How to fill my tank

[Mike Henry]

There is a reason compressors for scuba air are many times more expensive.

I wouldn't expect it to last long nor would I breath the unfiltered, oil rich air it produces. It just isn't the right tool for the job.

And, I don't get their math. I think based on the specs that filling an 80 would take you hours.

she says that i just need a bigger filter

 

[OzMikeM]

Ok, so yes you can fill your scuba tank with that compressor. You can also fill your scuba tank with the garden hose.

The results of you breathing from either of those fills under water will likely result in the same thing.


* Disclaimer : that was sarcasm. That compressor is not designed for breathing gas.

 

[Mike Henry]

what if i use something like this - sorry if these are really dumb questions -
https://www.amazon.com/Separator-Re...ywords=oil+water+separator+for+air+compressor

 

[ladra]

Working Pressure: 0-140PSI/10Bar .... (these are for shop compressors)

Not that I know much about scuba compressors but I do know that you need specialized compressor for breathing air.

You should heed the warning of others.

 

[claymore]

That is a general purpose separator for low pressure home compressors. It will self destruct before the pressure gets close to 3000psi. It does not filter our CO, fine oil mist, hydrocarbons from oil entering the cylinders.
As others have said return the compressor. If you do decide to use it you should have very good health and D and D insurance.

 

[Mike Henry]

OK - one last question - how about this guy - they are recommending -
https://www.amazon.com/Pressure-30M...29036092&sr=8-44&keywords=Water-Oil+separator

 

[Mike Henry]

OK - one last question - how about this guy - they are recommending -
https://www.amazon.com/Pressure-30M...29036092&sr=8-44&keywords=Water-Oil+separator

and if not - can you recommend a good compressor that WILL work for Scuba Tanks
Thanks again - I cannot thank you enough

 

[Marie13]

I’m surprised no one has asked the question: why you are so determined to fill your one tank yourself rather than getting fills at a shop?

 

[Sevenrider860]

Just to clarify... Are you using that AL80 cylinder to scuba dive or are you using it for paintball? I know a lot of paintball folks that use scuba cylinders as “air banks” and they never use them for scuba diving.

This compressor is not designed to provide breathable air for scuba diving. It clearly states that in the description.

 

[TrimixToo]

she says that i just need a bigger filter

I'll be blunt: Following her advice will get you killed.

Breathing air compressors are designed to work with much different oils. The combination of compressor design and lubricant is intended to prevent harmful byproducts from being formed inside the compressor that WILL NOT be removed by the breathing air filtration designed for breathing air compressors. Even then, improper operation and maintenance can cause the output to be dangerous. This is one reason we all test our compressors' air periodically.

August Industries, Ray Contrera (compressorstuff.com, I think), Nuvair, and others sell compressors designed to make safe breathing air. They are much more expensive than what you bought. If you will breathe the air, they are worth it. For one thing, if correctly operated and maintained, they won't kill you underwater. Unless you plan to dive a lot, mix your own gases, or both, it is likely that buying fills wherever you go will be less expensive on a lifetime basis than buying and maintaining your own compressor.

Treat this as a life lesson. Keep the compressor for PCP or paintball, give it way, sell it, or return it, but don't use it for breathing air. If you do, we will read about you in the Accidents and Incidents forum. We do not want to do that. Instead, we want to read about the cool dives you did.