I just bought a CS 4 and wondered what is the largest carbon fiber tank it will fill.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Question on GX CS4
- Thread starter Sparhawk77
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Sorry just saw the sticky post above. GX recommended max 6.8L tank which according to the post is 66 cubic feet.
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Ok just trying to be cautious. GX replied 74 cubic feet was not recommended.
Did you run continuously or stop to cool down? How long did it take to fill?
Did you run continuously or stop to cool down? How long did it take to fill?
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I’ve ran it past 5 hours straight. Head temp never got past high 90 s . I then installed
extra cooling just for the hell of it and now head temp doesn’t go above high 80 s.
For head temp buy cheap thermometer and probe off amzon.
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When the CS4 came out, GX "supported" the idea that it could fill pretty much anything, touting the 5 hour run time as the duty cycle (in the unlikely even you need more than that, give a cool down break and then repeat). Then they came out with the 5 series that is bigger and faster - initially they sold it just as that; a bigger and faster compressor.
Lately they have changed their "marketing message" on the CS4 to drive more potential sales of the 5 series (at least that is the general consensus here). Don't let that "message" confuse you on the capabilities of the unit you purchased. You will be fine.
See this discussion: https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/gx-cs4-cs4-i-duty-cycle-update-from-manufacturer.1327813/
Lately they have changed their "marketing message" on the CS4 to drive more potential sales of the 5 series (at least that is the general consensus here). Don't let that "message" confuse you on the capabilities of the unit you purchased. You will be fine.
See this discussion: https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/gx-cs4-cs4-i-duty-cycle-update-from-manufacturer.1327813/
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Ok thank you for the clarification. So looking at available cf tank options, they are listed as 74 cubic feet. Utah Airguns has one listed as 6.8L and the description says 74 cubic feet. I’m assuming 74 cubic feet at 4500 psi is good to go for the CS4?
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@blackdog899 said in his post that he filled his 9L tank with his CS4 in one shot - that's a bigger tank than yours, and using the silly "cubic feet" metric it is about 86 CF or so . . . .
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Do you need a tank? I have a really nice CF tank but now just fill the rifles directly from the pump. Sure is simple and I don’t have to worry about blowing up a pump.
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I use mine to top of a 9L great white from 3600 to 4500. Not heavy use, but it’s running well.
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I wanted a tank to take to the range. It’s easier to top off from a tank versus hooking up the compressor to my car battery.
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I first bought the battery powered GX to take a the road as the tank is big and heavy. The E-L2 battery compressor is small. I liked it so much I bought a GX CS4i for my main fill compressor at the house. I haven’t touched my tank since. I figure if I use the compressors to fill the rifles direct they should last forever. It only takes 2 to 2.5 minutes to fill my rifles. They don’t even get warm.
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