If you trying to tell me why I didn't bought a $ 3-4-5 K compressor, well, first I am not a pro shop. Second, for a $1000 I will buy 5 YH's and for sure will outlast the $3000 spaceship. Third, a price difference between $200 and $2-3 K I will spend somewhere else on the hobby.
I have four 147cc tanks plus one 9L, and usually keeping at least one (or two) always full - for emergencies.
I wouldn't say a competition volume shooter, but that's a fairly good number of shots per month. When I'm gearing up for a big tournament like RMAC or EBR, I'm shooting about 500 every day that I practice, and that's at least two or three times a week... If you shoot .30 caliber, or tune a lot of guns, or shoot big bore, you need a couple of tanks per week.I have four 147cc tanks plus one 9L, and usually keeping at least one (or two) always full - for emergencies.
Ones or maybe twice a month the YH is running for about an hour and half, plus the cool down - or coffee break.
Can I consider myself a volume shooter with about 1.5+K shots a month?
Really? I can buy any compressor I'd like. Just like I can purchase any rifle I'd like, which I've done.
I was preparing for competition, my guns and myself, but that bs covid story messed up all my plans, as a first issue. Then the price hikes, air travel and car rental issues, these roadblocks piled up very aggressive. I cannot travel (or fly) normally as I used to, (I have no digital ID), and to drive 2-3 days from Canada to meet with you guys ... would be fun but no thanksI wouldn't say a competition volume shooter, but that's a fairly good number of shots per month. When I'm gearing up for a big tournament like RMAC or EBR, I'm shooting about 500 every day that I practice, and that's at least two or three times a week... If you shoot .30 caliber, or tune a lot of guns, or shoot big bore, you need a couple of tanks per week.
so you are saying i waisted 225 bucks when I bought my yong heng 5 years ago?you have got to be kidding.you saying I not saving money?after 5 years of filling my rifles I think I got a lot for that 225 bucks.to top it off,when I first received the yong heng it would not power up.i contacted seller and they offered some money to sweep it under the table.i refused and wanted new unit,15 minutes after that they refunded all my money.turns out the wall plug was bad,replaced it and have never looked back.my range is at my house so there is really no need for a tank of any kind.with the refunded money I bought a spare yong heng and it still sits brand new ready for action.Spending money on these cheap Chinese compressors is a true waste, because they have very poor cooling and their duty cycle is very short. I use an old Bauer that I picked up in a junk yard. I had to clean it up a bit and fit the pump with professional controls, but it can run for many hours on end and never overheat. My guess is that it is at least 40 years old yet it will top up a 12 liter bottle from 200 Bar to 250 Bar in under 5 minutes. It is a 4 cylinder model mounted on a steel chassis with a carry handle at both ends ( 2 man carry). It occupies very little space. It is L 36", W 19". H 23" and weighs about 80 lbs. That space includes all the controls and filters.
I understand people buy these Chinese specials because they cannot afford good quality compressors, but they are not saving money. I found my bare Bauer pump for $200 at the time. It stayed in storage for a long time while I had no use for it. When I needed it, I spent about $800 for control, safety and electronic parts which I then assembled to my own design including a self made output manifold with gauges and connection ports. It is doable. These things are available. Just keep looking for them.
Ohio_hunter,
bigHUN,
I treat my unit as it was intended to be used,I fill rifles only and it takes under a minute to fill from the 140 bar to the 230 bar.got a good one did I?I have to say I think I got two good ones,my spare works well also I just put it back in case the other unit fails.i also know of many others who are more than happy with their yong heng units.i have true yong hengs not clones.fill rifles only and the cheap little chinese compressor will chug along for years to come.
I agree, it also depends on how much you shoot. I,m the average Joe lunch bucket guy that goes in spurts with my
FlyI have an Alkin. Since switching to airguns from powder burners I wanted a very reliable air source that would not nickel and dime me. Initially I bought an Omega Air Charger and a couple 480cc carbon fiber tanks for my FX’s. Then, because of my progressive addiction to the hobby I determined with upcoming retirement I would be using more than a couple 480cc bottles during range sessions. And also knowing, each time I unthread a botle from the gun, there’s wear on the threads until you hear the burp of air come out while unscrewing and then again when installing a full tank. Eventually the threads get sloppy and need replacing. Yeah, I know, just buy the replacement fitting. So working 64 hours a week the past 9.5 years I decided to sell the Omega and buy the Alkin AND, two 74 cubic foot carbon fibers. It’s my opinion that the smaller compressors are ideal for 480-500cc carbon fibers and guppies. I know there are owners of YH’s and similar that fill the 74+ CF’s but I just wasn’t willing to risk that. But also, after been in maintenance rolls for 30+ years the clock is ticking towards a breakdown or a scheduled/recommended maintenance. It seems there’s two types of maintenance programs, PM’s (preventive maintenance) and run to failure. On my Civic I “try” to keep up on PM but on brakes it’s run to failure. But that means when I hear the growler thing start announcing upcoming necessary maintenance. I think most people go that route. Anyway, I maintained our only compressor at the dive shop I worked part time at. It was absolutely critical that required PM was done. We had weekly classes that required us to do our best to assure uninterrupted service. Things did pop up that needed repairing as a result of inherent vibration.
