After 3 months and about 2.5hrs of run-time, I am very pleased with this compressor. I got Model be2-4v1. It is 2.4CFM with a 2hp 220volt motor. I wired mine with a 30amp twist lock plug to match how I wired my garage. I now have it mounted on a work bench as shown in this picture.
The noise is very comparable to my shop air compressor which is a 33 gallon 6hp twin 220volt. It runs very smooth and has little to no vibration. I have filled everything from 68ci paintball tanks from empty to 4500psi, up to 88cf scba bottles, and everything inbetween. I personally have a guppy and tigershark tanks and topping them both from 3000psi to 4500psi runs less than 15 minutes. That is starting the compressor, filling one, bleeding the line, then filling the other bottle. So far, the filter is doing a great job. The humidity has been horrible since getting this compressor and I have found no moisture in guns or tanks(Yes, I have opened both guns and bottles to check).
Overall, I could not be happier with this compressor. The service from Mr Shelden has been wonderful. He has been building these compressors for years. I was alittle hesitant since these are new old stock or rebuilt military compressors. However, I work for one of the worlds largest military defense contactors, so I have been around these units and similar compressors. They are bulletproof!!
The service intervals are change oil every 40 hours and service the air dryer/moisture trap every 30 hours of service. Estimates on rebuilding of the actual compressor are in the neighborhood of 3000 hours. Jim does recommend annual oil changes if you do not reach the 40 hour service annually.
I set a budget of $2000 for a compressor. In that price range, I am certain that there is nothing equal. There are much better like the Bauers and such, but the Shelden is really the start of high output HPA compressors. I do feel the shoebox is awesome for what it is and fills a huge gap. I also think the chinese units fill a need as well, but all those are measured output of CFH and would benefit from a high quality filter. The Shelden and above are measured in CFM and have everything including a top quality filter. The Shelden and larger do have some major drawbacks. They need 220 volt service and not everyone has or can get a 220 plug wired in an appropriate location. They are loud and are not meant to be used inside a home. They are intended for shop/garage usage. Finally, they are bulky and not very portable for most people. Mine weighs about 95lbs. Just like having a variety of airguns to choose from, we also have a variety of hpa compressors to choose from. Finding the one that fits your needs is the key!! Here is a link to the compressor www.sheldensportinggoods.com and below is a link to a short video that might give a decent idea of noise level.
http://s16.photobucket.com/user/ajshoots/media/20150525_112923.mp4.html?sort=3&o=13
The noise is very comparable to my shop air compressor which is a 33 gallon 6hp twin 220volt. It runs very smooth and has little to no vibration. I have filled everything from 68ci paintball tanks from empty to 4500psi, up to 88cf scba bottles, and everything inbetween. I personally have a guppy and tigershark tanks and topping them both from 3000psi to 4500psi runs less than 15 minutes. That is starting the compressor, filling one, bleeding the line, then filling the other bottle. So far, the filter is doing a great job. The humidity has been horrible since getting this compressor and I have found no moisture in guns or tanks(Yes, I have opened both guns and bottles to check).
Overall, I could not be happier with this compressor. The service from Mr Shelden has been wonderful. He has been building these compressors for years. I was alittle hesitant since these are new old stock or rebuilt military compressors. However, I work for one of the worlds largest military defense contactors, so I have been around these units and similar compressors. They are bulletproof!!
The service intervals are change oil every 40 hours and service the air dryer/moisture trap every 30 hours of service. Estimates on rebuilding of the actual compressor are in the neighborhood of 3000 hours. Jim does recommend annual oil changes if you do not reach the 40 hour service annually.
I set a budget of $2000 for a compressor. In that price range, I am certain that there is nothing equal. There are much better like the Bauers and such, but the Shelden is really the start of high output HPA compressors. I do feel the shoebox is awesome for what it is and fills a huge gap. I also think the chinese units fill a need as well, but all those are measured output of CFH and would benefit from a high quality filter. The Shelden and above are measured in CFM and have everything including a top quality filter. The Shelden and larger do have some major drawbacks. They need 220 volt service and not everyone has or can get a 220 plug wired in an appropriate location. They are loud and are not meant to be used inside a home. They are intended for shop/garage usage. Finally, they are bulky and not very portable for most people. Mine weighs about 95lbs. Just like having a variety of airguns to choose from, we also have a variety of hpa compressors to choose from. Finding the one that fits your needs is the key!! Here is a link to the compressor www.sheldensportinggoods.com and below is a link to a short video that might give a decent idea of noise level.
http://s16.photobucket.com/user/ajshoots/media/20150525_112923.mp4.html?sort=3&o=13
