You did toss the motor in there...I count capacitors as normal wear items, never think about them, they are just a normal everyday wear item. Just like brake pads on a car, no need to mention them as replacement wear items, it's a given.
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You did toss the motor in there...I count capacitors as normal wear items, never think about them, they are just a normal everyday wear item. Just like brake pads on a car, no need to mention them as replacement wear items, it's a given.
This is why i love the people who shoot pcp airgins. People share thier experiences and knowledge. People ive never met lol. Thank you to all of you sharing your info and experiences with the Alkin!Guys who read this thread should bear in mind that most of us will only be doing annual oil changes and filter media replacement every 3 or 4 years. During the winter I run mine for a few minutes each month to keep the insides lubricated. I have two tanks and don't shoot much from December through February. My Alkin will outlive me based upon the fact that I'm only running it about 4-5 hours a year which is less than a business would run theirs per day.
I have had to repair a few leaks in my Alkin fill hose assembly over time. There is an 010 sized o-ring that seals the fill hose at each end that can leak so I recommend owners check them. The fill yoke assembly has several threaded parts which can leak at the teflon taped connections. I replaced the white teflon with yellow teflon tape which is available at any hardware store. It is slightly thicker and is better for higher pressure sealing. It requires fewer layers of tape to seal than the white tape. Small leaks can be diagnosed several ways. After turning off the compressor leave the fill hose connected to your tank. Close your tank valve and see if the hose gauge starts to lose pressure. Listen for leaks. Check the connections with soapy water if you suspect a leak. If your fill times start to increase that is an indicator that there is an air leak in your system. Hose connections are the likeliest source of leaks.
Edited: I screwed up reading too fast, he specifically said annual oil changes, I read through too fast with the "and filter media replacement every 3 or 4 years" and got it stuck in my head that went for the oil change which it did not. My bad and I'm leaving it here for all to see my screw up.Guys who read this thread should bear in mind that most of us will only be doing annual oil changes and filter media replacement every 3 or 4 years. ....