Are you happy with your Air Venturi 4500psi compressor?
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I would not make that purchase...but continue to save up..slowly but surely..
research on here..it might take days...cry once ..buy once.
I reread what I wrote..and should of added..what level of air gunning do you plan to pursuit...should apply!
research on here..it might take days...cry once ..buy once.
I reread what I wrote..and should of added..what level of air gunning do you plan to pursuit...should apply!
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And I would say the opposite. Buy a yong heng. Run it for 9 years. And buy another one. For another 200$.
I am utterly baffled by this push for 5k$ compressors... when a 200$ one does the exact same thing.
Utterly baffled....
I am utterly baffled by this push for 5k$ compressors... when a 200$ one does the exact same thing.
Utterly baffled....
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No one pushes $5K compressors. It’s all suggested answers to anyone asking the typical “need advice on which compressor to buy ?”
unlike guns, most people that ask this question never announce that they are on a budget thats lean when inquiring. People want to know. It’s all a start of their research. We, as helpful forum members, do not know the person inquiring’s budget, skill set, devotion to this hobby, etc., so people that reply offer suggestions. The reason the higher end compressors seem always “suggested” is to help that person inquiring, to not make the mistake a lot of folks have, and that would be to first invest in an entry level, then a mid priced, then a tier three, and before you know it, he’s into it at almost $4-$5K, just in failed compressors.
I certainly don’t understand the thinking of if a yong heng breaks down from heat, over taxing, etc, why invest in 4 more? If the goal here was to not invest in something as pricey as a top tier compressor or one wants minimal dollars out towards this hobby, a better suggestion would be to buy one yong heng, and stock up on parts to rebuild. A couple of hundred bucks will buy a lot of rebuild parts, so total investment for air independence would be $400, and not $1K.
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The Air Venturi 4500PSI compressor was what I purchased when I first started outfitting for PCP. I use it only to fill my tank, then fill my guns from the tank.
So far, the only issue I've had with it is that I had to replace the batteries in the digital thermometer.
It has functioned as designed for me, and I have no complaints, but I also don't have any experience with any other compressor either.
So far, the only issue I've had with it is that I had to replace the batteries in the digital thermometer.
It has functioned as designed for me, and I have no complaints, but I also don't have any experience with any other compressor either.
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I for one appreciate these kinds of threads since I have yet to purchase a compressor. I have been researching for about 6 months now gathering knowledge. One thing I do know related to my situation is that a yong heng is pretty much a nonstarter for a variety of reasons. I also am not interested in filling tanks at this time so a portable charger would be nice. So please with respect can you yong heng guys keep your answers to a minimum since it’s nice to hear from other people on their experience with other compressors on these threads. I believe the yong heng threads are very informative that we don’t need to rehash it on every single compressor thread. Thx
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An old Volkswagen, a muscle car, and a Mercedes will all get us to the grocery store. We chose what we want
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Problem is, you aren't the only one reading THIS thread. Skip over what you don't like, but all information is helpful.
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Nothing wrong with the concept of buying a top tier compressor from the start. And if using a Yong Heng, rebuilding certainly seems logical. But consider those whose YH compressors have lasted for 3 years. Quite a few have noted that on this forum, myself included. Even if you REPLACED one every 3 years you would still be under $1000 after 9 years. Different strokes, all relative.
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Great point on the rebuild part. Mine just quit after 8 years. I ordered a complete upper head and piston for 101.29$.
I fully expect to get another 8 years out of it. But I certainly wouldn't be disappointed if it only lasted 2 years. That means I spent 300$ to have unlimited air for a time span of 10 years. That's awfully reasonable. At just 30$ a year. Or 2.50$ a month.
I fully expect to get another 8 years out of it. But I certainly wouldn't be disappointed if it only lasted 2 years. That means I spent 300$ to have unlimited air for a time span of 10 years. That's awfully reasonable. At just 30$ a year. Or 2.50$ a month.
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Exactly. Congratulations on possibly the YH longevity record but several have noted being beyond 3 years of use. The value you and those users have experienced cannot be argued.
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Back to the topic. Yes I'm well pleased with my AV 4500. It's given me no problems for the year and a half I've bee using it. Like any tool, treat it well and it will take care of you.
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I asked about a Air Venturi compressor because I can get a good deal on one,...my fault for not being specific enough.
For sure all information helps and compressor talk is always a good read....it was a open question ,it's all good,we all learn something.
For sure all information helps and compressor talk is always a good read....it was a open question ,it's all good,we all learn something.
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Sure except read the title he was asking about a specific compressor so can we stay on topic which is the reason for naming a thread. Thx
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Time flies when you're having fun.....
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/did-i-make-a-big-mistake-i-bought-a-yong-heng-compressor-from-china/#post-187445
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Title + "what would your choices be for around the same price". Choices. It seems that many believe that the worst thing to do is buy one of the "mid priced" compressors.
