I encountered a High Pressure Stage O Ring failure on the Omega. So the unit is going through a rebuild of the compressor section with a little over 40 hours. The Burst Disc popped at 3000 psi. Removed the threaded section, pulled the burst disc and discovered particles of a rubber O Ring. Pulled the entire threaded plug and removed more particles of rubber from the pop it / spring valve. Got in touch with Todd from Raptor / Omega, the rep, and discussed it with him. I am shipping the entire top half of the Compressor and Piston assembly to them for review and overhaul. Todd was really good to work with and wants me up and running as quick as possible.
On another note I researched and purchased the lubricating grease necessary for the Omega from Rice Oil of Akron Ohio. I called and was pleasantly surprised with the service to get a couple of 16 oz. tubes shipped to the house. Way more than I needed and expensive but as with anything dealing with this sport I tend to Over Do It.
Ok so they can get the Renewable Lubricants EP High Temp NGLI # 0 in 8oz. for about 25 bucks and 16oz for 50 bucks a tube plus shipping. Takes a few days to have it placed in these small quantities as normally there is like a 35lb bucket. (If it tasted like Nutella or Peanut Butter well maybe for the prepper in you but way too much for me).
I am tearing into the Omega today and shipping tomorrow for repair (Watch the you tube video for the tear down....That is Todd Deorio in the Vid)
Will post anything that I find as I go forward. I hope the source for the Lube helps the rest of you looking for this stuff.
By the way I have found this unit to be top notch as well as the AOA support to lead me to where I needed to go. The Lube was totally a web search on my behalf and a few phone calls. Also I am thinking of moving up to a larger compressor and a few tanks since the Fire House has cut me off due to insurance and safety reasons. Not that I need a bigger compressor but still have the scuba gear in the corner and it would make sense to do both and save the trips to the scuba shop for breathable air.
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On another note I researched and purchased the lubricating grease necessary for the Omega from Rice Oil of Akron Ohio. I called and was pleasantly surprised with the service to get a couple of 16 oz. tubes shipped to the house. Way more than I needed and expensive but as with anything dealing with this sport I tend to Over Do It.
Ok so they can get the Renewable Lubricants EP High Temp NGLI # 0 in 8oz. for about 25 bucks and 16oz for 50 bucks a tube plus shipping. Takes a few days to have it placed in these small quantities as normally there is like a 35lb bucket. (If it tasted like Nutella or Peanut Butter well maybe for the prepper in you but way too much for me).
I am tearing into the Omega today and shipping tomorrow for repair (Watch the you tube video for the tear down....That is Todd Deorio in the Vid)
Will post anything that I find as I go forward. I hope the source for the Lube helps the rest of you looking for this stuff.
By the way I have found this unit to be top notch as well as the AOA support to lead me to where I needed to go. The Lube was totally a web search on my behalf and a few phone calls. Also I am thinking of moving up to a larger compressor and a few tanks since the Fire House has cut me off due to insurance and safety reasons. Not that I need a bigger compressor but still have the scuba gear in the corner and it would make sense to do both and save the trips to the scuba shop for breathable air.
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