Omega Air Charger Hour Meter

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jbravo103

jbravo103

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I finally got around to installing an hour meter for my Omega Air Charger. Works great so far, however the mounting is temporary until I get a different bracket. I bought the hour meter from Amazon and went with an analog unit. I connected the hour meter to the terminal block inside the motor junction box (120VAC) so the meter will only spin if the motor is running.

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When I received my compressor I noticed a couple things that differed from the manual. First, the grease port on top is made from aluminum and brass instead the black/green plastic version shown in the manual. I asked AOA about this and they said the smaller metal grease reservoir is the latest version by Raptor Pneumatics however they didn't update the manual because it costs too much money to update the manual. You would think that when spending $1200 you would get a really good user manual but think again. I guess the grease port functions the same as the older version - turn top brass screw 1/3 turn every 6 hours? I topped off the grease reservoir prior to installing using the extra grease furnished with the kit, but the manual says nothing about doing an initial greasing so figured it must come pre-greased and ready to go.

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The second thing I noticed was that my compressor didn't come with any purple ice for the cooling water. Again I talked to AOA about this and they said the purple ice isn't required and is no longer furnished with the compressors.

Overall the compressor seems to be working good so far. It's nice and quiet too, which allows me to run it in the basement with no complaints from the wife. Fit and finish will not blow you away for spending $1200, but hopefully it will function for many years to come. I decided on the Omega Air Charger over the Hill compressor for one reason and that was due to the fact that the Omega can fill my 66 CF tank, whereas the Hill cannot.
 
I've had mine for over 5 years, but I only use it to air up my guns. It seemed to be getting a bit slow so I attempted to do a rebuild, but I was unable to get the high pressure piston retainer loose with the provided wrench. Not wanting to risk damage, I took it to Todd. Fortunately we're both in Arizona so I didn't have to ship it. Interestingly, even my manual isn't accurate. The manual calls for the grease of 1/3 turn every 6 hours while the sticker on the compressor says 2 turns every 4 hours. The exploded view in the manual shows the connecting rod is held by an allen screw, while mine uses split rings. You likely have the same manual.
 
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I've had my Omega for 6 years had to rebuild it at 69 hours because I added a prefilter for moisture that was the big thing back then but it was also a bad idea the medium I used clogged up from moisture restricting air flow so it wouldn't pump I shipped to Todd for a rebuild got it back same thing, then the light bulb moment I checked the prefilter and found the problem so I'm thinking it probably didn't need to be rebuilt at that time, it has worked great until about 3 weeks ago it wouldn't pump I checked the check valve cleaned it no go sent it back to Todd and he rebuilt it for free as he said it should have lasted longer it was at 139 hours it's running great again, I forgot to ask him what he thought the problem was. So all in all I think it's a great compressor for the money and I've filled my 66 and 74cf tank a lot of times, I have been running a water filter on the high pressure side with good results.
 
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I have one and would not buy it again. If it breaks down there are very little few parts to be had and only one guy supporting it.
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Yeah, these are the two biggest concerns of mine. The catch is I prefer to fill my guns off tanks, rather than firing up the compressor every time. This means multiple, higher-pressure only runs on a YH, to top off a tank.
 
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I have one and would not buy it again. If it breaks down there are very little few parts to be had and only one guy supporting it.
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Yeah, these are the two biggest concerns of mine. The catch is I prefer to fill my guns off tanks, rather than firing up the compressor every time. This means multiple, higher-pressure only runs on a YH, to top off a tank.
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Yes I have been filling tanks since day one and I have three tanks and tons of airguns from .457 down to .177. I also have three different compressors. the YH (Auto Shutoff) GX3 and the Omega Air Charger. I use to have the Shoebox for the longest time but sold it to a friend. Probably should have kept it also. I think out of all of them the YH and the Shoebox are probably the easiest to work on and keep running and there are tons of info and parts out there for them. The Air Charger will become a paper weight after a while. I just don't see the support out there for them.
 
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I've had my Omega Aircharger since Aug 21. I have 11 hours on it. Its slow but very dependable so far. I also have a YH, but it is so loud and the water bucket gets old. Southern Gunner had an Omega Aircharger for over 5 years with no issues and he filled several hundreds of liters of air . Not until recently it has died. He didnt say why but it has finally failed. He said he will try to get another one if he can find one. So hopefully I can get just as good service from mine. 
 
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Jbravo103 and rcs9250 can either or both of you show me where and what you connected the meters to? I have a Omega Trail Charger coming in this week and while not the same as yours I suspect it is close enough.
To tell the truth I am lousy at doing mechanical work, ask me resuscitate a pediatric trauma patient and I have no problems, but machinery and electrical equipment befuddle me.
Thanks for any help you can give me.
 
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Bullpupone said:
Jbravo103 and rcs9250 can either or both of you show me where and what you connected the meters to? I have a Omega Trail Charger coming in this week and while not the same as yours I suspect it is close enough.
To tell the truth I am lousy at doing mechanical work, ask me resuscitate a pediatric trauma patient and I have no problems, but machinery and electrical equipment befuddle me.
Thanks for any help you can give me.
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Look for a vibration type meter, they're small and inexpensive. The vibration causes it to register when compressor when it's running; there is no direct connection required.
 
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Bullpupone,
With your self admission to being limited in knowledge of this area I would pursue Hawkeye’s suggestion. Vibration actuated hour meters are pretty inexpensive. Maybe get one and see if it’s actuated only by the compressor motor and not the cooling fan/s. Also, if you go that route, verify that the hour meter stops when the compressor motor stops and doesn’t keep registering time from a cooling fan motors vibration.
If you would rather go the hardwire route PM me and I should be able to walk you through instsllation.
Randy
 
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I have the Omega Charger with 55 work hours according to my vibration meter. I only fill tanks from 2900 PSI to 4500 psi with it. Sits in my basement and works like a Boss.

I have the Omega trail charger also and it has filled both tanks and rifles. Very handy package, easy to transport and is very quiet. I recommend either model, they have made me air independent!
 
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