Sometimes. you just have to get......

[DJBriez]

SERIOUS!

So my beloved and faithful Carette, needed a rebuild (it's second one in 154 hours)....during the time waiting for parts (I needed to replace the piston this time), I took stock of how many compressors I've owned (4)....how much maintenance they require (some of them constant), How many PCP's I own (50+), how may SCBA tanks I own (4), how much I shoot (a LOT)...and how much I dreaded the foreboding feeling of "when" the next break down of my compressor would occur....Well....The answer was simple!

 

[sonny]

Great choice! I have the same one.

 

[DJBriez]

NICE!....

 

[2manyAirGunz]

Awesome!

Congrats!

 

[2manyAirGunz]

What timer do you use to keep track of run-time?

 

[Centercut]

Awesome! Congrats!

 

[tibor]

really nice..and it will get used..congrats

 

[2manyAirGunz]

My unit: Nardi Atlantic 100

 

[bubblerboy64]

Ok. Let’s let the cat out of the bag. I see it’s an ALKIN (by zooming in). What model? From whom? Share some info if you care to about price 

 

[sonny]

they come with a run timer on the unit 2many.

 

[2manyAirGunz]

 

[sonny]

Its the W31 industrial grade breathable air they retail for 3100.00 manual stop/start/purge +700.00 for auto.

 

[DJBriez]

Exactly what Sonny said....



DJ

 

[bubblerboy64]

Its the W31 industrial grade breathable air they retail for 3100.00 manual stop/start/purge +700.00 for auto.

That’s much appreciated info. When you consider what some have spent, myself at the top of the list , that seems reasonable in comparison? What does auto get you? Just an automatic shut off or more ? Certainly looks like a more robust compressor.

 

[Yo]

HELL YES!!! Yo!

 

[DJBriez]

Its the W31 industrial grade breathable air they retail for 3100.00 manual stop/start/purge +700.00 for auto.

That’s much appreciated info. When you consider what some have spent, myself at the top of the list , that seems reasonable in comparison? What does auto get you? Just an automatic shut off or more ? Certainly looks like a more robust compressor.

Reasonable? For me...yes....Auto STOP is the operative word for me....It almost makes the Carette look like a toy....



DJ

 

[Uglyjohn]

DJ I’ve got just shy of 50 hrs on my Carette. It’s been a rock, not fast but totally reliable. When you did your first rebuild what did you use as a guide and where did you get the parts? I cringe at to thought of opening it up but I know it will need an overhaul at some point. Thanks. Uj

 

[KatoKevin454]

my Nardi 4500 Gas

 

[DJBriez]

DJ I’ve got just shy of 50 hrs on my Carette. It’s been a rock, not fast but totally reliable. When you did your first rebuild what did you use as a guide and where did you get the parts? I cringe at to thought of opening it up but I know it will need an overhaul at some point. Thanks. Uj

UJ,

I used youtube as an initial guide (there are Carette vids up there on take down).....As far as parts, mine came with a parts kit (O rings gaskets, burst disk etc)...No worries...it's very easy once you get into it (not a lot of parts), and the vids will help you a lot!



DJ