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Best compressor under $400?
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I know yer not going to want to hear this but it's the Yong Heng. It's probly the only one worth buying until you get to the $3000 Alkin, Bauer ect... units and it's only $300.
Of course you have to put up with the Chines QC.
Very few, like the Hill are not made in China and the Hill compressor is not designed to fill more than guns or last without frequent rebuilds. Just a glorified electric hand pump it is.
The Omega and Air Venturi may be a little better but again they may not be. Still they are either electrified hand pumps or cheap Chinese piston pumps so you can't win for loosing when it comes to compressors. You also pay five times as much in price for that little bit better. Why do that when you can buy five Yong Hengs and have enough spare parts to run one for twenty years?
It's sad but the way I see it we are in pretty bad shape compressor wise in the world. If you don't want to tinker then you have to spend allot of money.
Of course you have to put up with the Chines QC.
Very few, like the Hill are not made in China and the Hill compressor is not designed to fill more than guns or last without frequent rebuilds. Just a glorified electric hand pump it is.
The Omega and Air Venturi may be a little better but again they may not be. Still they are either electrified hand pumps or cheap Chinese piston pumps so you can't win for loosing when it comes to compressors. You also pay five times as much in price for that little bit better. Why do that when you can buy five Yong Hengs and have enough spare parts to run one for twenty years?
It's sad but the way I see it we are in pretty bad shape compressor wise in the world. If you don't want to tinker then you have to spend allot of money.
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Noticed that there seem to be two models of Yong Heng compressors, one with simple tube routing with only one tube and one with a much more complicated routing of multiple stainless transfer tubs.. The simple compressor is $299. Which should purchased? Thanks for the help.
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You want the simple version not the auto stop ones because you should manually open pressure valve then turn off the machine.
Wow amazon is makin a killing here, the compressor is priced at 150 from the factory.
Wow amazon is makin a killing here, the compressor is priced at 150 from the factory.
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Don't get the simple version whatever you do! It does not have the cyclone water separator so you will be buying a far more expensive aftermarket water separator or filter system or the parts to upgrade your system.
There are four, make that five now, separate and distinct Yong Heng units.
The Yong Heng "Simple" version least expensive does not have a water separator you need one.
If you messed up and got the “Simple” version you can get parts on Aliexpress to add it for <$40 or you can spend much more on a decent aftermarket water separator and filter.
The "Auto Stop" version shuts off near 3000psi probly not a good thing for most people.
So you likely want the "Hardcover" or "Set Pressure" versions your choice on the 110V or 220V.
The 220V will run approximately 15% faster here in the USA as we run our 220V at 60hz instead of the 50hz found elsewhere. This may or may not be a problem depending on the compressors environment and cooling.
The Set pressure model has a gauge that can often need replaced every 8 to 12 months or so but otherwise it is fine.
There is now a new Digital version of the Yong Heng out. I know little about it as it has not been around long enough but there is a review available and it looks to be a better unit than the “Set Pressure” model. The poor quality gauge, with the adjustable dial, on the Set Pressure version that failed every few months to a year, has been replaced by a digital readout that gives much more information.
Review;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR0cdENjV8s&ab_channel=TargetForge
New "Smart Digital Version" 110V here
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32863018900.html?gps-id=pcStoreJustForYou&scm=1007.23125.137358.0&scm_id=1007.23125.137358.0&scm-url=1007.23125.137358.0&pvid=18869e03-a54e-473a-963c-80fd82b94821&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.smartJustForYou_6000934560035.1
New Digital version 220V
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32815880523.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.2ee360718xbmkY&algo_pvid=20abc6ca-c5fa-4bb8-bdf0-d13897a53109&algo_exp_id=20abc6ca-c5fa-4bb8-bdf0-d13897a53109-25
I am aware that shipping has gone way up and this is no longer the least expensive place to buy the YH but it will show you the different models so you know what to look for elsewhere.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32824234795.html?spm=a2g0o.store_home.productList_13760454.subject_2
Amazon now has a decent price and free shipping.
https://www.amazon.com/YONG-HENG/s?k=YONG+HENG
There are four, make that five now, separate and distinct Yong Heng units.
The Yong Heng "Simple" version least expensive does not have a water separator you need one.
If you messed up and got the “Simple” version you can get parts on Aliexpress to add it for <$40 or you can spend much more on a decent aftermarket water separator and filter.
The "Auto Stop" version shuts off near 3000psi probly not a good thing for most people.
So you likely want the "Hardcover" or "Set Pressure" versions your choice on the 110V or 220V.
The 220V will run approximately 15% faster here in the USA as we run our 220V at 60hz instead of the 50hz found elsewhere. This may or may not be a problem depending on the compressors environment and cooling.
The Set pressure model has a gauge that can often need replaced every 8 to 12 months or so but otherwise it is fine.
There is now a new Digital version of the Yong Heng out. I know little about it as it has not been around long enough but there is a review available and it looks to be a better unit than the “Set Pressure” model. The poor quality gauge, with the adjustable dial, on the Set Pressure version that failed every few months to a year, has been replaced by a digital readout that gives much more information.
