Mailing List Archive Mailing List Archive
Scott, CO-2 scares any diver period, gas and diesel compressors produce this. Yea, yea, I've heard the story about snorkel intakes, but then again, who is watching the wind blow and insuring the intake is up-wind, or you don't have a exhaust manifold leak? One more thing, I have a 13 cfm Mako at my shop, while it has been a good tight machine, I would not recommend a Mako. Recently they received a US government contract, and replacement parts have gone though the roof (just like military toilet seats). A third stage after cooler now cost over $500.00, and Bauer's is less than a 1/3 of this. You don't even want to know about valve prices. Also, go electric, if this is not possible in your location, get a hamster on steroids with a thread mill to power it. Bruic ----- Original Message ----- From: <ScottBonis@ao*.co*> To: <techdiver@aq*.co*>; <Cavers@cavers.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2000 4:26 PM Subject: Compressors > Hi Guys, > > A friend's dive shop in the boondocks of southern Mexico has a chance to buy > a compressor and would like some opinions as to whether or not it is a good > deal. > > << New NA-12 10 cfm-5000 psi with 12 hp liquid cooled Kubota diesel with > >electric start, high psi relief, 40,000 cfm filtration, manual drain, > >one yr P/L warranty ( plus one extra yr on compressor block only) at > >$12,750. We have put together a 1/2 dozen of these same units in past > >year for use on oil drilling rigs. They have worked out real well and by > >going to liquid cooled rather than air cooled on the diesel it cuts > >the vibration level considerably. The 4500 psi DOT storage tanks are > >$400/ea The manual drain is simple as we manifold the drain lines so there > is > >only one valve to drain every 25-30 min. The compressor block is made in > >Okla. City and is similar to Bauer with some of the parts > >interchangeable. It's weight is approx 600 lbs and it's dimensions are 28 in > >x 64 in x 36 in >> > > I know nothing about the cost and value of these types of compressors. Is > this a good deal? Are there any major concerns? I'd really appreciate any > comments on this "deal". > > Thanks a lot for your time, Scott > >
Navigate by Author:
[Previous]
[Next]
[Author Search Index]
Navigate by Subject:
[Previous]
[Next]
[Subject Search Index]
[Send Reply] [Send Message with New Topic]
[Search Selection] [Mailing List Home] [Home]