Been running the idea of selling my omega 100cubic foot tank and buying a small compressor to fill guns. Does anyone have pros and cons to this. All shooting done close to electrical source and looking at the 12/120V compressor.
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Imo whenever these small compressors are used I feel like they’re putting moisture into the gun. Nothing like dry air from a tank. I keep my small compressor as backup
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Personally, I have a 74cf tank, and a compressor and seriously considering another larger 90cf tank. Just because I hate the extra time to charge a gun and I've got one that's pretty air hungry.
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Moutain of information in the archives on small compressors. Upper right page corner, search, "Yong Heng," or, " GX-CS Series," for a starter. Caution on the multiple-named, high-speed, oil-less, waterless, 12v/110 rectangular shaped ones, cooled by high-speed fans. They've a limited lifespan, 20-25 hours or a year to year and a half, rebuilding success, unlikely. STKO, a YouTube contributor, did an exposé on this platform a year ago, recommend watching before considering purchase. WM
Moutain of information in the archives on small compressors. Upper right page corner, search, "Yong Heng," or, " GX-CS Series," for a starter. Caution on the multiple-named, high-speed, oil-less, waterless, 12v/110 rectangular shaped ones, cooled by high-speed fans. They've a limited lifespan, 20-25 hours or a year to year and a half, rebuilding success, unlikely. STKO, a YouTube contributor, did an exposé on this platform a year ago, recommend watching before considering purchase. WM
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I was thinking about the omega trail charger. But I have a double bottle maverick. So it would take almost 20 minutes for fill. And then I came across the Air Charger. I’m thinking I may go that rout
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Yeah great choice but HEAVY!!! look into the Hill ec3000 AOA has a deal on them now. They’re meant for gun fill and have moisture purging timer https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/compressors/hill-ec-3000-evolution-4500psi-air-compressor/
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Mike I saw the Hill, I’m really digging the omega. Just because I can still fill my tank and it’s water cooled.
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Get a Trail . Best of both worlds . I have one . Great customer service. I have both the trail and air, or a gx cs4 but it’s not backed by AOA
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I also use a 90cf tank....much quicker to fill using a tank, I have a cheap generic electric compressor for back up.
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I have a Tuxing 032, been working fine so far, sometimes I'll fill my big tank then fill the guns before I go out for the day.
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This is not accurate, at least for the GX series. As long as one "burps" the bleed valve every 8-15 minutes on a tank fill (maybe once or twice on a gun fill), there is no water evident, even without an external filter.
I can vouch for this because I recently had to dump all the air in my SCBA tank and remove the valve; a visual inspection revealed zero signs of moisture.
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I have the Omega Air Charger and liked it so much I purchased the Omega Trail Charger. Both will charge tanks and are quiet. However, they are not fast. The Air Charger is not very portable but has been running for five years now with basic maintenance. Normal duty is topping off tanks, 3k to 4.5k. Sits in my basement and never moves.
I take the Trail Charger to the range or my friend's house. Haven't tried DC power off of a vehicle yet, always run it on AC. Will fill tanks from 3k to 4.5k. The manual says to run it 30 minutes on, 15 minute cool down, rinse repeat. Very quiet and slow fill pressure, tanks never get hot. Easy to carry around with a sewing machine bag someone on the forums recommended and it works great. Weighs a lot, but with the bag it is manageable. Have been using it for two years now, no issues.
I use an air filter and gravity to fill my tanks to control moisture. It has a 2k internal pressure so I am not sure how well that would work filling a rifle. I would rather have a tank with dry air than mess with filling a rifle and wondering about moisture. But that is just Me, I have no proof just my personal choice.
I take the Trail Charger to the range or my friend's house. Haven't tried DC power off of a vehicle yet, always run it on AC. Will fill tanks from 3k to 4.5k. The manual says to run it 30 minutes on, 15 minute cool down, rinse repeat. Very quiet and slow fill pressure, tanks never get hot. Easy to carry around with a sewing machine bag someone on the forums recommended and it works great. Weighs a lot, but with the bag it is manageable. Have been using it for two years now, no issues.
I use an air filter and gravity to fill my tanks to control moisture. It has a 2k internal pressure so I am not sure how well that would work filling a rifle. I would rather have a tank with dry air than mess with filling a rifle and wondering about moisture. But that is just Me, I have no proof just my personal choice.
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That is amazing news!! I wasn’t talking from fact it was just a hunch that it may introduce moisture but I’m so happy you actually seen it not do it because I do on occasion use my gxUpvote 0
Haven't had occasion to take my Impact M3 apart yet, just my 9L tank. And I am very present when filling, and bleed water multiple times during fills. If on fails to do that, then as you said, water WILL get on the insides.
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I would just get a compressor to top off the tank when necessary. Then get another tank when money allows. Not needing to stop to fill a gun direct with a compressor is so satisfying, no noise, no waiting.
No more air anxiety.
Allen
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Once you are used to filling your gun from a tank, you probably would not like having to mess with a compressor directly as the only means of filling it.
As Allen said, stick with the tank and add a compressor to fill it - then you won't have to mess with driving to a dive shop or deal with getting your tank hydro tested to use. Then you will have true air independence, which is wonderful! You could pick up a second smaller tank later if you are looking for more porability. I have a big 9L tank (added within the past year), and smaller Joe Brancato Guppy tank and they work great together - if needed, I can get a quick refill of the Guppy off the 9L without even firing up the compressor - the Guppy gains 500 psi from every 100 psi drop in the 9L.
I use a trusty Shoebox compressor, but if I were buying today I would probably go with the GX CS4 . . .
As Allen said, stick with the tank and add a compressor to fill it - then you won't have to mess with driving to a dive shop or deal with getting your tank hydro tested to use. Then you will have true air independence, which is wonderful! You could pick up a second smaller tank later if you are looking for more porability. I have a big 9L tank (added within the past year), and smaller Joe Brancato Guppy tank and they work great together - if needed, I can get a quick refill of the Guppy off the 9L without even firing up the compressor - the Guppy gains 500 psi from every 100 psi drop in the 9L.
I use a trusty Shoebox compressor, but if I were buying today I would probably go with the GX CS4 . . .
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I have two compressors, one of which is a small Vevor 12/120 model. Been using it for over two years now and check / change the filter on a regular basis and have never found any moisture in a filter.
My other compressor is a water cooled model with two filters and again never any moisture problems.
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Yes the Aircharger is heavy, but boy it just pumps soooo good. I got 40+ hrs and 3yrs on mine. I also went with the GX cs4. Both are outstanding. You just have to run them about 5min every few months to keep the rings from setting or hardening. But they are tough as nails. You just turn the grease pot every 4-6 hrs use,and clean the check valve every 10 hrs and you will be rewarded with unlimited air. I shoot a lot. And the Aircharger has kept my 30,45 and 60 min tanks topped off. But….. I did get a Daystate Super Leggero, Coltri. So the Omega and Cs4 will get a little rest…
You wont go wrong with an Aircharger, except they are usually out of stock.. Shoot straight, Grass.Upvote 0