So I found this on fakebook marketplace for $50 and figured why not as I only have a hand pump. Hopefully it won't give up the ghost till I can get a better one. Any advice on making it last besides not using 
So how long will this last........
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Fill guns only, don't over heat it. Small reservoirs only. Would not try for 4500 fills at all.
Cross your fingers say a couple prayers. What a deal. Smart to grab it.
Cross your fingers say a couple prayers. What a deal. Smart to grab it.
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Yeah the biggest I have at the moment is a 220cc I think, and all are 250 bar and under. Mostly small carbine guns and pistols.Fill guns only, don't over heat it. Small reservoirs only. Would not try for 4500 fills at all.
Cross your fingers say a couple prayers. What a deal. Smart to grab it.
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Neu,
Have you tried it? Did seller say why they were selling or give any history? Expected longevity could be found in those answers. WM
Have you tried it? Did seller say why they were selling or give any history? Expected longevity could be found in those answers. WM
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It is new, yes I checked it out before paying for it story is they got it of ebay thinking it was an airbrush compressor.
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Very nice, new is closer to $300, or more, $50 seems too good to be true. Biohazardman, a member most knowledgeable on small HPA compressors, states the water-less, oil-less compressors are good for 20-25 hours, or a year to year and a half. Following some of the excellent advice, so far offered, you should have no problem reaching that. Might want to consider a filter, another member just posted some interesting pics. WM
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I have one of those big gold water/oil filters that I was using with my hand pump I'll switch it over to this little guy. I was really surprised how small the damn thing is after seeing some of the larger scuba fill compressors. I know they kinda considered disposable but I hope it does last a year or so.
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Yes it will stay in the house with the ac, also plan building a little stand with a fan blowing directly under it
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Keep filter vertical, works best handling moisture that way. A year will give you time to save for an upgrade and sure beats hand pumping. WM
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Could I use one line going to the filter then another line coming off the filter going to the gun and keep the filter vertical that way?
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Neu,
Yes, borrow from your handpump, parts will generally fit. Here's a picture of my Yong Heng set-up, might give some ideas. WM
Yes, borrow from your handpump, parts will generally fit. Here's a picture of my Yong Heng set-up, might give some ideas. WM
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Gotcha thanks need to get one of those cascading??? Filters next, thanks for all the input.
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Agreed, coalescing filter was a game changer. Before, the small, black Yong Heng (cotton-filled) filter, attached to bottom of long gold filter, was soaked, after each fill session, adding the copper-colored coalescing, nothing but clean and dry. You're welcome for any help I can offer, trying to pay forward Biohazardman's kindness. WM
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Running a large fan on it will help also, but heat and water will be your biggest issues. When you shut it off due to heat, you make sure that you bleed your line because starting it with a load will damage it.
Regards,
Roachcreek
Regards,
Roachcreek
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It is the base model of all the PCP compressors currently on the market.
It does not have an internal water/oil separator.
It does not have a water/oil drain valve.
It does not have cooling coils on the air lines.
You should use an external water/oil separator with these base model PCP compressors!
This version compressor can be found new, on eBay, Amazon and AliExpress, starting around $175.
These direct fill compressors are only meant for direct filling your PCP, not to be used to fill tanks.
It doesn’t require any external fans, like the Yong Heng, and will run fine until it doesn’t.
Once you notice that the compressor is taking longer than normal to fill, or making abnormal noises,
that is an indicator that you need to perform maintenance.
You can find replacement parts, on eBay and AliExpress, but the shipping cost can drive the price up enough to consider just buying a new compressor.
The following video demonstrates how to disassemble, clean and reassemble these base model PCP compressors.:
It does not have an internal water/oil separator.
It does not have a water/oil drain valve.
It does not have cooling coils on the air lines.
You should use an external water/oil separator with these base model PCP compressors!
This version compressor can be found new, on eBay, Amazon and AliExpress, starting around $175.
These direct fill compressors are only meant for direct filling your PCP, not to be used to fill tanks.
It doesn’t require any external fans, like the Yong Heng, and will run fine until it doesn’t.
Once you notice that the compressor is taking longer than normal to fill, or making abnormal noises,
that is an indicator that you need to perform maintenance.
You can find replacement parts, on eBay and AliExpress, but the shipping cost can drive the price up enough to consider just buying a new compressor.
The following video demonstrates how to disassemble, clean and reassemble these base model PCP compressors.:
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