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I bought an Air Venturi 4500 compressor. It worked well for a bit, filling a 15 and 60 minute tank. Then it failed. Air Venturi tried to walk me through some possibilities via email, I bought parts, and attempted self-repair, but it as it turned out, there were several points of failure. I sent it back to them on my dime and they fixed it under warranty. That whole process took months. In that time, I bought a YH off ebay. It failed in the first hour. They took it back, and I got another. It failed in the first week, they took it back, i got another. It's been running well for almost two years now, although since my Air Venturi has been returned, I rarely use the YH. I run Nuvair 455 oil in these compressors, and use ice blocks in the water for the YH...basically, I do everything possible to baby these things, while using them. I have big bores that breath a lot of air, as well as standard caliber guns, and I am lucky to be able to shoot in my backyard....I use air. I fill tanks several times a week on a normal week.
The failures, back and forth shipping (it's a half hour drive each way to get to fedex) time spent learning about compressors, ordering parts, making repairs, etc has not been insignificant over the last few years. In hind sight, I wish I would have just gone with an Alkin. However, when I got in the pcp game, I only had one Marauder, and the idea of spending $1400 dollars on a compressor seemed crazy and was a big expense for my finances. I was a pump and break barrel guy who mostly shot and reloaded for powder burners.
Over the years, things have changed, and I now primarily shoot pcp's, so even at my modest income level an Alkin can be justified. My AV 4500 churns along, but I don't trust it enough to supply air to friends, and I have friends who would like to get into pcp's, but it's tough to do in my area without an air source, and again the closest dive shop is a half hour each way and they're only open in the summer.
So, to answer your question...the AV 4500 is an adequate compressor if you get a good one, as are most Chinese compressors. I would not buy another one, and I don't feel like I got a good value for my money. There is some level of service available, so you're not entirely without recourse if it fails, but shipping price to Ohio from where I live costs almost as much as a YH. When it's running, I like it much more than my YH. It will fill a larger tank in one shot, it's quieter by a lot, and it doesn't require the prep of getting an ice bath ready before operation like the YH. Is it worth $1400...I don't think so. I really thought I was getting a lot more for my money when I jumped in. An Alkin is a little more than twice as much, but for the amount of money I spent on shipping, a back up YH, the hassles with getting a good YH, the parts, and my time (which I highly value), I feel I coulda had an Alkin. However, I would have never spent that kinda money for the one PCP I had at the time.
Another factor to consider is filters. I have another $300 dollars in two filters and the necessary lines to tie it all in: I was not comfortable with just running the air out of the AV 4500 into my tanks, and I certainly wouldn't do that with a YH. It all starts to add up.
PCP's are an addiction. They are also evolving at an amazing rate in terms of performance. Additionally, where I live, they will most likely be highly regulated very soon, and currently they're not, so I have invested. Figure out what works best for your situation based on the feedback you get here. Eventually, perhaps there will be a $1-2K compressor that's really great, runs reliably for years, and puts out near breathing quality air, as more and more people get into PCPs. The AV 4500 is a two-stage Chinese compressor in a nice case with some level of support. I am saving for an Alkin and I feel I am in a slow race between saving and my next compressor failure.
That's all I got.
The failures, back and forth shipping (it's a half hour drive each way to get to fedex) time spent learning about compressors, ordering parts, making repairs, etc has not been insignificant over the last few years. In hind sight, I wish I would have just gone with an Alkin. However, when I got in the pcp game, I only had one Marauder, and the idea of spending $1400 dollars on a compressor seemed crazy and was a big expense for my finances. I was a pump and break barrel guy who mostly shot and reloaded for powder burners.
Over the years, things have changed, and I now primarily shoot pcp's, so even at my modest income level an Alkin can be justified. My AV 4500 churns along, but I don't trust it enough to supply air to friends, and I have friends who would like to get into pcp's, but it's tough to do in my area without an air source, and again the closest dive shop is a half hour each way and they're only open in the summer.
So, to answer your question...the AV 4500 is an adequate compressor if you get a good one, as are most Chinese compressors. I would not buy another one, and I don't feel like I got a good value for my money. There is some level of service available, so you're not entirely without recourse if it fails, but shipping price to Ohio from where I live costs almost as much as a YH. When it's running, I like it much more than my YH. It will fill a larger tank in one shot, it's quieter by a lot, and it doesn't require the prep of getting an ice bath ready before operation like the YH. Is it worth $1400...I don't think so. I really thought I was getting a lot more for my money when I jumped in. An Alkin is a little more than twice as much, but for the amount of money I spent on shipping, a back up YH, the hassles with getting a good YH, the parts, and my time (which I highly value), I feel I coulda had an Alkin. However, I would have never spent that kinda money for the one PCP I had at the time.
Another factor to consider is filters. I have another $300 dollars in two filters and the necessary lines to tie it all in: I was not comfortable with just running the air out of the AV 4500 into my tanks, and I certainly wouldn't do that with a YH. It all starts to add up.
PCP's are an addiction. They are also evolving at an amazing rate in terms of performance. Additionally, where I live, they will most likely be highly regulated very soon, and currently they're not, so I have invested. Figure out what works best for your situation based on the feedback you get here. Eventually, perhaps there will be a $1-2K compressor that's really great, runs reliably for years, and puts out near breathing quality air, as more and more people get into PCPs. The AV 4500 is a two-stage Chinese compressor in a nice case with some level of support. I am saving for an Alkin and I feel I am in a slow race between saving and my next compressor failure.
That's all I got.
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