GX Compressors?

[jpl]

I also have the GX CS3 from Amazon and got it with the extended 3 year warranty. 16 months in and its been rock solid, I've used it quite a lot. I don't deviate much from the duty cycle so I guess will see what's the longevity will be like.

 

[KatoKevin454]

I've had my GX CS2 for about 2 years now, still working fine, usually if something goes wrong it's the Valve that needs cleaning, simple to do, and should be done every year with maintenance,

 

[BSJ]

I relubed mine at 5 hours.

The factory grease on the pistons was pretty much spent. Thined out...

Check valves were gunked up with blackend grease too.

I plan on going another 5 hours and see what it looks like....

 

[delooper]

I've had a GX compressor since January of 2021. I use it to fill up big SCBA tanks, for the most part. I cycle it on and off frequently to keep the top temperature below 45c. This requires using the pump "out of spec" in that I start it under load quite often. So far, it's worked like a champ.

 

[6gun]

Just wondering about the reliability of the GX compressors. I have not seen a lot posted on these compressors. On Amazon there
ratings seem very good. I would love to hear from the people that have them give there thoughts pros & cons.

Fly

Mine messed the bed pretty fast, but i kinda broke the duty cycle rules. It got a bearing knock and then eventually refused to go over 1100 psi. Not leaking air, check valves clean, maybe a ring issue. When my cs3 was good, it was real good. The little orange cheapos have proved to be more reliable than my cs3 tho

 

[JimD]

Don't have one yet but interested in the experiences. One of the Target Forge youtubes explains how to convert a GX2 to use a DeWalt 18V battery. I'm sure it would work for other brand batteries. Looks pretty simple. If you had a GX2 with the 120V power supply and also a battery docking port you'd have 3 ways to get it powered. I have lots of Milwaukee 18V batteries so if I get one I'll probably do this.

 

[450BM]

I have a GX CS2 but haven’t used it much yet. It works good so far but only got it (and a new Impact) about a month ago. I’ve filled the Impact and my Marauder three times each.

 

[Trucker3573]

Really interested but again I’m just gonna pump and fill a bottle at a dive shop. Won’t spend 400 on something that has such a seemingly high failure rate.

 

[LR1911]

I've had mine for 2 yrs...working fine. you need to change the water filter after every use. I have 4 filters and put them in rotation. trying to buy more

 

[ske1eter]

My GX C2 compressor failed after very light use. As the company is based in Guangdong China the warranty does not really mean much. I am replacing it with a Hill EC-3000 compressor which though it is manufactured in England does have support in the USA.

Not quite apples to apples.

 

[Teep]

I see that Target Forge has shut their website down. Any other source for parts?

 

[AllenH]

I see that Target Forge has shut their website down. Any other source for parts?

Bump

 

[AllenH]

I've had one over a year, been used quite a bit without any issues.

 

[AllenH]

I would be nice to know where to get parts for it though should problems happen.

 

[delooper]

I accidentally left my GX compressor on for an hour longer than I should have.

Pumped my SCBA tank to well over 400 bar -- beyond the pressure gauge's ability to measure.

In the process one of my air lines ruptured. But the GX stayed cool, and kept going. As I think I mentioned earlier, I have it set up intermittently stopping and starting, to keep the temperature below 45c.

 

[SHOMER]

I bought our original GX C2 compressor with the extra three year warranty just in case and now two and a half years in still no problems. I just purchased their GX CS3-1 for $415.00 on a cyber deal with only their one year warranty and no extra warranty $$. One of these GX will be a home unit and the other GX a traveler - field unit.
Before our first GX we had a stationary Yong Heng unit which was a great improvement over our hand pumps. But the need for a shopping cart to move it and it's oil replacement, cold water waltz got old fast.

 

[KatoKevin454]

My GX CS2 is still chugging along, but now it has competition, I bought a Spritech VE3, it works great and is faster, I got it for the big Bottle guns, we'll see how well they will last, I do take care of my compressors maintaining them and Do Not push them beyond their limits, hope it's as good as the GX has been.

 

[JP806TX]

I've had mine for 2 yrs...working fine. you need to change the water filter after every use. I have 4 filters and put them in rotation. trying to buy more

Mr. 1911

How's your GX doing? Still going strong. Other than the water filter...any tips to ensure longevity?

Just saw a GX E-L2 for sale at Wally World $309.99...very tempting.

Would also want to hear negative experience from others regarding their GX. Thanks

 

[Goldwing]

There customer service sucks, avoiding you if you want a replacement or repair, screw them

 

[taro]

I have the GS3 for about a year now mostly filling my gun because it was pretty slow for filling tank.