eBay compressor

[avator]

Right, so take 2 100cf 3000psi sources regulated at 90 to 120 psi (in place of shop compressor) and feed the booster. Now, I'm not topping a tank off... I'm filling my gun from 2000 to 3000 as needed. How long would the source tanks last?

Mr. Hollowpoint has a good video on his.

Sites like YouTube are blocked here at work with barracuda. I'll have to check it out in the morning from home.

[Killfire]

So is there any consensus on which compressor is good, or are they all relatively equal? I see the Yong Heng and Ace Eagle mentioned. Personally, I'd prefer 120V and plenty of rebuild parts. Also what oil would be best? Would either of these hook up to an Air Venturi tank directly without any additional parts? Thanks.

[avator]

Right, so take 2 100cf 3000psi sources regulated at 90 to 120 psi (in place of shop compressor) and feed the booster. Now, I'm not topping a tank off... I'm filling my gun from 2000 to 3000 as needed. How long would the source tanks last?

Mr. Hollowpoint has a good video on his.

Sites like YouTube are blocked here at work with barracuda. I'll have to check it out in the morning from home.

Yep, he's done it..... thanks
Only difference is, he's driving the booster with air. That uses a good amount of your source. In the case of the Altaros, a motor drives the pump. Now all of your source air is used for filling.

[bandg]

I just started the process to order a Tuxing 110v compressor today.  Should take something just over two weeks to receive.  I read quite a bit about them on what I recall was the Talon forum-seems the gentleman known as Wingman from New Zealand has had one for quite some time (I believe he uses 220 common in NZ) and he stated he has been very impressed with it's function and even used it once to fill a dive tank from empty over several running periods with cooling time between.  Probably always a gamble with stuff from China but they seem to be getting better.  We'll see.

[betapotato]

In the case of the Altaros, a motor drives the pump.

I think the Altaros uses air, the Shoebox uses motor. Could be wrong though.

[avator]

TerryH would know, he has one.

[Taso1000]

In the case of the Altaros, a motor drives the pump.

I think the Altaros uses air, the Shoebox uses motor. Could be wrong though.

Robert you are correct.  The Shoebox has an electric motor and belt to power the booster.  The Altaros needs an air source to power it's booster.  The Altaros does use very little electricity but only to work it's controller electronics, switches etc.

Taso

[avator]

Thanks guys.

[kzz1kaw]

So is there any consensus on which compressor is good, or are they all relatively equal? I see the Yong Heng and Ace Eagle mentioned. Personally, I'd prefer 120V and plenty of rebuild parts. Also what oil would be best? Would either of these hook up to an Air Venturi tank directly without any additional parts? Thanks.

I ordered the  yong heng as I suspect they are made in the same factory under different names colors. I have been in contact with the seller about spare parts if I should need any and the resond was that parts are readily available?😳 Hmm hope it does not need any parts. Time will tell as I will be using this compressor more often than the omega. Omega as a backup compressor. Good to have options 😊 I am usually it my clubs range on Saturday shooting and I will have my guppy tank to fill off.  This compressor will be topping off the tank and during the week I'm shooting from my deck or pole barn. So this compressor will no doubt be used more often plus my spouse wants to shoot which translate to being able to purchase more airguns😎  As far as oil I am going to use 30wt non detergent oil. Had to replace a water pump on my pressure washer and it was recommended to that oil so that is what I will try. I know the omega came with the required oil but I don't know what it is. Maybe someone who had a omega compressor can chime in on the oil? I can find out but at this point I will try the non detergent oil.

[Trad]

I also ordered the Yong Heng Pump, on the description it says 5W40 motor oil or hm-il 46 hydraulic oil. In looking it will be easier to get 5w40 .I think I will use synthetic.  Ordered pump on the 22nd and according to fed ex pump should be here on the 29th.  have my fingers crossed.

[bandg]

I've read elsewhere that regular motor oil may cause carbon deposits and possible problems with these compressors but mine has just been ordered (Tuxing) so I have no direct experience.  Several recommendations were noted to use Coltri or Bauer compressor oil or something called Chemlube 751 to maximize compressor life and minimize problems.  I bookmarked the Chemlube on my other computer as available either on Amazon or Ebay but I can't recall which.

Just checked-Chemlube 751 $57 per gallon on Amazon and 1/2 gallon available for just over $30.  I would assume any compressor supplier could supply the Bauer oil.  Motor oil might work just fine too.

[MJP]

I wouldn't use motor oil in a hpa compressor for the risk of dieseling and ruin seals. No point on going to save couple of dollars on oil when you are going to buy a compressor to fill your guns worth hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Any ISO VG 195 compressor oil should be used, Bauer or Coltri, later being a bit cheaper. Liter costs like 20$ and you are using 300ml per oil change. You get better lubricative qualities and no carbon buildup to ruin the seals, so why on earth anyone would use motor oil?

Marko

[Wayne52]

So is there any consensus on which compressor is good, or are they all relatively equal? I see the Yong Heng and Ace Eagle mentioned. Personally, I'd prefer 120V and plenty of rebuild parts. Also what oil would be best? Would either of these hook up to an Air Venturi tank directly without any additional parts? Thanks.

