob in until I felt resistance.

It was then that I started timing the thumps. The compressor has about three hours run time since then. I plan to the knob in one full turn at four hours run time.

JackHughs

 

[WorriedMan]

Oh thanks man! Appreciate it. If I can help in the future with any 3D Printing related stuff for this hobby, you can message me directly.

Very kind of you, had a feeling you're a decent guy. Plenty members here just like you, sure you'll be a good fit. WM

 

[Gevtron]

I had about 2 hours on my CS4 when I read post warning of large air bubbles in the grease. I then opened the grease cap and found a large air bubble. There was no need to add grease so I just stirred what was there to remove the bubble. With the cap off, I turned the adjustment knob until the grease was flush with the opening and then reinstalled the grease cap. Because of the bubble, it seemed prudent to turn the adjustment adjustment knob in until I felt resistance.

It was then that I started timing the thumps. The compressor has about three hours run time since then. I plan to the knob in one full turn at four hours run time.

JackHughs

Thanks again Jack. Very nice points you brought up to look for. Now I can't wait to fire up and use my compressor! My Impact MK4 has been thirsty for some air.

 

[Gevtron]

Very kind of you, had a feeling you're a decent guy. Plenty members here just like you, sure you'll be a good fit. WM

Thanks man! Appreciate the kind words. Life it too short to be an asshole and not to be kind to one another. People will remember you how good of a person you were or they'll say how glad they are that asshole is no longer around. I'm sure you can agree with me 100%.