Official Thread - Alkin owners - check in!

[wolfmangreg]

@ Wolfgang- is your crank case vent a closed loop design from the factory or did you install that hose yourself so as to minimize odors?

If so be careful if you live or store your compressor where any moisture in the hose can freeze and form a vent blockage. You’ll have oil leaks all over, then

It's the factory setup.

It'll be stored inside from mid-October through mid-March, & rolled outside when it's time to fill. Wife owns & operates a seasonal business (dairy bar- ice cream, burger joint etc.) & we use most of the garage free space to store supplies like cups/lids, forks/spoons, straws & such from late March through the end of September.

 

[Skydivingmiami]

Now I am curious. why the 100 hr to 250 hr difference. What was changed in the compressor?

I'd like to know as well.

 

[_CTAIRGUNNER_]

Here's my 220v manual model. Great machine. Still amazed how quickly it fills my tanks. Guppy from 0-4500 7 mins

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How loud are these? Gotta be no worse than my heng I would think...

 

[Skydivingmiami]

How loud are these? Gotta be no worse than my heng I would think...

I've had a Yong heng. It's louder than a Yong heng but Its not bad to be honest.

 

[_CTAIRGUNNER_]

I've had a Yong heng. It's louder than a Yong heng but Its not bad to be honest.

I am debating upgrading my Yong Heng setup now that I have the rifles for me or invest in an Alkin or Omega, I have no option to use it in a garage so would need to be in my apartment, noise isnt a problem as I have no neighbors.

 

[Skydivingmiami]

I have my machine sitting on a hard wood floor. Vibration is there as it's not on concrete, but it's no excessive. It doesn't move when on. And the noise is not bad for the few mins it's on.

 

[_CTAIRGUNNER_]

I have my machine sitting on a hard wood floor. Vibration is there as it's not on concrete, but it's no excessive. It doesn't move when on. And the noise is not bad for the few mins it's on.

Well ya might have sold me on this, whos the go to dealer lol?

 

[Skydivingmiami]

Well ya might have sold me on this, whos the go to dealer lol?

I'd contact alkin directly

 

[Scotty1]

I got the best deal from Baker Airgun, they absorbed the first $300 in shipping, so I was responsible for around $50. I’m not sure if they still have this policy, but it saved me $300 from next cheapest, including Alkin directly.

 

[Chuck-in-Ohio]

I bought my W31 from Baker Airguns as well.

I picked it up at their store so I can not comment on the shipping cost, but you can always call and inquire.

 

[Mrmetals]

@CTairgunner1288 , Got mine from Baker Airguns. I'm in the NW corner of CT. 60 bucks shipping.

 

[oldsparky]

when I bought min I bought from Alikn. They had the best deal, and shipping. They have called and ask how the compressor was working. Then called to remind me to change my oil and offer oil and filter deal. Never had a better buying experience.

Alkin Compressors Inc.
95 industrial St East, Unit C Clifton, NJ 07012 US (212) 602-1131 [email protected] Www.alkinus.com

 

[xindaris]

Just reached a year on mine, a 220v W31 horizontal, no problems yet. Just did first oil change.

 

[Skydivingmiami]

Just reached a year on mine, a 220v W31 horizontal, no problems yet. Just did first oil change.

At how many hours did you change the oil?

 

[Skydivingmiami]

If any vertical alkin needs a cover. I ordered this one from Amazon. Works great!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091FP9RWT/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_V8K4QA1E404ZK2BXPKZC_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Mrmetals]

@Skydivingmiami. That's perfect. Thank you.

 

[Scotty1]

Excellent, now I can re- repurpose that old bedsheet !

 

[Skydivingmiami]

Alkin came through! Received my filter kit - Great bunch of guys! Thanks again Murad & Matt!

 

[Ca_Varminter]

My W31 is old school..... 15 years old... 230v 15amp
Yearly oil change and purifier recharging.
Had to do a valve rebuilt on the 3 stage and replace the O-ring in the Blow-Off valves
It has 105 hrs on it's runtime clock, still going Strong!!
When it not running, it lives in it's little tent!

 

[Skydivingmiami]

My W31 is old school..... 15 years old... 230v 15amp
Yearly oil change and purifier recharging.
Had to do a valve rebuilt on the 3 stage and replace the O-ring in the Blow-Off valves
It has 105 hrs on, still going Strong!!
When it not running, it lives in it's little tent!

Looking great! Good to know she's still purring along at 15 years. How hard was it to change the 3rd stage and O ring? did it need it or was it to prevent any future issues.