Picking a compressor

[Hw9720]

I have a Yong Heng for a while now. Just to much trouble to use for a fill or two. So I bought one of the GS-CX2 portable 12 volt/110V compressor. It worked really well especially for it's size. It was a little slow but not a real issue. The issue I had with it is no automatic cut off. You had to baby sit it. So I returned it for the larger GS-CX3, this one has the automatic cutoff but the power converter is a separate piece as well. Unboxed it and got ready to use it. Pushed the on button, nothing. No power to the power button. The converter powered up and ran fine. So e-mail the vendor for a retune and a replacement. Return no issue but he was out of stock on the compressor. Nearest price on the same compressor was 125.00 more than what I paid for the dead on arrival one. So back to the drawing board for some more research. All of these look to use the same or like same compressor under the cover. So I picked one form Toauto https://www.ebay.com/itm/383998374016.
It has a couple of different features that I like better over the GS-CS3. One button for on/off. Built in converter and digital display. It powered up right out of the box. Have not aired up any guns yet, will get to it tomorrow.

tim

 

[Frostymayfly]

Thanks for this. I'm in the process of trying to decide what compressor to go with myself. I'm curious how the toauto works out for you

 

[albuilder]

Just got one seems to work good.

 

[Struckat]

I am rfairly certain there is one of some type under the tree for me. Not sure of the brand.

 

[Hateful McNasty]

Seems you get a good one you can use issue free and get good run time or you dont. Then one you like or want to try or stick to a brand or model it's down to best price at buy time.

 

[gendoc]

i have bought several things from Toauto, i can't remember the ladies name but she
takes care of there customer support. and i will continue to buy there products.
i have a friend that has that same compressor as yours and its been working flawless
for about a year now with over 55hrs of run time filling guns only.

 

[dizzums]

really, id always babysit something that has the potential to cause destruction lol ...if i had an auto cutoff for my car tire filling chuck i wouldnt just hook it up and walk inside to make a sandwich either .. 5 minutes later you hear a BOOM and the windows blown out of the garage right haha .. yeah yong heng, cant beat it, unless you want a fancy neat little box compressor just because its kool .. you can make a case for that, i do things like that sometimes ..

 

[PEP3]

I really like my Vevor for filling my guns. If you're filling tanks, you will need something bigger.

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[Hw9720]

really, id always babysit something that has the potential to cause destruction lol ...if i had an auto cutoff for my car tire filling chuck i wouldnt just hook it up and walk inside to make a sandwich either .. 5 minutes later you hear a BOOM and the windows blown out of the garage right haha .. yeah yong heng, cant beat it, unless you want a fancy neat little box compressor just because its kool .. you can make a case for that, i do things like that sometimes ..

I never said I was going inside to make a sandwich ( I would have already made it) but I can turn my back and load magazines or place some new targets out. You carry that Yong Heng of yours out to a remote site with no electricity and see how great it is. Little presumptuous of you.

tim

 

[Ranchibi]

Congratulations! Nice lil compact compressors. I have an earlier generic model I've had for a couple years that is still running as good as when I first got it. The newer double cylinder models are more powerful and more efficient.

 

[timmah]

What's the syringe in the parts packet for?

 

[shaggymatt]

What's the syringe in the parts packet for?

My guess is grease. I just got the CS2 and they send a message that says we're no longer including the grease. Use any food grade or something like that.

With that said, it didn't come with a syringe.

 

[albuilder]

I wonder why yours doesn’t have the switch in the front.

 

[Hw9720]

have to pull the case off.

tim

 

[albuilder]

havwe to pull the case off.

tim

I think it’s just to turn the fan off and on. At least that’s what mine does.

 

[Hw9720]

The rocker switch turns the fans on. The button that says compressor is the on/off switch for the actual compressor.

tim

 

[crazyhorse]

I have a Ready Air by Umarex which two years ago was new on the market. Just use it to top off my rifles and filling takes 3-9 minutes depending on how much air is needed.
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[Hateful McNasty]

I wonder what the under the hood difference is between the outside appearance of look a likes are. Still dont matter if price and service satisfies ... I like it.

 

[Jnine]

Thanks for sharing this. I've been looking to buy a compressor for a while, and a lot of comments suggest to either get a cheap Yong Heng or a very expensive one like Alkin...

The Yong Hengs just seem like too much work and I'm not even thinking of dropping a few thousand for an Alkin.

Something like this is enticing as it won't completely break the bank and hopefully will provide enough fills to be worth the money even if it breaks down in the future. I do expect all of these cheaper portable compressors to eventually break down or need a rebuild at some point.

 

[Hw9720]

I also have a Yong Heng and it is some work to set it up for jast a fill or two. It is best used for tanks and more than a few gun fill per session. The really nice thing about this new breed of portable compressor. 12 volts, it go's with you to you shooting distinction for less cost than a CF bottle.

tim.