What do you prefer a (1) hand pump, (2) tank, (3) compressor or (4) tank and compressor as your main fill method ?
Also out of interest what compressor ?
Thanks
Also out of interest what compressor ?
Thanks
What do you prefer a hand pump, tank, compressor or tank and compressor as your main fill method ?
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I'm lazy, real lazy, I prefer not to refill at all. But I have to fill so I fill with the tank until it is low, then I fill with the battery operated gx compressor.
At the end of the week I would drag the YH to the side of the pool and use the pool water to keep the YH cold enough to fill the tank.
But I'm even too lazy for that now. So, I just got myself a Bauer!
Allen
At the end of the week I would drag the YH to the side of the pool and use the pool water to keep the YH cold enough to fill the tank.
But I'm even too lazy for that now. So, I just got myself a Bauer!
Allen
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My gx compressor just took a crap and why I'm on the hunt for a better alternative compressorI'm lazy, real lazy, I prefer not to refill at all. But I have to fill so I fill with the tank until it is low, then I fill with the battery operated gx compressor.
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At the end of the week I would drag the YH to the side of the pool and use the pool water to keep the YH cold enough to fill the tank.
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But I'm even too lazy for that now. So, I just got myself a Bauer!
Allen
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Eventually, they all die. Just either pony up or have a backup in mind at all times. My backup if everything breaks is my two hand pumps.
Or I can just visit Joe.
Allen
Or I can just visit Joe.
Allen
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Goldwing,
Best way to know a real Yong Heng is by checking metal label on compressor side. Should list same manufacturer as this. Of course, you can't read label until you have compressor in hand so best advice is to purchase from reliable seller, like best-homepro, on eBay, who's known to deal in original Yong Hengs and has delivered same to AGN members. WM
Best way to know a real Yong Heng is by checking metal label on compressor side. Should list same manufacturer as this. Of course, you can't read label until you have compressor in hand so best advice is to purchase from reliable seller, like best-homepro, on eBay, who's known to deal in original Yong Hengs and has delivered same to AGN members. WM
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I fill mostly from an Omega 75 cu ft tank that is filled from a Omega Aircharger compressor.
Gives me 4 fills of a 580cc bottle run down to 130 bar from 250 bar. Takes about 15 min. to fill tank to 303 bar (4400 psi) from 250 bar (3630 psi)
Gives me 4 fills of a 580cc bottle run down to 130 bar from 250 bar. Takes about 15 min. to fill tank to 303 bar (4400 psi) from 250 bar (3630 psi)
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Goldwing,
Here's my humid Florida garage set-up, almost a year and a half old. The $125 copper-colored coalescing water separator was purchased when I found the small Yong Heng black (cotton-filled) filter, just under gold one, was soaked, all clean and dry since. Gold filter was $65 and came with two plastic (three-media) inserts, original one still like new. Best to place items to be filled high to make water harder to reach. Green bottles are iced solid to cool water and extra 10-inch box fan is tied to compressor since vibration makes it move otherwise. I shoot and fill six PCPs at home, would purchase a tank for portability, if needed. WM
Here's my humid Florida garage set-up, almost a year and a half old. The $125 copper-colored coalescing water separator was purchased when I found the small Yong Heng black (cotton-filled) filter, just under gold one, was soaked, all clean and dry since. Gold filter was $65 and came with two plastic (three-media) inserts, original one still like new. Best to place items to be filled high to make water harder to reach. Green bottles are iced solid to cool water and extra 10-inch box fan is tied to compressor since vibration makes it move otherwise. I shoot and fill six PCPs at home, would purchase a tank for portability, if needed. WM
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Alkins W31 and a 88 cu ft CarbonFiber tank....
Now a Hill EC3000.... to top off my FX M3 to 300 bar.....
Stuart
Now a Hill EC3000.... to top off my FX M3 to 300 bar.....
Stuart
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Have you had the Hill EC3000 in use for over 60 hours use to determine it's repeatability?
Thanks I have my eye on the Hill EC3000 and why I ask
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Awesome progression. Was it an easy sell to your significant other that a swimming pool was necessary to keep from burning up $350 compressors ?I'm lazy, real lazy, I prefer not to refill at all. But I have to fill so I fill with the tank until it is low, then I fill with the battery operated gx compressor.
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At the end of the week I would drag the YH to the side of the pool and use the pool water to keep the YH cold enough to fill the tank.
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But I'm even too lazy for that now. So, I just got myself a Bauer! View attachment 294745
Allen
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I have 2 Yong Hengs (one bought new, one acquired in a trade). My purchased one is running strong after 2.5 years. I have #2 as a backup or to cannibalize for parts if needed. I've never filled my guns directly, only my 15, 30, 45 & 60 minute SCBA tanks. Best $300 I've ever spent on airgun stuff. I baby the crap out of it & it repays me with "air independence".
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oh a tank definitely, but you need a compressor to keep it going, which is a consumable item imo .. not a huge deal, if im shootin alot hey its gonna be the tank, but if im just keeping the pesting gun topped off every couple of weeks i'll use the handpump to conserve wear and tear on the pressor mainly ..
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Well not quite 60 more like 35 hrs.
It will hit it's set pressure within 5-7bars..
But I am using an additional filter/purifier.....
Also I added an additional muffin fan to cool the multi-stage cylinder.....
Stuart
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Actually I still have that compressor. I just don't like dragging it out. I was eventually going to run coolant thru it and the line hooked up to a large coil of tubing in a bath of water in the freezer. But you guessed it...Awesome progression. Was it an easy sell to your significant other that a swimming pool was necessary to keep from burning up $350 compressors ?
I was too lazy!
Allen
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I opted for the tank then thought the tank + compressor option is obviously better. I've got nothing fancy though just a GX CS3 and Venturi Wingman.
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