Thread: Dive tank compressor

Anybody have one they would like to sell? I would like one for remote use. Petrol or 240V but would prefer petrol.

cheers

My brother just imported one frim the usa. Heaps cheaper. I wlii find out where he got it from if you want

Originally Posted by R93

Anybody have one they would like to sell? I would like one for remote use. Petrol or 240V but would prefer petrol.

I am sure that there is absolutely no need to tell you this R93 (but out of an abundance of caution) when you get one and use it, please make sure that the air intake is well separated from (and up wind of) the exhaust.

Originally Posted by Twoshotkill

My brother just imported one frim the usa. Heaps cheaper. I wlii find out where he got it from if you want

Yes please twoshot, that would be great.


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Originally Posted by Rushy

I am sure that there is absolutely no need to tell you this R93 (but out of an abundance of caution) when you get one and use it, please make sure that the air intake is well separated from (and up wind of) the exhaust.

Hi Rushy, appreciate your concern I have used one that now after yrs of service needs replacing.
Last time I used it, oil started spitting out everywhere. I think it's given up the ghost and filters are too hard to get for it anyway.


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My one is stuffed as well. 1000psi is as high as it will compress... But got my $200 worth out of it before it crapped out. Can still run the kids paintball guns off it though, thats something.

Long as you don't suck the oil!

R93, You may find it just needs compression rings in the last stage. Unfortunatly my 1960`s English compressor dosn`t have compression rings so unless I can find someone prepared do fit a set and grove the piston its pretty well over for it.

Try an outfit called Ash Air I think they have a branch in Nelson.

Originally Posted by Tasbay

R93, You may find it just needs compression rings in the last stage. Unfortunatly my 1960`s English compressor dosn`t have compression rings so unless I can find someone prepared do fit a set and grove the piston its pretty well over for it.

Try an outfit called Ash Air I think they have a branch in Nelson.

You could be right mate. But it is pretty old and is very hard to get the charcoal filters for.
I would feel safer using a newer one anyway.
Thanks for the heads up on Ash air I'll give them a call.


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You can re fit any of the new filter assembly's if that is the only thing wrong if you feel comfortable doing it.like any thing with high pressure lines and swagelok it will cost $$. if you are going to buy a new one stick with the Bauer compressors, I have had a good run out of mine.most others like coltri and a few others in the 3 -5cfm dont seem to last.there are many compressor gurus on the deco stop if you need more info.

Cheers mate, I was told keep an eye out for a good bauer compressor.




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Just curious, since you fill your own bottles do you ever bother getting them tested?

My mate is looking to sell his Bauer compressor but it's three phase and is way up here in the far north.

Originally Posted by Savage1

Just curious, since you fill your own bottles do you ever bother getting them tested?

My mate is looking to sell his Bauer compressor but it's three phase and is way up here in the far north.

Not religious on the visuals but get the hydros and service my regs at the same time biannually.



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