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oldpro · « **Reply #160 on:** February 13, 2016, 10:55:26 PM »

Its good stuff Bob. I use their oils in a variety of places.

n2omike · « **Reply #161 on:** February 14, 2016, 12:23:39 PM »

I recently purchased a Shoebox F8 and the Ninja tank... I set the Ninja's fill adapter up with a foster fitting in place of the factory hose, and use a long microbore hose for fillings. However, I wasn't thinking once, and hooked the Shoebox to the fill adapter outlet for filling, instead of to the one on the side, and blew out the regulator. Had to buy another one for $79.

In the midst of this, I decided to buy a Tiger Shark tank from Joe B with all the bells and whistles... and it's a NICE piece! It's just BIG... and the Great White he sells is even BIGGER! lol Because of this, I almost always use the more handy Ninja.

Looking back with what I know now... I would have probably just bought the Shoebox F8 and Joe's Guppy... The Ninja is Made in USA... both the bottle and the adapter... and seems to be a decent piece. I just like the idea of not having to use a fill adapter with the Guppy, and there is no regulator to screw up or start leaking down the road. One thing I do like about the regulated Ninja, is that the gun cannot be over filled... so the guns are safe from me... or my kids over filling them. lol

I don't need FAST air, so the F8 suits me just fine, and is easy to work on and rebuild.

As for where the MRodAir unit fits in... I don't know. I guess we'll see as teething issues are addressed, and it's long term durability are tested.

Good Luck!

n2omike · « **Reply #162 on:** February 14, 2016, 12:39:54 PM »

A couple more things about the Shoebox... You do NOT need an oil-less compressor. I use a standard compressor with a belt driven pump that uses oil in the crank case. ZERO problems. I already had it, so it was not an additional expense. It's also a LOT less noisy, and doesn't kick on nearly as often as those LOUD and ANNOYING oil-less units! lol

I use one large, and one smaller silica dessicators when filling... and have zero moisture problems. Since the F8 pumps fairly slowly, the air has plenty of time to dry itself out in the media. The slow fill time also keeps the bottle from getting hot while getting aired up.

The Shoebox F8 also seems to be fairly basic and simple to work on, if it would ever need it. Parts are easy to get, and it came with 6 sets of o-rings! lol For occasional, non commercial use where you don't need FAST air... it has a proven track record, and is hard to beat. Looking at the thing... it just doesn't seem like you're getting a lot for $1,000! lol But, sometimes less can be more, I suppose.

But, I can definitely see where an affordable, reliable, low maintenance, long living, stand alone unit would be appealing to many. It seems at the $1,000 price point, there SHOULD be a small scale 4500psi compressor you could simply plug into a wall outlet, and never have to touch... Oh well... maybe something will fill this void in the market. But, the F8 works for me!

strever · « **Reply #163 on:** February 14, 2016, 06:08:57 PM »

you knew the water pump was a POS ?
i finally hooked everything up and MR Murphy was here again
Pump LEAK

Quote from: oldpro on February 12, 2016, 12:53:33 AM

If Mike sets up his compressors like i did mine there will be no problems
Just needs a little TLC and its the best bang for the buck no doubt.
see this
http://airgunguild.com/index.php/topic,15.msg1594.html#msg1594

calixt0 · « **Reply #164 on:** February 14, 2016, 06:51:53 PM »

Streve . Mine leaked too. Thinking about trying it oldpros way?

Berky · « **Reply #165 on:** February 14, 2016, 07:15:27 PM »

Quote from: strever on February 14, 2016, 06:08:57 PM

you knew the water pump was a POS ?
i finally hooked everything up and MR Murphy was here again
Pump LEAK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFOmM-g-Tkg[

Is this cooling system the $395 upgrade?

oldpro · « **Reply #166 on:** February 14, 2016, 07:34:54 PM »

Toss that stock pump and get the Amazon pump and do the fittings mod. Youll have a worry free system.JMHO

calixt0 · « **Reply #167 on:** February 14, 2016, 07:39:27 PM »

Quote from: Berky on February 14, 2016, 07:15:27 PM

Quote from: strever on February 14, 2016, 06:08:57 PM

you knew the water pump was a POS ?
i finally hooked everything up and MR Murphy was here again
Pump LEAK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFOmM-g-Tkg[

Is this cooling system the $395 upgrade?

The cooling system and auto shutoffby pressure

calixt0 · « **Reply #168 on:** February 14, 2016, 07:41:38 PM »

Quote from: oldpro on February 14, 2016, 07:34:54 PM

Toss that stock pump and get the Amazon pump and do the fittings mod. Youll have a worry free system.JMHO

Strongly considering it. The radiator heavily slows down the pump that comes with it.

Monkeydad1969 · « **Reply #169 on:** February 14, 2016, 08:40:24 PM »

Quote from: oldpro on February 14, 2016, 07:34:54 PM

Toss that stock pump and get the Amazon pump and do the fittings mod. Youll have a worry free system.JMHO

Which pump is it, can you post a link?

Joe

oldpro · « **Reply #170 on:** February 14, 2016, 08:44:26 PM »

Monkeydad1969 · « **Reply #171 on:** February 15, 2016, 02:26:50 PM »

Thanks, Travis.

calixt0 · « **Reply #172 on:** February 15, 2016, 04:08:52 PM »

Travis, can you tell me what temps yours is getting up to after running for 15 mins?
Try to decide to go your system and ditch the radiator or not.

Shaun

oldpro · « **Reply #173 on:** February 15, 2016, 04:32:25 PM »

after 15min 55c

tkerrigan · « **Reply #174 on:** February 15, 2016, 05:52:32 PM »

I think I read someplace that one of the cylinders put out hotter water than the other. I wonder if it would be worth while to separate the discharges, put a valve on the cooler one, and restrict it until the temps equalized. Might be nitpickey, but might give the hotter cylinder longer life also. You know how the small details add up. Regards, Tom

calixt0 · « **Reply #175 on:** February 17, 2016, 12:22:48 PM »

Quote from: oldpro on February 14, 2016, 08:44:26 PM

travis.. can that pump be used inline on only submersed

oldpro · « **Reply #176 on:** February 17, 2016, 12:28:38 PM »

Submersed only, but thats why it works so well. The pump not worthy in cold water from the bottom and return line dumps hot water on top where it cools before being drawn in by pump.

calixt0 · « **Reply #177 on:** February 17, 2016, 12:44:14 PM »

thanks

nielsenammo · « **Reply #178 on:** February 17, 2016, 01:55:14 PM »

If you used a metal bucket it would draw the heat out of the water and then you can have a fan blowing air on the bucket to draw the heat off the metal bucket. This would keep your coolant water significantly cooler.

You can also use two buckets. You draw water from one bucket and the return water dumps in to a second. The overflow of the second bucket dumps into the first bucket. If both buckets are metal with a fan drawing the heat away you even further reduce the temp. Just depends on how hot it is getting, but may be worth it for extending the life of the compressor.

Mod90 · « **Reply #179 on:** February 17, 2016, 03:03:23 PM »

or just do the simpler thing & put ice into the water container a couple minutes before filling

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