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Valkyrie0002
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Alpha-Carette compressor is on the way
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May 13, 2017, 09:59:34 PM »
I placed my order for the basic model, no auto condensate bleed. Joe has some of these in stock. After reading the in depth review I decided on the Carette instead of the AV. The Carette runs cooler and can run longer which I feel is more important than a faster fill. He also has a good deal on the SCBA adapter with hose. I have 3 used 30 minute SCBA bottles on the way from EBay. Joe was very helpful and pleasant to deal with. He will give forum members a discount.
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Mukilteo
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Post some pictures when you get it please.
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May 15, 2017, 10:51:29 PM »
Quote from: Mukilteo on May 15, 2017, 10:44:03 PM
Post some pictures when you get it please.
OK. Delivery should be Friday. Too bad there isn't an East Coast outlet for these.
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Valkyrie0002
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Carette arrived about 9pm Friday. FEDEX delivered it upside down with the crate sides pulled free from the bottom. Some scuffs and scratches but seems to work fine. I called Joe Sat. morning to report the damage. The only operational issue I have is the female QD on the compressor hose leaks.
I filled 3 SCBA 30 min. bottles Saturday. Took about 9 hours altogether with me setting it up and getting familiar with the machine. Need to take your time and be sure to get all the air out of the coolant lines. Tip the unit on all four sides repeatedly to work the bubbles out.
The compressor ran at least 8 hours pretty continuous without a problem. It's not loud at all. I could barley here it upstairs in the room above my basement work area.
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May 25, 2017, 04:50:02 PM »
I filed a claim with FEDEX and waiting to hear from them. I want them to reimburse me for this one and I'll order another. I don't want to chance any hidden damage from the shipping abuse popping up in the future.
I ordered a Chinese HPA filter and media and I'll install a coolant reservoir like members on AGN posted to filter the output air and eliminate air bubbles in the coolant/ increase coolant volume.
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