Yikes, I think we've all been there, but most of us aren't as brave as you to admit our blunders!
My sense is that while the YH abbreviated "instructions" give one a false sense of security (don't worry, be happy) the reality is that unless the operator has a good grasp of the basics of hydraulics, thermodynamics, compressor theory and usage... often after the fact we hear, "Houston, we have a problem!"
For instance, using fresh snow seems to work great and sure sounds like a good idea, until you've seen YouTube videos where the internal aluminum parts get severely corroded from so-so water. This has led to corroding the first stage check value and gets debris stuck on the high pressure second stage reed check valve. Huh, what's all that stuff, anyway? (sure don't read about it in the "instructions").
Ditto with imbalanced pressures between the tank, airgun, etc. So the pressure of our atmosphere on earth at sea level is 14.7 pounds per square inch - whatever. Who cares until we stop to think about the internals of the compressor, etc., if we have a differential of 1,000 psi or greater! And the "instructions" don't suggest adding EXTERNAL check valves and bleed valves in the line, whatever that's all about.
And while on one hand the genuine YH instructions do elude to opening the valve before shutting off the compressor, on the other hand they provide automatic compressor shutdowns when you use the seemingly convenient high pressure dial setting which so innocently seems like a great idea when you reach 4,500 psi - NOT! And while you'll see lots of YouTubers using this method, keep looking around for dudes changing pistons, rings, burst disks, etc., or just giving the poor YH bad ratings and buying an Air Venturi, Daystate, or giving up on compressors altogether. Then there's the matter of oil changes, filters, water condensation, water temperature, frequent bleeds, and... (is anyone still reading this diatribe?)
Bottom line, good for you to capitalize on the wisdom from good folks here in this forum. And if only 75 percent of what they (or I) say are accurate, it's worth considering, double-checking and sharing your collective wisdom. United we stand
Michael
My sense is that while the YH abbreviated "instructions" give one a false sense of security (don't worry, be happy) the reality is that unless the operator has a good grasp of the basics of hydraulics, thermodynamics, compressor theory and usage... often after the fact we hear, "Houston, we have a problem!"
For instance, using fresh snow seems to work great and sure sounds like a good idea, until you've seen YouTube videos where the internal aluminum parts get severely corroded from so-so water. This has led to corroding the first stage check value and gets debris stuck on the high pressure second stage reed check valve. Huh, what's all that stuff, anyway? (sure don't read about it in the "instructions").
Ditto with imbalanced pressures between the tank, airgun, etc. So the pressure of our atmosphere on earth at sea level is 14.7 pounds per square inch - whatever. Who cares until we stop to think about the internals of the compressor, etc., if we have a differential of 1,000 psi or greater! And the "instructions" don't suggest adding EXTERNAL check valves and bleed valves in the line, whatever that's all about.
And while on one hand the genuine YH instructions do elude to opening the valve before shutting off the compressor, on the other hand they provide automatic compressor shutdowns when you use the seemingly convenient high pressure dial setting which so innocently seems like a great idea when you reach 4,500 psi - NOT! And while you'll see lots of YouTubers using this method, keep looking around for dudes changing pistons, rings, burst disks, etc., or just giving the poor YH bad ratings and buying an Air Venturi, Daystate, or giving up on compressors altogether. Then there's the matter of oil changes, filters, water condensation, water temperature, frequent bleeds, and... (is anyone still reading this diatribe?)
Bottom line, good for you to capitalize on the wisdom from good folks here in this forum. And if only 75 percent of what they (or I) say are accurate, it's worth considering, double-checking and sharing your collective wisdom. United we stand
Michael
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