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Date: Tue, 09 Mar 1999 07:18:53 -0800
From: Jeff Waugh <jrwaugh@ix*.ne*.co*>
To: Phi Le <PLe@Se*.co*>
CC: "'List - Technical Diver'" <techdiver@aq*.co*>,
     "'List - Rebreather'" ,
     "'List - Cave Diver'"
Subject: Re: Small portable compressor recommendation


Phi Le wrote:

> I am looking to get a small (electric) portable compressor, and would
> appreciate any first-hand recommendations / comments. I would probably
> prefer electric-powered compressors due to the reduced noise level, unless
> there are better reasons to get gas-powered ones.
>
> At the moment, I only have brochure information on the Bauer Jr. and Coltri
> Sub MCH6/EM (from Italy). Does anyone have any experience with either one of
> these units ? These units deliver air in the rate range of 80 liters/min
> (2.8 ft^3/min) and weight around 36 kg (80 lb) - approximately the portable
> size I prefer.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Phi

     I recently purchased a Rix SA-6, (electric 6 cfm/min.). This is an oiless
compressor, so you have hydrocarbon free air being produced without filtration.
I did purchase the 3 lb. filter along with an extra moisture separator. This
unit is available in gas power also. The bare unit will run you about $5400.00.
It is possible to get a small break on that price with a little persuasion.
     I have nothing bad to say about the Rix. It is very easily maintained and
you can repair it yourself with a small amount of mechanical ability.
     Contact: Arnold Henry at:
                   Masterline, Inc.
                   19309 West Valley Hwy. Suite R-104
                    Kent, WA 98032-2155
                    Phone: Order (800) 216-2136
                               Technical help (425) 656-9079
                               E-Mail:  SEASPIDER@AO*.CO*

Good hunting! Jeff



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