Oil-less waterless compressor = disposable compressor. If you are just an occasional user, these compressors may be ok for you, however they will not last long under the prolonged usage required to fill or even top off a tank and they say as much in their manuals. Filling guns on the other hand is what they are meant for and they do a nice job of it for their very limited lifetimes.
The fact that these compressors have such an extremely limited duty cycle says it all though. They can’t handle the job that most require. Then there is the recommended rebuild at 20 hours and if you baby them they may last that long. Still many will runoff of 12V so you can fill from your car where 120-220V is not available. This is a big deal for those who don’t have tanks. So why don’t you have a tank?
The Vevor unit is mentioned above is comperale to the Nomad and will last about the same length of time but costs much less. So, if you require the 12V it is an option.
Want something proven to last and at even a lower cost? Get a Yong Heng which has both oil and water so the metal first stage piston rings get oiled, like on your car they need it, and the head which has composite rings on the second stage piston gets cooled better by water, it needs it, both are very good things.
These YH units are very inexpensive, easy to maintain and replacement parts are readily available at ridiculously low prices. There are loads of repair videos available on YouTube for them. So it’s hard to beat the Yong Heng for inexpensive fills for your favorite gun.
The Yong Heng is the least expensive compressor worth having and at $299 with free shipping it is a bargain mine cost more a couple of years back when I bought it. You do NOT want the "Simple" version which is less expensive, because it DOES NOT have a water separator. You DO NOT want the "Auto Shutoff unit as it shuts off somewhere near 2900- 3000psi. ONLY the, "
Set Pressure" and "
Hardcopy/Hardcover" units are worth having.
They are about the best compressor you can buy for under $1000
So why don’t you have one?
The only good reason would be cuz you have something much better like an Alkin or similar.
But let’s not forget the YH units are inexpensive and Chinese so expect a few QC problems with them as with many of the more expensive compressors out there as they are just rebadged Chinese units.
Not the best price so shop around but it gives you and Idea of what is available.
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