Small Compressor Options?

[116fire]

I have a Rix SA-3, that I will sell for $2k, less than 10 hours since rings and valves replaced...I also have a filter I will sell for $300-- you can pump O2 compatible air to 3500 psi.

 

[Hank49]

Bauer is like Volvo Penta, charging astronomical prices for parts. Profit center, ugh. Another term is extortion.

I learned this the expensive way. I tried to save money and bought a used Bauer Jr 2, (about which I received very good advice from you, pescador775, while trying to get it working). Final result, I ended up paying almost the same as I would have for a new one after buying a lot of parts. I have a working compressor but it ended up costing almost US$4000 by the time I was filling tanks.
My mistake was buying online site unseen. I screwed up...I trusted the person. Beware of an online dealer in this part of the world.

 

[pescador775]

Darn, Hank, the last time we talked, Bauer had told you only a 2nd stage valve was needed. Wha' hoppened??

 

[Hank49]

Darn, Hank, the last time we talked, Bauer had told you only a 2nd stage valve was needed. Wha' hoppened??

I got those parts, put them in and still no pressure so I took it to a local guy here who's the Bauer dealer rep. He replaced the first stage piston, and third too I believe...anyway, it was $1000 in parts and labor. He got it working like new though but then I saw he had a Coltri Sub right there that looked identical to mine. He said they're pretty much the same and would have sold it to me for $1800. I ended up paying almost double that when it was all said and done. But, it's working. Thanks again for your help.

 

[pp-1-3-5-7-9]

There have one pretty new 2cfm 3000 psi Cornelius high pressure compressor just listing in the eBay now, looks like a new one and not used.

air compressor scuba paintball - eBay (item 200203982786 end time Mar-06-08 20:00:00 PST)

 

[frogman62]

Steve, I have a commercial American Bristol compressor that I will sell for $1000, It is set to deliver 3200psi, has autodrain system, 220volt single phase , manual or automatic run controls, with filter for breathing air( grade E). If you want to see pictures give me you email address and I'll send photos. Check my web site: sheldensportinggoods.com
frogman62