I can't buy from Amazon, Ebay, Walmart, or other US seller (I'm out of the country).
I can buy from a local seller, who imports them from China.
What should I ask him/ what product photos should I request from him —
to make sure I get a genuine Yong Heng —
and a genuinely newer version?
Sorry, I'm really new in the compressor game — I did not expect to find myself looking for one for another 5 years.
But here we are — just months after purchasing my first air tank ($$
): Local dive shops have jacked up their prices as if corona made air a scarce resource, or as if Russia shut down the air pipeline to Europe....
Matthias
I can buy from a local seller, who imports them from China.
What should I ask him/ what product photos should I request from him —
to make sure I get a genuine Yong Heng —
and a genuinely newer version?
Sorry, I'm really new in the compressor game — I did not expect to find myself looking for one for another 5 years.
But here we are — just months after purchasing my first air tank ($$
): Local dive shops have jacked up their prices as if corona made air a scarce resource, or as if Russia shut down the air pipeline to Europe....Matthias
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This isn’t meant to hijack this thread but if you are using the YH to top off small 178cc cylinders would you have to worry about ice? I can’t imagine it would take over a couple minutes.
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Interesting that the ad says "Lifetime Warranty" in one place then "2 year warranty" on the picture of the item.
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I should have followed up on this a long time ago, better late than never sometimes. I received the Yong Heng compressor Hardcover version from ebay best-homepro seller. It is original Yong Heng based on the fact that it has the metal plate with all the specs on one side and Yong Heng printed on the other. Really well packed, no damage. Been breaking it in with Secolube 500. No issues. Been keeping temp below 55 degrees C. Don't have an SCBA tank yet, but that is next on the list. Thanks guys for pointing me to a good seller.
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Hi onpoint. I just now checked the model number on my Yong Heng hardcover version from best-homepro. It is YH-QB01. HOWEVER, I don't think the model number narrows down wheather or not it's a hardcover version or not. I logged on to ebay last night looking at what best-homepro had in stock and all they have currently is the auto shutoff version. So it looks like you just have to keep checking back to see when they actually have a listing that specifically states ******Hardcover Version****** in the description. I saw a lot of auto shutoff verions from lots of sellers, but not a single one that I would trust to be the hardcover version. Keep checking. Best-homepro did right by me but I didn't buy until it specifically said hardcover version. Airguns as a hobby these days with shortages and stuff requires a lot of patience sometimes. Personally I would only settle for the hardcover version. Less parts to go wrong. Besides, the auto shutoff version gives one the feeling or impression that you can fire up the compressor and just walk away without watching your temp and pressure guages like a hawk. Walking away from a running high pressure compressor with a tank on the other end is a way bad idea. I guess you already know that or you wouldn't be looking for the hardcover version in the first place. I'm just re-enforcing your decision and saying "don't settle for any other version of the Yong Heng". Hang in there.
grungy
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Grungy,
Sounds like it all worked out for you, if I helped in any way, was glad to do it. Biohazardman helped me big time when I started, appreciate the thought of returning the favor. WM
Sounds like it all worked out for you, if I helped in any way, was glad to do it. Biohazardman helped me big time when I started, appreciate the thought of returning the favor. WM
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WorriedMan, you helped me BIG TIME. Biohazardman did to. I'm probably forgetting to mention others that helped as well. Thank you all! The thought of having to deal with returning a 36 pound air compressor, the shipping, the possible arguing back and forth between the seller and myself, and all that crud... With me it could mean an unexpected visit to my VA shrink.
grungy
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I placed the order for it on Walmart's online website. It asked if I wanted to have an extended 3 year warranty for $35.
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That link is for the "Set Pressure" model. The "Hardcover" model does not have a auto shut off feature.
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A little bit older thread.......
What aspects of the "hardcover" configuration make it more desirable than the "set pressure"? I've not done a ton of research, but the seemingly obvious difference is that the max can be set on the non-hardcover version.....are the involved parts prone to breakage?
What aspects of the "hardcover" configuration make it more desirable than the "set pressure"? I've not done a ton of research, but the seemingly obvious difference is that the max can be set on the non-hardcover version.....are the involved parts prone to breakage?
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I would skip the set-pressure version. The cutoff runs line voltage through the manometer. I had the manometer arc and little air tube in it (forget the official name) got an arc hole in it that blew the top up into the ceiling. Just keep an eye on the fill and shutoff when done - runtimes are in minutes so shouldn't be to hard to be vigilant.
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Thanks for the explanation. Blew the top of the unit/cylinder into the ceiling or blew the face of the gauge into the ceiling? So what was the fix, new gauge?
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No just the plastic piece on the top of the manometer. Glad I wasn't near it as the ceiling got a big dent from it shooting up 8 feet.
I ordered another set pressure, but they set a regular manometer and it's probably safer that way.
I ordered another set pressure, but they set a regular manometer and it's probably safer that way.
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