Best portable compressor?

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Honorearth

Honorearth

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I know there are a lot of topics on compressors but i am hoping that some of you with experience can offer some help.

It is extremely confusing and frustrating trying to search for a reliable compressor. Most of the portable style ones that are in 600-800$ range have just as bad of reviews as the 200-400$ knockoffs.

I am getting tired of hand pumping and just want a reliable low mantianence machine. 

Thanks in advance and any links to good sources would be awesome.

Caleb
 
I read the compressor threads almost daily. I have read happy consumers of all price point units, and at least as many complaints of the same. It seems that luck plays a major role in one's experience, as does frequency of use and operating procedures. The Yong Heng has been both decried and praised by many on this forum, but is probably the type most owned, if I was to guess. There are pcp rifles priced from under $500 to over $2500, and where you land on that scale might define the type of compressor that is right for you. My personal criteria for choosing an air source is that when you are experienced enough to know that this hobby is for you and is something you might dabble in on a daily or weekly basis, a higher-end compressor ($$$) can be had for the price of two higher-end rifles. Everyone's financial situation is different, and perhaps having an SCBA tank filled by a third party is the best route. Best to read the threads here on AGN and make your own, informed decision. Good Luck!
 
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Honorearth

On page 4 of AGN forum (All Topics) is a thread called "Yong Heng Compressor." In it, a very knowledgeable member, Biohazardman, describes, in the most concise, accurate way possible, some concerns, and benefits, noted with this style of compressor. I'd recommend you check it out. Best of Luck,

WM
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I have seen that write up. I am interested in the yong heng it is just not quite what I am looking for at this time. They seem to have a big learning curve and need special treatment. 

Thanks
 
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I read the compressor threads almost daily. I have read happy consumers of all price point units, and at least as many complaints of the same. It seems that luck plays a major role in one's experience, as does frequency of use and operating procedures. The Yong Heng has been both decried and praised by many on this forum, but is probably the type most owned, if I was to guess. There are pcp rifles priced from under $500 to over $2500, and where you land on that scale might define the type of compressor that is right for you. My personal criteria for choosing an air source is that when you are experienced enough to know that this hobby is for you and is something you might dabble in on a daily or weekly basis, a higher-end compressor ($$$) can be had for the price of two higher-end rifles. Everyone's financial situation is different, and perhaps having an SCBA tank filled by a third party is the best route. Best to read the threads here on AGN and make your own, informed decision. Good Luck!
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Luck does seem to play a major role and thats what worries me. It seems like I get the defective things more times than not.

My go to rifle is an fx impact so I do want a quality compressor. Between my son and I whatever machine I end up with will see a lot of use.

Thanks
 
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Honorearth,

My apologies, I said it wrong. Wanted you to see Biohazardman's comments regarding the oil-less, water-less compressors, you're considering, not the Yong Heng. I, and many others, have found success with the Yong Heng, but it's not portable. Doing research and asking questions, just like you're doing, is the best way to find the answer.

WM
 
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Honorearth, I think what worriedman was trying to point out is the same thing that concerns me with the oil less and waterless compressors is that although they are great for portable use I would not want that to be my primary source of air. The oil less waterless compressors from what I've read will typically run 20 to 30 hours worth of service time and then need to be rebuilt. My line of thinking is to purchase a quality oil air and water cooled unit that if used properly will not require major rebuild for multiple years. It's a lot easier to change oil and water for service than a complete rebuild. There will most likely be three guns being filled at my house and I just don't think I will be happy with the service life of a portable unit supplying that much air. That being said I am still researching the issue and as yet not landed on a final choice . 
 
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I have a hatsan tactair volt and it has performed very well for 10 months or so (guessing about 100 fills). That being said, I wouldn't necessarily trust/recommend it for a singular air source (I also have a yong heng). Luck will determine the outcome of most portable compressors. So either cross your fingers, or buy a tank with the third party filler as mentioned above 
 
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I am new to PCP guns, but I am using the GX CS2 Portable PCP Air Compressor from Amazon and it is a 12v unit that comes with a converter to run it on 110v power as well. I have not used it a TON, however it has been great for filling my .177, .22, and .25 almost daily for the last couple of months as well as my 18cuft scuba bottle from 3000 up to 4250 psi a few times (just got the bottle)… I have no gripe with it, other than it doesn’t come with a desiccant dryer, only a cotton filter. Nice little unit so far! 
 
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I am new to PCP guns, but I am using the GX CS2 Portable PCP Air Compressor from Amazon and it is a 12v unit that comes with a converter to run it on 110v power as well. I have not used it a TON, however it has been great for filling my .177, .22, and .25 almost daily for the last couple of months as well as my 18cuft scuba bottle from 3000 up to 4250 psi a few times (just got the bottle)… I have no gripe with it, other than it doesn’t come with a desiccant dryer, only a cotton filter. Nice little unit so far!
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I have been leaning towards these just for the fact that they are all kinda luck of the draw might as well not spend so much
 
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The more i research and find out I am thinking a yong heng set up and getting a tank for the portability. Maybe a gx cs2 or cs3.

I really like being fully self sufficient so having to take in tanks to dive shops to fill doesn't work for me since I hate to rely on others for my needs. Also my ranch that i am building up and moving to next year is pretty isolated and it would be at least a 2 hour drive to be able to fill a tank.

So now I wonder which YH model is most recommended?

Thanks to all, this forum is a wealth of knowledge and experience. 
 
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