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It actually does. Think of it this way. If you filled a balloon with a 9L tank filled to 310 bar it would expand to 88 cubic feet of volume. A 6.8L tank would fill a balloon to 66 cubic feet of volume.

I am the author of the chart in this thread. My original version of this chart used simple math which showed higher tank volumes which were incorrect and inaccurate. It's true that just using volume x pressure will yield a tank capacity higher than the current chart accurately shows. For...

When you move the Alkin lever from horizontal (open) position to vertical all you are doing is relieving the pressure from the Alkin fill hose to the fill assembly. It is doing the same thing as opening the bleed valve on your fill assembly. You are depressurizing the fill valve assembly so...

Joe Brancato at Airtanksforsale will know the answer to your question assuming the compressor and replacement controller came from them.

Go with option #2. It's a complete assembly and easier to operate than the CGA-347 adapter and the original valve. It has 2 gauges to show the air in the tank and the pressure level in your PCP as you fill.

What you bought will work fine. The critical factor is the circuit rating and breaker, rather than the plug and recepticle. Alkin's are great compressors. You'll love it.

The OP is asking about a plug not a circuit amp rating. I agree with everyone that you should run your compressor on a 30 amp 230 volt circuit. However, the Nema 20 plug can be matched to a compatible outlet connected to that circuit. You don't need a 30 amp plug. Here's mine. It is a Nema...

Cosmic is correct about the gauge only reading to 145 psi. @dgeesaman, you posted that your gauge took a dump. Do you mean the rubber fill cap was lost or leaked out the glycerin? If so, It is still 100% functional without any glycerin. You could refill the glycerin as it is sold by most...

I don't follow prices and to be perfectly up front, the last time I checked the CII was $1995. If you gave me a choice between the two machines, I'd take the CII all day long. Whether it's worth several hundred extra is the buyer's conundrum.

The Carette II is a head and shoulders superior design compared to any GX compressor. It is comparable in quality to Coltri, IMO. I understand the OP's concern regarding the reputation the U.S. distributor has concerning service issues. Most if not all of these problems were about the water...

The OP is an Acecare employee. They are looking for marketing feedback and free advertising with their posts.

The question is how long can a compressor survive pumping up to 7000 psi? The GX CS4 seems to be a better value and has a better longevity record than any of the oilless box compressors, let alone one that pumps up to 7K psi.

There are three things that can cause a sealing o-ring to blow. Sometimes it can be a combination of factors. First cause is using a too soft durometer o-ring like ones that come in an economy priced o-ring kit. A 70 or 90 duro buna o-ring is required. Second cause is a valve that is either...

Alkin W31's hold 550ml or 19.35 oz. of oil. A gallon of oil should provide 6.7 oil changes. Alkin's W31 users manual recommends Anderol 755 or 750. Secolube 500 is Filtertechs equivalent of Anderol 750. The difference in the two oils is one is a triester and the other is a diester. I don't...

Alkin 755 oil is Anderol 755 rebranded. It can be seen on the photo at the bottom of the container. Bauer, Coltri, and Alkin all sell oil that they buy from oil manufacturers. Filtertechs sells Secolube 800 which is the same as Anderol 755. I've been using Secolube 500 which is equivalent...