His previous, maybe he still has it, compressor is/was a Daystate as I recall seeing in one of his videos.
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Official Thread - Alkin owners - check in!
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I have a couple extras. No size on them. My Alkin came with a DIN fill whip. PM me and I can mail a couple to you no charge.
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Thanks Randy,
I ordered some 112’s suggested elsewhere, hopefully they're the right size. I’ll have plenty if anyone needs ‘em.
I ordered some 112’s suggested elsewhere, hopefully they're the right size. I’ll have plenty if anyone needs ‘em.
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I don't remember if we covered this. Maybe someone can chime in.
Do we still need to change the filter/oil if we don't put the hours on it each year?
Do we still need to change the filter/oil if we don't put the hours on it each year?
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The filters are typical rated by hours of operation, so I would say no. Just like oil, its the miles not the time so much.
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I’m coming up on a year, and I’ll come in under 10 hours. I think the oil change is annual, no? I have the stuff from Alkin for my filter, but doubt that would need servicing yet. I always run it at 50% or less humidity.
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Yes this was covered I believe within the first four pages of this thread
Just look at page 2. I inquired about it, you also wanted to know, then an Alkin rep piped in
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I've had mine for several years and no issues so far. I'm still just now coming up on the filter service. Where are you guys getting your oil and filters from? I remember I bought mine from a place in Texas? from Bruce? Can anyone refresh my memory since I've lost their contact information and I'm drawing a blank?
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Another member on AGN turned me on to Filter Techs. See link below. Best price on oil. I don’t know current price. I bought 1 gallon of Seco Lube 800 Tri Blend Synthetic Lubricant.
Filtertechs.com
Lawrence Factor X-pendables made in the USA! Purification filters and more for all major compressor brands
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Bruce from the old Airetex place maybe?
I do not know if he is still around.
I ordered the supplies from Alkin. I did not feel like cross referencing part numbers and buying 'equivalent' parts, so I stayed with factory parts.
Filtertechs is a good place, and they have quality materials, but I bought from Alkin and would like them to stay in business, so I supported them instead.
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I found the contact info for Airetex and Bruce's email address but the website is no longer maintained. Thanks for the reminder Chuck.
I have the Airetex W45 compressor which is still shown on the remains of the website. I guess like so many other businesses they have
faded into history.
I have the Airetex W45 compressor which is still shown on the remains of the website. I guess like so many other businesses they have
faded into history.
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No problem my friend.
I remember him being active back about 3 or 4 years ago, but have heard naught about him for quite some time.
I believe that he still had inventory when I bought my Alkin, but I bought from a local dealer.
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Just noticed the price for the W31 dropped $200 at Utah Air. With savings like that we should all buy a second one. Lol.
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@Badgerfarm As far as I can tell Airtex went out of business some years back. I believe I’ve read of someone reaching out to Bruce via Facebook a few years ago. Dunno if he responded. And I just realized someone beat me to responding about this company….Anyhow, Alkin in NJ is good to go.
One thing that’s good to mention while I’m thinking about is this - If you are looking for a high-quality compressor, it’s good to ask the distributor(s) where the nearest service center is in relation to you the user. When I was shopping around and someone suggested airtex I thought that was great because I could drive my unit in for servicing if needed. I did find out that there’s a service center that can work on my Alkin within a few hours drive. That was a great selling point for me in the event that something goes wrong that’s above my ability to repair.
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Does anyone have a the instruction manual for an Airetex 45? I had mine out several weeks ago in order to do a service and now I can't find it.
Of course that's typical for my workshop these days. If you have a manual available could I use it to make a copy of or whatever works for you?
I would be happy to pay for the postage both ways. Thanks again.
Of course that's typical for my workshop these days. If you have a manual available could I use it to make a copy of or whatever works for you?
I would be happy to pay for the postage both ways. Thanks again.
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I purchased my upright w31 a few years ago. Been trouble free since. A for sure need for those who enjoy pcp airgunning.
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I'm just glad a purchased mine a few years ago when they were around a $1,000 less than now.
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