Hi all. Just wanted to share some data points on long term use of the Omega Supercharger. I purchased in August 2014 and used almost every other day through November 2016 to fill a 75 Cubic Foot tank and a small 90 cubic inch tank-mostly top offs from 3000 psi to 4500. I shoot almost daily. The large tank averaged 45 mins per top off and the small tank averaged less than 15 mins.
During that time, only issues were a bad electrical connection at the back of the gauge for the auto shut off. Self repaired. A bad water pump, easily self repaired. Both items, replaced free of charge. Last issue was fill hose started to leak where it joined the terminal fittings. Replaced with Joe B. Micro bore. No other issues, lubed with EP 0 at recommended intervals.
At 240 hrs, the compressor began making large metallic knocking sounds - kind of like a thrown rod or bad piston sounds. Ran like that at start up and then quieted down after a little warm up. After several fills like that, the motor completely seized up. After watching the AoA videos on tearing the motor down, I knew I wasn't going to attempt a repair on my own.
$90 bucks to ship via fed ex in its original strong box from VA to AZ. 8 weeks later (it was middle of holidays, txgiving thru New Years), it was completely rebuilt and sent back to me. New motor, cylinder, gearbox, brass fittings and check valves, air water separator. Cost approx $420ish including fed ex shipping back to me.
Post rebuild, I'm now at 295 hrs. It actually runs a little quieter than when it was new.
Based upon, number of hours and fills, I came out significantly better than getting fills at paint ball shop considering $15 per fill and 40 mile round trips, wear and tear on car, gas, and time.
And oh yeah, going back to the paint ball shop and scuba shop during the downtime sucked!
Addendum - I forgot to mention that Todd, the assigned rep was incredibly helpful throughout my entire period of ownership from 1st issues through rebuild. He is fairly easy to reach by phone, very communicative, good at troubleshooting, friendly, follows through on all activities, and is a paragon of excellent customer service!
During that time, only issues were a bad electrical connection at the back of the gauge for the auto shut off. Self repaired. A bad water pump, easily self repaired. Both items, replaced free of charge. Last issue was fill hose started to leak where it joined the terminal fittings. Replaced with Joe B. Micro bore. No other issues, lubed with EP 0 at recommended intervals.
At 240 hrs, the compressor began making large metallic knocking sounds - kind of like a thrown rod or bad piston sounds. Ran like that at start up and then quieted down after a little warm up. After several fills like that, the motor completely seized up. After watching the AoA videos on tearing the motor down, I knew I wasn't going to attempt a repair on my own.
$90 bucks to ship via fed ex in its original strong box from VA to AZ. 8 weeks later (it was middle of holidays, txgiving thru New Years), it was completely rebuilt and sent back to me. New motor, cylinder, gearbox, brass fittings and check valves, air water separator. Cost approx $420ish including fed ex shipping back to me.
Post rebuild, I'm now at 295 hrs. It actually runs a little quieter than when it was new.
Based upon, number of hours and fills, I came out significantly better than getting fills at paint ball shop considering $15 per fill and 40 mile round trips, wear and tear on car, gas, and time.
And oh yeah, going back to the paint ball shop and scuba shop during the downtime sucked!
Addendum - I forgot to mention that Todd, the assigned rep was incredibly helpful throughout my entire period of ownership from 1st issues through rebuild. He is fairly easy to reach by phone, very communicative, good at troubleshooting, friendly, follows through on all activities, and is a paragon of excellent customer service!
