Which compressor do you like best?

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Silverpoint said:
So this is what is challenging me....
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My learning curve after all these years and expenses,
if I would need to start today from scratch...
I would buy 2=two largest 30 MPa tanks, and refill in scuba shop or fire-stations that do these public services.
One tank in use and the second is always full, and swap around when refills needed. This gives you time, no need to rush to the shops but do at convenient time.
Much much cheaper when you look at the big picture, especially if you not mechanically inclined.
 
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bigHUN said:
My learning curve after all these years and expenses,
if I would need to start today from scratch...
I would buy 2=two largest 30 MPa tanks, and refill in scuba shop or fire-stations that do these public services.
One tank in use and the second is always full, and swap around when refills needed. This gives you time, no need to rush to the shops but do at convenient time.
Much much cheaper when you look at the big picture, especially if you not mechanically inclined.
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Great idea, I think, filling a small bottle through a large bottle is always exceptionally fast, easier to carry and use than a compressor, has no noise, saves time, lightweight, and the DOT cylinders are acceptably priced!
 
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Acecaretech said:
Thank you, friend, this one fills 9L carbon fiber cylinders, we usually recommend filling cylinders up to 6.8L, you've been using it for a long time, so you must know the machine very well, and know its principle! excellent(y)(y)(y)
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Silverpoint said:
So this is what is challenging me, as I read all of these posts regarding compressors. There is alot of valuable information regarding the various brands and experiences with them. I'm left with the impression that one can choose between the high priced options, of which there are a couple, that are proven performers with a full service backup dept. Or, one can toss the dice for some of the more reasonable Chinese options- which increasingly, testimonies here show some are not bad performers. However, service/backup seems to be largely minimal. But at the very least, unless you are an experienced mechanic with an engineering degree of some sort, you will only [likely] have frustrations in the long run with the less expensive options. Wish there was a line of units made in NA that fill the middle ground between these two goalposts.
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It makes sense, or needs to be explained more simply and clearly, effective and timely after-sales communication
 
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bigHUN said:
My learning curve after all these years and expenses,
if I would need to start today from scratch...
I would buy 2=two largest 30 MPa tanks, and refill in scuba shop or fire-stations that do these public services.
One tank in use and the second is always full, and swap around when refills needed. This gives you time, no need to rush to the shops but do at convenient time.
Much much cheaper when you look at the big picture, especially if you not mechanically inclined.
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This is what I needed to hear right now. Thank you for passing along your wisdom. I'm just about to buy my first PCP.
 
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I agree with your conclusion bigHUN- I had thought of doing this approach when I bought my first gun. But that the nearest dive shop with a compressor is 40 minutes away, I passed. Didn't know at the time how many refills I would get from a 9 L bottle, nor how many shots I would get from a refill. Had I known this, would have moved in a different direction.
 
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Silverpoint said:
I agree with your conclusion bigHUN- I had thought of doing this approach when I bought my first gun. But that the nearest dive shop with a compressor is 40 minutes away, I passed. Didn't know at the time how many refills I would get from a 9 L bottle, nor how many shots I would get from a refill. Had I known this, would have moved in a different direction.
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The water volume of a 9L cylinder is 550 CU.IN. and the air volume is 2430L/85.8 CU.FT.

As far as I know, a 2L cylinder filling a small 280cc cylinder will fill it 6 times, and it will take about 5-15 seconds to fill it.


A 300cc small cylinder has an air volume of 81L, and a 2L cylinder has an air volume of 544L, so if it's 9L, I'd say it'll take about 30 fills to inflate it.
 
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Silverpoint said:
So this is what is challenging me, as I read all of these posts regarding compressors. There is alot of valuable information regarding the various brands and experiences with them. I'm left with the impression that one can choose between the high priced options, of which there are a couple, that are proven performers with a full service backup dept. Or, one can toss the dice for some of the more reasonable Chinese options- which increasingly, testimonies here show some are not bad performers. However, service/backup seems to be largely minimal. But at the very least, unless you are an experienced mechanic with an engineering degree of some sort, you will only [likely] have frustrations in the long run with the less expensive options. Wish there was a line of units made in NA that fill the middle ground between these two goalposts.
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Come on a little exaggeration, engineering degree, experienced mechanic ? These are simple machines. From the now $150 little orange ones of various names to the expensive non commercial models the availability of parts may determine the fixability. My two mid priced ( to me at least, some would say still Chinese junk) compressors a
Gx cs4i and a Tuxing txed042 both have all the necessary parts for sale. Having given them a good what if ? look over I don’t anticipate any need to ever buy another. I have one of the little orange ones and yes they are only for filling a gun not a larger tank which my two mentioned do with ease. Just keep them running as cool as reasonably possible while not inconveniencing yourself cause your scared it may go three degrees too high. Besides I don’t think my 2 will break !
 
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blackdog899 said:
Come on a little exaggeration, engineering degree, experienced mechanic ? These are simple machines. From the now $150 little orange ones of various names to the expensive non commercial models the availability of parts may determine the fixability. My two mid priced ( to me at least, some would say still Chinese junk) compressors a
Gx cs4i and a Tuxing txed042 both have all the necessary parts for sale. Having given them a good what if ? look over I don’t anticipate any need to ever buy another. I have one of the little orange ones and yes they are only for filling a gun not a larger tank which my two mentioned do with ease. Just keep them running as cool as reasonably possible while not inconveniencing yourself cause your scared it may go three degrees too high. Besides I don’t think my 2 will break !
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Hey blackdog what is the oil you put in that 042.
 
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bigHUN said:
My learning curve after all these years and expenses,
if I would need to start today from scratch...
I would buy 2=two largest 30 MPa tanks, and refill in scuba shop or fire-stations that do these public services.
One tank in use and the second is always full, and swap around when refills needed. This gives you time, no need to rush to the shops but do at convenient time.
Much much cheaper when you look at the big picture, especially if you not mechanically inclined.
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This is great advice for those who fear learning to turn a wrench. If I were starting again I wouldn't even suggest this though, if, I was going to have to go get a large tank filled more than 3 times a year.

I wish that I had just bought my own 6k Nitrogen cylinder and contracted for a once a year fill up. No moving parts, bone dry, huge capacity, zero problems. I would use it to fill one 9L and my portable 2.17L. Done.
 
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