at home compressor

[jerdr1]

Does anyone use their own compressor and how easy is it to use and the benefits..

[cummings66]

I don't have one, but the benefits to me are obvious. My diveshop isn't available as often as I need them to be and sometimes I can't dive because I can't get a fill. That to me is the benefit.

I'm looking at buying one, for me the reason is Nitrox mixes. After I take my blending course I'll buy a compressor. I know how to fill tanks now and to be honest I have the knowledge of how to do PP blending of Nitrox, but I feel a course should be taken to fill in any gaps I might have.

[TwIsTeD]

After having looked around for a compressor, they seem to be very $$$$$.
Are there some smaller units that would be good for "home" use?

[torrey]

This one seems to be good for home use, as opposed to the big $10k unit that was recently on ebay. I wasn't actually looking for one, I just happened to notice them on the main scuba/snorkeling page.

[subsur]

i don't have one but my buddy and I are thinking of gettign one. He found one that is ~35 kg heavy, and can work from electricity or fuel (gasoline). It would take ~30-40 minutes to fill HP100 tankthe major benefit of having one is that you're not restricted by the availability and schedule of diveshops when you travel.

[BSea]

Originally Posted by cummings66

I don't have one, but the benefits to me are obvious. My diveshop isn't available as often as I need them to be and sometimes I can't dive because I can't get a fill. That to me is the benefit.

I'm looking at buying one, for me the reason is Nitrox mixes. After I take my blending course I'll buy a compressor. I know how to fill tanks now and to be honest I have the knowledge of how to do PP blending of Nitrox, but I feel a course should be taken to fill in any gaps I might have.

Where are you going to take the class?

[cummings66]

South MO most likely. I know that there is one coming up at Oronogo if you go to his webpage you'll see it listed.

Most places that do DSAT courses do that one too.

[Boris42]

Originally Posted by subsur

i don't have one but my buddy and I are thinking of gettign one. He found one that is ~35 kg heavy, and can work from electricity or fuel (gasoline). It would take ~30-40 minutes to fill HP100 tankthe major benefit of having one is that you're not restricted by the availability and schedule of diveshops when you travel.

I have to ask, are you going to haul the compressor with you when you travel? 200 volt 3 phase power is not readily available is it?

[ScubaToys Larry]

If you own a small compressor, plan on it costing you in the $6 - $8 per tank range for fills. That's factoring in the oil changes and filters and fuel and such. Pretty expensive to run the little guys...

[Puffer Fish]

Originally Posted by ScubaToys Larry

If you own a small compressor, plan on it costing you in the $6 - $8 per tank range for fills. That's factoring in the oil changes and filters and fuel and such. Pretty expensive to run the little guys...

I've owned on in the past and if you include the compressor cost, upkeep and all of the above, as well as all the test equipment you should have, the total cost is a lot more (unless you are filling hundreds of tanks a year).

I now just own extra tanks... a lot cheaper, and gives a lot of flexibility.

Also, buying a older, used compressor is a bit scary, if one does not spend the money to have it rebuilt and the air quality tested.