Any FX owners that use Nitrogen?

[oledawg]

Howdy

So I am debating a $2,000 compressor or a Nitrogen filling station which that same $2,000 should give me years of shooting, no compressor maintenance and perfectly dry air.

As I have an FX Crown I am interested in any FX owners that are using Nitrogen. Have you had any seal issues?

Thanks

[lizzie]

Moving to the Darkside.....

[oledawg]

Moving to the Darkside.....

The faint voice rings in my mind.

[mackeral5]

Using nitrogen is using nitrogen, whether your gun is FX, Crosman, Artemis, etc.  It has its merits. 

The adjustable regulator is useful for many things, so it in itself is a sound investment in my opinion.  Nitrogen is inert/clean/dry so nothing to loose there. 

The biggest factor is you will need to do your homework on 6k nitrogen cylinder costs and availability---it can be very region-specific, with dramatic differences in cost structures--read the fine print on recurring and non-recurring costs.  Some folks have a difficult time exchanging cylinders.  Some folks report low fills.  Again, try and get real world intel on your supply chain before making the decision.

I keep a couple of 6k nitrogen cylinders on hand year round....

[oledawg]

Using nitrogen is using nitrogen, whether your gun is FX, Crosman, Artemis, etc.  It has its merits. 

The adjustable regulator is useful for many things, so it in itself is a sound investment in my opinion.  Nitrogen is inert/clean/dry so nothing to loose there. 

The biggest factor is you will need to do your homework on 6k nitrogen cylinder costs and availability---it can be very region-specific, with dramatic differences in cost structures--read the fine print on recurring and non-recurring costs.  Some folks have a difficult time exchanging cylinders.  Some folks report low fills.  Again, try and get real world intel on your supply chain before making the decision.

I keep a couple of 6k nitrogen cylinders on hand year round....

Thanks mackeral5, I guess my main concern was FX seals not liking Nitrogen and needing to replace them. Thank you for the due diligence encouragement. The scales are gently tipping to the N-side.

[lizzie]

Moving to the Darkside.....

The faint voice rings in my mind.

Hahahahah!

[T3PRanch]

The Earth's atmosphere is 78% Nitrogen. There is no issue with pure dry N2 and seals.