Others Compressor fill often to lower pressure, or less often to higher pressure???

[BBGunn]

I don't have a high-end compressor. I use the $200 - $300 dollar small compressors. They last for 2-3 yrs the way I use them and when they break-down I just toss them out and buy a new one.

It's my belief that the small no-maintenance compressors last longer if the user does not push them past about 200bar if possible. I believe it's the heat build-up in these small compressors that determines their life-span. In other words, short, but more often fill cycles stay cooler than longer, but less often fill cycles that gets the compressor hotter. I have no proof that what I just wrote is true, but it's what I believe and I get what I consider acceptable life from the budget compressors so It's what I do.

While I have rifles with reservoirs that go to 300bar, I never, ever fill them that high. I just accept a lower shot count and return to re-fill more often. And of course, I don't fill any bottles larger than a small buddy-bottle that I carry in the field once in a while for a particular low shot-count rifle (Falcon FN19).

What say you about this subject? Do you agree with my method of compressor use, or do you go by a different standard of use for your compressor(s)?

 

[old navy]

Im with you
I just use my compressor except to top off my guns
dont let gage get out of green and the temp stays low
heat is the biggest enemy

 

[sandog]

Assuming we all don't let our little compressors get hot, I'd rather fill to max pressure less often.
It is less hassle as I have to connect and fill less.
My GX CS3-I runs for around 2-3 minutes to fill my small reservoirs, I doubt it will ever get hot, it barely gets warm.

Also although I use a moisture filter, it is better to run the compressor when the air is cool, less moisture in cool air compared to hot.
Less moisture in your compressor is less moisture that could end up in your tank or reservoir.

 

[GAJoe]

The 250Z max pressure is 3650. I'm hoping that will be low enough load to extend my 4500 rated compressor's life beyond my need for it.

 

[Michigan Man 313]

I don't have a high-end compressor. I use the $200 - $300 dollar small compressors. They last for 2-3 yrs the way I use them and when they break-down I just toss them out and buy a new one.

It's my belief that the small no-maintenance compressors last longer if the user does not push them past about 200bar if possible. I believe it's the heat build-up in these small compressors that determines their life-span. In other words, short, but more often fill cycles stay cooler than longer, but less often fill cycles that gets the compressor hotter. I have no proof that what I just wrote is true, but it's what I believe and I get what I consider acceptable life from the budget compressors so It's what I do.

While I have rifles with reservoirs that go to 300bar, I never, ever fill them that high. I just accept a lower shot count and return to re-fill more often. And of course, I don't fill any bottles larger than a small buddy-bottle that I carry in the field once in a while for a particular low shot-count rifle (Falcon FN19).

What say you about this subject? Do you agree with my method of compressor use, or do you go by a different standard of use for your compressor(s)?

Im on my 4th compressor in 2 years, im going to step up and spend money on Gs or a Hill, you can't have a long day enjoying your pcp with the cheap compressor, they will cook out

 

[sandog]

I can't speak for the Vevor and other brand names I can't pronounce, but the GX line will last a long time if someone is just willing to do periodic maintenance. Don't do anything to it but run it and you might have problems down the road.

Read this advice by a fellow member. An important thing to remember for moisture prevention is to keep the gun elevated above the compressor. Apparently water has a hard time running uphill, even under pressure.

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Others Some thoughts on GX compressors

May 6, 2024

As I have now had in my use over six GX compressors, several CS2 and CS3 models, and have worked on all of them, so I have some insight into maintenance and use that might be of use to the members.
First, I'm a huge fan of the CS2, it is robust and simple in design and operation. Since I would never walk off and trust a CS3 or other compressor to shut off on it's own, I have to be there and watch it anyway, so no need for auto shutoff in my book. The CS3 is the same design as the CS2, with a simple addition of auto shutoff parts.
Second, these are to fill guns only and any attempt to fill...

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[BBGunn]

I've had a few small compressors over the years. All of the compressors I have had lasted between 2-3yrs every time. But then, as stated at the start of this thread, I don't fill bottles and I don't fill my rifles above 200bar/3000ish psi. I'll fill more often at lower pressure just to not work the compressor so hard.

 

[ctshooter]

I believe this thread is very relative to how much you shoot. I shoot a LOT and if I were filling guns directly I'd spend most of my time filling. When I was buying the GX, YH and other compressors I was killing them nearly yearly. I spent up on a nicer compressor about 3-4 years ago and haven't looked back - not for everyone, but if you do a lot of shooting a more expensive compressor is worth considering.