TUXING 4500PSI PCP Air Compressor Review
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Here ya go:
Cyclone baffle for Tuxing 032 compressor by dorcula
This goes to the bottom of the first stage filter tower. Orientation in the tube: flat side with the cross faces up. Cut the original cotton filter in half, put one half on top of the baffle. Print with the cross down, supports for the o-ring grooves only, 100% infill. Use at your own risk.
www.thingiverse.com I posted a link to the foster fitting a couple pages back.
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I just ordered 032. Few things I am hoping for help with:
- Looking to make the pressure gauge mod. I understand that i need 316 stainless M10x1 female union, a M10x1 male to male, and a M10x1 plug. Spent a good time looking for those, and no success. Can you please point me to a source?
- How much oil SECO 500 does a compressor fill take? Trying to decide how much to purchase. Also if you can point me to a source with a reasonable shipping, it would be great. So far I see places that want to charge for shipping just about the same as the product.
- Where is the temp probe, so i can check it right away.
Any help to a newb would be appreciated,
Thanks
- Looking to make the pressure gauge mod. I understand that i need 316 stainless M10x1 female union, a M10x1 male to male, and a M10x1 plug. Spent a good time looking for those, and no success. Can you please point me to a source?
- How much oil SECO 500 does a compressor fill take? Trying to decide how much to purchase. Also if you can point me to a source with a reasonable shipping, it would be great. So far I see places that want to charge for shipping just about the same as the product.
- Where is the temp probe, so i can check it right away.
Any help to a newb would be appreciated,
Thanks
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1. Been there, no luck, gave up. Let us know if you find anything.
2. Half a quart or slightly less, so a quart is good for 2 fills. https://filtertechs.com/product-tag/seco-lube-500/
3. There is a small port for the temp sensor in the head of the high pressure cylinder.
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Well, mine has been pretty much junk for the last year or so, because i really wanted it to be plug and play. The guy whom started this page hasn't been much help, I ordered some stuff from him over 8 months ago, call or text him once a month and he says he is going to ship the replacement but never does. I had to replace the high side compressor seal 3 times, and it needs to be replace again. I even replace the entire head assemble because is push air into the coolant line, and blows the cap off the tank reservoir. I've got about 9 hours total on this unit, and have to tear it apart again to replace that seal again. Looking for the next best thing now.
hello,
i have limited options in my country as far as non-detergent go there's only mineral compressor oil or synthetic PAG46 for AC compressors which is the best option in your opinion?
i have limited options in my country as far as non-detergent go there's only mineral compressor oil or synthetic PAG46 for AC compressors which is the best option in your opinion?
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If it were me, I would use the PAG46. This oil has good antiwar properties and should perform well in a splash lubrication system. Be sure to monitor temperature and keep it within factory specs.
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Has anyone considered retrofitting a coalescing filter before the double tower? Is this even possible? I see a couple of benefits:
1. better air going into the original tuxing filtration
2. no need to worry about the pressure gauge water/rust
Thinking abt it, I cant come up with a workable solution that would work retaining the stainless tubing coming out of HP cylinder. Any ideas would be appreciated
1. better air going into the original tuxing filtration
2. no need to worry about the pressure gauge water/rust
Thinking abt it, I cant come up with a workable solution that would work retaining the stainless tubing coming out of HP cylinder. Any ideas would be appreciated
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The original Tuxing 032 compressor I did the review on is still running strong. I did swap out the solid tube between the towers with a flex line, making filter swaps easier. Installed a better gauge a few months back. Have not had to do any major rebuilding still operating on original parts albiet a couple new gaskets last year. Still in daily use in the shop. 
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I have been sitting on the fence about getting a compressor and I was impressed with the longevity you have had with your unit, particularly being a airgun shop. Looking at your Amazon link from your original post in this thread from several years ago I see the unit is available for slightly less money now. But…after reading the Amazon reviews I am perplexed, I see where you posted a review just a few months ago in May on the compressor totally lambasting the Tuxing company for not honoring warranties where people had this compressor die within minutes of receiving, not paying you for warranty work, and failure to supply parts over several years that you were their USA service center. Your review title was “Bad Company”. Have you had a change of opinion and now recommend people buy this compressor?
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I bought the base model with no auto shut off and decided to turn it into a project.
What was done:
it works great! I am very happy with it
What was done:
- welded several frame pieces to install the new components
- added a 110v water pump
- installed a 2.5 gal coolant tank
- added a tuxing double tower water and air cleaner but still left the original water purger
- added an intake desiccator
- removed original pressurge gauge and added a digital pressure controller with all the needed electronics to make it work (2 power supplies and a contactor)
- Added a blue LED digital hour meter that only workes when the motor is tunning
- added an inline overload protector
- changed the temp gauge from F to C
- machined a couple of pressure fittings due to the uncommon 10 x 1.0 threads to connect the new pressure controller to the pressure lines
it works great! I am very happy with it
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