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Best Bauer distributor for price/service in North America? Looking for a Junior II or Oceanic.
Best Bauer price (USA)
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attack33
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I went with Breathing Air Systems when I bought my Junior II. I was shocked at the lack of knowledge around anything to do with my compressor when I went to pick it up. It was like they had never seen it before. I called them once to ask a question and didn't get an answer. It seems like they specialize more in fire fighting equipment. I do not expect much from them so I do not recommend them.
I have heard really good things about August Industries and I purchase odds and ends from them. If I could go back, I would have spent the extra for the Oceanus. Faster fill times and ability to grow into a cascade system which the Junior II isn't rated for.
Breathing Air has terrible service and ridiculous shipping charges.
Every time I order, they quote over $100 USD for shipping a tiny part. When I squawk, and say never mind, cancel the order, they drop it to around $50 USD. Pictures of the huge box (13x13x10") for a pressure relief valve, about 2" long, weighing maybe a whole ounce (no wonder the shipping is nuts)
Every time I order, they quote over $100 USD for shipping a tiny part. When I squawk, and say never mind, cancel the order, they drop it to around $50 USD. Pictures of the huge box (13x13x10") for a pressure relief valve, about 2" long, weighing maybe a whole ounce (no wonder the shipping is nuts)
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attack33
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Sorry, this made me laugh pretty hard. Yeah, I am super unimpressed with Breathing Air Systems. Will avoid them at all costs.
How about Bauer directly? I started with inquiries with local reps (there was differences in pricing between them), and once I accepted the quote, everything was done directly through Bauer's main office..
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