I ordered the  yong heng as I suspect they are made in the same factory under different names colors. I have been in contact with the seller about spare parts if I should need any and the resond was that parts are readily available?😳 Hmm hope it does not need any parts. Time will tell as I will be using this compressor more often than the omega. Omega as a backup compressor. Good to have options 😊 I am usually it my clubs range on Saturday shooting and I will have my guppy tank to fill off.  This compressor will be topping off the tank and during the week I'm shooting from my deck or pole barn. So this compressor will no doubt be used more often plus my spouse wants to shoot which translate to being able to purchase more airguns😎  As far as oil I am going to use 30wt non detergent oil. Had to replace a water pump on my pressure washer and it was recommended to that oil so that is what I will try. I know the omega came with the required oil but I don't know what it is. Maybe someone who had a omega compressor can chime in on the oil? I can find out but at this point I will try the non detergent oil.

I wish that I could say I was going to use an Omega as a backup, basically I'm just sort of in the market for a reasonably priced compressor that works good, Ken I'll be monitoring your use of the new compressor in hopes that it does what it's supposed to.  For now I'll continue going to the dive shop for $5 a tank full, I know that I'm getting some good air that way

[avator]

I hear ya Wayne... pretty much where I'm at. At least I now have 2 tanks to cut the number of trips in half.

[vigilandy]

It's costs me $12 per fill at the dive shop here and I gladly pay it.  I mean,  someone's got to help them pay for the indoor heated pool they have there!  For that $12 I get a tank of clean air with no worries about oil or water contamination.  I don't have the time or energy to maintain a compressor properly.   

Someone may have mentioned it already and I just missed it,  but seriously consider a good moisture filter with the compressor.   Water corrodes the aluminum liner of the tank and this process is accelerated when under high pressure. 

http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=84327.0

[Trad]

 bandg  and mjp Thanks for the info on oil usage , I was going to use 5w40 syn non detergent oil, but will go with your advice . This is what is listed on web page of the compresssor i ordered, couldn't the L-mh so that was why i was going with the 5w40. Thanks again

L-MH 46 Anti-Wear Hydraulic Oil (High Pressure) GB 11118.1
 or 5W-40 Oil

[kzz1kaw]

It's costs me $12 per fill at the dive shop here and I gladly pay it.  I mean,  someone's got to help them pay for the indoor heated pool they have there!  For that $12 I get a tank of clean air with no worries about oil or water contamination.  I don't have the time or energy to maintain a compressor properly.   

Someone may have mentioned it already and I just missed it,  but seriously consider a good moisture filter with the compressor.   Water corrodes the aluminum liner of the tank and this process is accelerated when under high pressure. 

http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=84327.0

I should have mention that I do have a diablo air filter that I bought for the omega compressor from r l Airguns.  Being that it is quick disconnect from the output line, I can use it with this compressor as an added moisture protection.

[kzz1kaw]

So is there any consensus on which compressor is good, or are they all relatively equal? I see the Yong Heng and Ace Eagle mentioned. Personally, I'd prefer 120V and plenty of rebuild parts. Also what oil would be best? Would either of these hook up to an Air Venturi tank directly without any additional parts? Thanks.

I ordered the  yong heng as I suspect they are made in the same factory under different names colors. I have been in contact with the seller about spare parts if I should need any and the resond was that parts are readily available?😳 Hmm hope it does not need any parts. Time will tell as I will be using this compressor more often than the omega. Omega as a backup compressor. Good to have options 😊 I am usually it my clubs range on Saturday shooting and I will have my guppy tank to fill off.  This compressor will be topping off the tank and during the week I'm shooting from my deck or pole barn. So this compressor will no doubt be used more often plus my spouse wants to shoot which translate to being able to purchase more airguns😎  As far as oil I am going to use 30wt non detergent oil. Had to replace a water pump on my pressure washer and it was recommended to that oil so that is what I will try. I know the omega came with the required oil but I don't know what it is. Maybe someone who had a omega compressor can chime in on the oil? I can find out but at this point I will try the non detergent oil.

I wish that I could say I was going to use an Omega as a backup, basically I'm just sort of in the market for a reasonably priced compressor that works good, Ken I'll be monitoring your use of the new compressor in hopes that it does what it's supposed to.  For now I'll continue going to the dive shop for $5 a tank full, I know that I'm getting some good air that way

Wayne, you along with others I'm sure will be watching this thread closely of my review of this paintball compressor. Hope to see you at the outdoor range on a Saturday beginning in may or the last indoor shoot April 9 downtown Kalamazoo. Pm me if you do decide to. I'm even extending an invite to my place being I have an outdoor range that I shoot at. Air is free and you can see it up Close 😎

[Trad]

Well that was fast, just checked tracking on pcp pump and its out for delivery today . Hope it works as well as the delivery system. 

[Buldawg76]

4 days man that is fast. I have ordered from here in the states and it will take longer than that. Hope it is as good as this thread states that they are and holds up well. Lets us know what you think about it.

Mike