GX CS4 Compressor - Initial Impressions

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BlackICE said:
I don't know the flow rate, but the output of the CS4 is a little more than stated in the manual. I measured the power used by the CS4 to set the pressure level. I set it so it is below the maximum power reached testing with the dead head plug to maximum pressure 350 bar when I fill to 300 bar.
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I have a couple fittings ordered for my CS4-i. They will be here Thursday and I will try your method.
 
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Bayward said:
Adding an edit for one more question. How long have you been using nitrogen to feed your compressor?
My reason for asking is when I was trying to find the fitting thread size I emailed GX support. The answer they gave me was do not do the mod as the compressor could not take any pressure on the inlet side. I am guessing they thought I was going to release the full charge of a nitrogen cylinder into the compressor instead of a regulated 10~15psi I plan on using. Or less psi if I get a good flow rate at less psi.
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I have been using Nitrogen for going on 5 years now Starting with a GX CS2 that I fed at 5-8 psi , I now mainly use a flowgauge at 25cfh/13lpm
I still use the gx cs2 with a 20cuft nitrogen bottle for use in the truck.
 
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Congrats on your purchase! I purchased the GX CS4 from Amazon about a month ago, I filled it with distilled water, I ran it and the water was pumping fine but looked really cloudy, long story short, the cloudiness was from a sandy substance was in the pump reservoir, about a tablespoon full worth, so I emptied out the reservoir and cleaned it out, refilled it finished filling my 3 bottles boxed it up and sent it back to Amazon with a detailed note as to "WHY" i sent it back. I got my new one in the mail yesterday in perfect working condition. I love how the compressor works and it doesn't take to long to top off my 30min SCBA tanks.
 
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Jim B said:
Congrats on your purchase! I purchased the GX CS4 from Amazon about a month ago, I filled it with distilled water, I ran it and the water was pumping fine but looked really cloudy, long story short, the cloudiness was from a sandy substance was in the pump reservoir, about a tablespoon full worth, so I emptied out the reservoir and cleaned it out, refilled it finished filling my 3 bottles boxed it up and sent it back to Amazon with a detailed note as to "WHY" i sent it back. I got my new one in the mail yesterday in perfect working condition. I love how the compressor works and it doesn't take to long to top off my 30min SCBA tanks.
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Thanks for the advice. I’ll break it out this weekend
 
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Did you buy the insurance????? I bought the original CS4. Last under 2 years. Why in the world I didn't buy the insurance, I don't know. Blew yesterday. Compressor air going directly to crank case I have no parts and not temperament to repair. Maybe a complete cylinder / head assy is something I'd try. By the time I ship this tank back and forth plus parts and labor I can buy a new one.
I'm going for the new and updated CS4, W/ INSURANCE!!!! That will give me 3 yrs. probably a replacement along the way.
I have AV COMPRESSOR & CS4 that both have high pressure head problems. Lots of motors and parts can be bought cheap!
 
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Keyman62421 said:
Did you buy the insurance????? I bought the original CS4. Last under 2 years. Why in the world I didn't buy the insurance, I don't know. Blew yesterday. Compressor air going directly to crank case I have no parts and not temperament to repair. Maybe a complete cylinder / head assy is something I'd try. By the time I ship this tank back and forth plus parts and labor I can buy a new one.
I'm going for the new and updated CS4, W/ INSURANCE!!!! That will give me 3 yrs. probably a replacement along the way.
I have AV COMPRESSOR & CS4 that both have high pressure head problems. Lots of motors and parts can be bought cheap!
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Bill from target forge recently said in a podcast that complete cylinder/piston replacements for the cs4 will be available in the near future.
 
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Trucker3573 said:
Bill from target forge recently said in a podcast that complete cylinder/piston replacements for the cs4 will be available in the near future.
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Reach out to @1900
Keyman62421 said:
Did you buy the insurance????? I bought the original CS4. Last under 2 years. Why in the world I didn't buy the insurance, I don't know. Blew yesterday. Compressor air going directly to crank case I have no parts and not temperament to repair. Maybe a complete cylinder / head assy is something I'd try. By the time I ship this tank back and forth plus parts and labor I can buy a new one.
I'm going for the new and updated CS4, W/ INSURANCE!!!! That will give me 3 yrs. probably a replacement along the way.
I have AV COMPRESSOR & CS4 that both have high pressure head problems. Lots of motors and parts can be bought cheap!
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Reach out to @1900colt here on AGN, he might be able to help you out with parts sooner than GX in China can.
 
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