Review;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR0cdENjV8s&ab_channel=TargetForge
New "Smart Digital Version" 110V here
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32863018900.html?gps-id=pcStoreJustForYou&scm=1007.23125.137358.0&scm_id=1007.23125.137358.0&scm-url=1007.23125.137358.0&pvid=18869e03-a54e-473a-963c-80fd82b94821&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.smartJustForYou_6000934560035.1
New Digital version 220V
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32815880523.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.2ee360718xbmkY&algo_pvid=20abc6ca-c5fa-4bb8-bdf0-d13897a53109&algo_exp_id=20abc6ca-c5fa-4bb8-bdf0-d13897a53109-25
I am aware that shipping has gone way up and this is no longer the least expensive place to buy the YH but it will show you the different models so you know what to look for elsewhere.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32824234795.html?spm=a2g0o.store_home.productList_13760454.subject_2
Amazon now has a decent price and free shipping.
https://www.amazon.com/YONG-HENG/s?k=YONG+HENG
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If your main use of a compressor is to fill tanks (not just fill your guns air tube) then definitely go with the Yong Heng! DON'T get the auto stop. You want to be there monitoring function & cut off time/pressure. If you keep them in the safe temperature zone they do a great job (at least mine has). For $300 & under it's a great, if not the only, option.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/193006672110
not for tanks, but I have this and love it! AC/ DC autostop, runs very cool. Just filed a brand new 5L carbon bottle on my Dreamline and never got over 35c or 95f degrees.
no water pump just plug it in.
not for tanks, but I have this and love it! AC/ DC autostop, runs very cool. Just filed a brand new 5L carbon bottle on my Dreamline and never got over 35c or 95f degrees.
no water pump just plug it in.
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Is Permatex form a gasket okay to use in place of a o-ring. This would be on one of the cylinder sections. Thank you.
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Is permatex "form-a-gasket" okay to use in place of a 0-ring? This would be on one of the cylinder sections. Thank you.
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Thank you bio. Sure is a lot of information. Will go though all of it this morning. Appreciate the work you did.
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I don't know about best, for larger fills in particular, it's likely the water cooled yong heng as others have already mentioned.
But for filling guns directly, I have a similar air cooled unit to the one that Bravo1956 linked to, called a Spritech, and so far it's been easy and great to use filling Kratos, Marauder SAM and LCS SK19.
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/early-review-of-spritech-pcp-air-compressor/?referrer=1
Very portable.
I am sure the yong Heng is a better investment for the more serious user, but this is so simple, and it's settable pressure for the auto shut off is a good feature on this model.
I've been told (By biohazard man among others) to expect no more than about 20 hours before these start to self destruct. So again, the YongHeng may be a far better investment.
But for filling guns directly, I have a similar air cooled unit to the one that Bravo1956 linked to, called a Spritech, and so far it's been easy and great to use filling Kratos, Marauder SAM and LCS SK19.
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/early-review-of-spritech-pcp-air-compressor/?referrer=1
Very portable.
I am sure the yong Heng is a better investment for the more serious user, but this is so simple, and it's settable pressure for the auto shut off is a good feature on this model.
I've been told (By biohazard man among others) to expect no more than about 20 hours before these start to self destruct. So again, the YongHeng may be a far better investment.
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Probly not a good idea. Although you may be able to get it to seal once it would be problematic to deal with again.
Just in case you are still thinking about fixing the Yong Heng here are a few parts.
https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20201105121505&origin=y&SearchText=yongheng
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I got this with the 4 year extended warranty. Genuine YH.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Yong-Heng-exclusive-authorized-High-Pressure-30MPa-Air-Compressor-Pump-Electric-High-Pressure-System-Rifle-110V/968245645
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Yong-Heng-exclusive-authorized-High-Pressure-30MPa-Air-Compressor-Pump-Electric-High-Pressure-System-Rifle-110V/968245645
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GX CS2 under $400, Amazon.
It's a very simple air cooled design with water separator. I use mine every day to top off guns.
It's a very simple air cooled design with water separator. I use mine every day to top off guns.
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I just had to send back a new Hatsan Volt compressor that did not come with a brass pressure release plug. After reading several other reviews, this was a common problem. Hatsan did reach out to me and was very nice to deal with but it was too late in their response.
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Ordered the Hatsan Spark after I sent back the Volt and it worked like a charm. Filled my Air Arms s400 in less than 3 mins.
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Is this the “hard case” version that is the one to buy? Or is this the “simple” version we’re told to stay away from? How do we tell the difference between all these models?
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Looks like the Hardcase model to me. You can tell the difference between it and the simple version easily as the Simple version has only two stainless lines and is missing the water separator block on one side. The Hardcover has three stainless lines and blocks on both sides of the first stage cylinder.
You will have to look at the specs to see if you are getting the Hardcase or the Auto Shutoff model. It will explain the auto shut off feature. Just don't get it confusled with the Set pressure model as it sort of sounds the same.
You will have to look at the specs to see if you are getting the Hardcase or the Auto Shutoff model. It will explain the auto shut off feature. Just don't get it confusled with the Set pressure model as it sort of sounds the same.
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