Can anyone share first hand experience with the Air Venturi 310 bar compressor?

[Bodacious]

Looking for something to fill a 97CF tank from 3000-4500 psi without having to reinvent the unit, to prevent a nuclear meltdown.

[tracker1955]

Check with triggertreat  he's had one for over a year now. Mixed reviews on youtube due to some crank failures.

[Dan H]

Cedric = tofazfu video  ,   use  Novair-chemelube 751 for oil , not the low pressure compressor oils, they tend to burn in the second high pressure stage of the high pressure compressors …

[triggertreat]

Yes, I received my AV shipment and filled my tanks for the first time on 10/17/2017.  I have been filling my large 88cf and smaller 44cf tanks fairly regularly as I do a lot of tuning and shooting here at home and on the range.  My 300 FPE tuned Slayer gobbles up just over 150 psi per shot, plus I shoot a 25 cal Mrod cranked up to 58 FPE which takes a lot of air.

I have not had any issues with it except a couple of blown burst disc in the beginning before figuring out you can't open the tank valve before the pressure builds to or just slightly above the current tank pressure, whatever it is.  I ordered a whole bag of burst disc from china,  PA wanted like $4 each or something ridiculous like that plus shipping, but haven't messed up but once more in all of this time since.  It takes maybe two minutes to replace the disc.  A check valve inline would eliminate that and you could start out with the tank valve open then.

It will fill an 88 cf tank from 2800-3000 psi to 4500 psi in about 20 minutes.

I use 50/50 antifreeze with added royal purple wetting agent for the cooling reservoir.  I use Ingersoll-Rand All Season compressor oil and change when it gets dingy, or has seen some hours.  It's a fairly clear oil which helps to see its condition.

I have always monitored the temps while running it.  I haven't seen any temps above 67c even in the heat of summer in my garage where I keep and use it.  The automatic shutdown starts at 95c.

To wrap this up, I really like this compressor even if it died on next use.  I have seen a couple of other post about some issues, but I have no idea how they were being used or maintained and in what environment.

[Bodacious]

Yes, I received my AV shipment and filled my tanks for the first time on 10/17/2017.  I have been filling my large 88cf and smaller 44cf tanks fairly regularly as I do a lot of tuning and shooting here at home and on the range.  My 300 FPE tuned Slayer gobbles up just over 150 psi per shot, plus I shoot a 25 cal Mrod cranked up to 58 FPE which takes a lot of air.

I have not had any issues with it except a couple of blown burst disc in the beginning before figuring out you can't open the tank valve before the pressure builds to or just slightly above the current tank pressure, whatever it is.  I ordered a whole bag of burst disc from china,  PA wanted like $4 each or something ridiculous like that plus shipping, but haven't messed up but once more in all of this time since.  It takes maybe two minutes to replace the disc.  A check valve inline would eliminate that and you could start out with the tank valve open then.

It will fill an 88 cf tank from 2800-3000 psi to 4500 psi in about 20 minutes.

I use 50/50 antifreeze with added royal purple wetting agent for the cooling reservoir.  I use Ingersoll-Rand All Season compressor oil and change when it gets dingy, or has seen some hours.  It's a fairly clear oil which helps to see its condition.

I have always monitored the temps while running it.  I haven't seen any temps above 67c even in the heat of summer in my garage where I keep and use it.  The automatic shutdown starts at 95c.

To wrap this up, I really like this compressor even if it died on next use.  I have seen a couple of other post about some issues, but I have no idea how they were being used or maintained and in what environment.

Thanks, that's sounds promising.
So if it did break tomorrow and couldn't be repaired, would you purchase another one or buy something even better? (that Daystate 4500 reviews well)

[TroyHammer]

I use mine all the time.  3 years or so now and only issue was burst disks.  I fill both tanks and rifles.  I have several 88cf and 44cf tanks. Running like a champ. If I had to replace it today I'd get another.

[triggertreat]

Yes, I received my AV shipment and filled my tanks for the first time on 10/17/2017.  I have been filling my large 88cf and smaller 44cf tanks fairly regularly as I do a lot of tuning and shooting here at home and on the range.  My 300 FPE tuned Slayer gobbles up just over 150 psi per shot, plus I shoot a 25 cal Mrod cranked up to 58 FPE which takes a lot of air.

I have not had any issues with it except a couple of blown burst disc in the beginning before figuring out you can't open the tank valve before the pressure builds to or just slightly above the current tank pressure, whatever it is.  I ordered a whole bag of burst disc from china,  PA wanted like $4 each or something ridiculous like that plus shipping, but haven't messed up but once more in all of this time since.  It takes maybe two minutes to replace the disc.  A check valve inline would eliminate that and you could start out with the tank valve open then.

It will fill an 88 cf tank from 2800-3000 psi to 4500 psi in about 20 minutes.

I use 50/50 antifreeze with added royal purple wetting agent for the cooling reservoir.  I use Ingersoll-Rand All Season compressor oil and change when it gets dingy, or has seen some hours.  It's a fairly clear oil which helps to see its condition.

I have always monitored the temps while running it.  I haven't seen any temps above 67c even in the heat of summer in my garage where I keep and use it.  The automatic shutdown starts at 95c.

To wrap this up, I really like this compressor even if it died on next use.  I have seen a couple of other post about some issues, but I have no idea how they were being used or maintained and in what environment.

Thanks, that's sounds promising.
So if it did break tomorrow and couldn't be repaired, would you purchase another one or buy something even better? (that Daystate 4500 reviews well)

Well, my plan was to replace it with a Shoebox compressor if it died, but that's no longer an option anymore.  So, yes, I would buy another AV if it were today.  I don't see anything in its price range that is comparable to it.  There are a few copycats that look really similar, but they fall short on detailed features and design of the AV.  The AV is not that portable at 98 lbs., but I use tanks until I can't anyways.  I have never filled a gun directly with my AV and would not do that to mine.  Too much wear IMHO.

[Nomadic Pirate]

An other great China product,

If I would ever go the compressor for tanks route this would definitely be my choice,.....price is pretty good IMO

[KnifeMaker]

 

[Steelhead]

I've had one for a few years. I have 19 hours on it via the meter that I put on when I bought it. Never had a single issue. However, I NEVER fill my tanks to 4500. Since I own a compressor and can fill whenever I want I don't have the need the stress the machine to go from 4000 to 4500. IMO it just shortens the life unnecessarily but we all have different needs and wants. By keeping my fills to 4000 and below (except on rare occasions of filling to 4200 for an extended shooting session off site) I think I've avoided some issues others may have had.