It may be Coltri time, hand pump on backorder, nobody can fill large tanks

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You don't need the extra filters, the condensate tower works correctly. I'm in Birmingham so we share similar weather/environment. I pump in the basement with a humidity around 45-50%.

Everyone assumes these compressors need some Golden Screwdriver time but they're well engineered. Folks with the breathable air filter show no signs of moisture ingress even after six months of time.

Unless you're going to do SCUBA too don't waste your time or money on additional filtering. Just bleed the system every 10 minutes or more frequently.
 
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I finally found a place in north metro Atlanta that will cheerfully fill tanks to 4500PSI for $20. It is the first place that gave me a definitive answer without attitude or confusion. They said the cost is the same to fill or top up because most of the work is in going above 3000PSI. They also keep the tanks until they cool off an top of so that you actually get 4500psi with a cool tank.

The place is Dive Georgia in Woodstock 404-285-8600 Cost for large SCBA (60 min, 550 cu in) is $20 + $25 annual visual inspection. 

I guess than means my search for a compressor is not as urgent.

Now to find a tank. Great White, Omega or Air Venturi.

I am leaning toward Great White. My concern there is that their web site and the related sites are horrible, and it is not possible to order online. One of the sites has a cart, and allows the tanks to be placed in cart, but the only shipping option is USPS 13 oz or less. I can also find no warranty information in the GW website.

 
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So 100 bottle fills before you could have purchased a $2,000 compressor like the LC-110. Ouch, seems like renting an apartment with no equity versus buying a house to build up equity. That doesn't factor in fuel costs or opportunity cost making the drive. But like you said, at least you got a local option without having to solve the compressor issue immediately.
 
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So 100 bottle fills before you could have purchased a $2,000 compressor like the LC-110. Ouch, seems like renting an apartment with no equity versus buying a house to build up equity. That doesn't factor in fuel costs or opportunity cost making the drive. But like you said, at least you got a local option without having to solve the compressor issue immediately.
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that just makes sense...do people still think like that

saw some one wanting to purchase a your hung..made me wonder!
 
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So 100 bottle fills before you could have purchased a $2,000 compressor like the LC-110. Ouch, seems like renting an apartment with no equity versus buying a house to build up equity. That doesn't factor in fuel costs or opportunity cost making the drive. But like you said, at least you got a local option without having to solve the compressor issue immediately.
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I hear you. I have just about convinced myself that the Daystate LC-110 or equivalent is the way to go.

I have no idea of how a large tank fill translates into fills/shots with my new PCP toys (HW44, HW110) because I have only shot them with the partial charge they had upon arrival from AOA. At least now I can get the tank and find out exactly what a fill means.

 
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Yeah exactly, plus if you get a compressor, it's not like your tank purchase is going to waste. That one is going to be a required constant I would think. Plus it's going to be already filled from 0 PSI -- a major task -- by your fill place instead of your compressor (assuming you get on in the future).

If you're re-filling the tank once a week your break even point would be at about ~2 years between pay-to-fill versus purchase of a compressor. Obviously once every two weeks draws it out to 4 years. Not that bad honestly just depends on your preference, shooting frequency, and budget really. For the purposes of filling normal tanks I don't think you can go wrong with the LC-110.

Either way, happy plinking!
 
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