SheepdogShaun
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I came across what seems like a killer deal and purchased this used Bauer (Capitano?) Compressor for $500. I didn't purchase it with the mindset of saving money. It's more about convenience....and not getting short fills from the LDS. I have big dreams of lugging it down to baja with the boys since its its gas powered. I also own a 39' Trimaran that Im hoping to outfit with a mounting location so my wife and I could dive some of the more remote locations. I'm sure I don't have to explain to you guys why I chose to park my money in a compressor investment but either way, i pulled the trigger already.
It seemed to be in decent working condition but I dropped it off with a local compressor service company. They do my work's compressors and I trust them. I made sure they were aware it's breathing air. I just learned that our regular tech has been a long time diver and has already worked on a few of these. Im sure he'll give me some advice but I figured I'd ask the real professionals too.
In the meantime, I ordered a new P0 triplex filter and some christolube as advised by my tech. I know im missing the little plastic filter on the intake hose and need to replace that prefilter as well. Ive been reading through the forum for the last few days but am really noticing the lack of a sticky (other than the "you can die" one). The search is really only helpful if you know what you're looking for and even then it's a bit hard to navigate. Im looking to learn what the capabilities of this compressor are. 5cfm? How many AL80s would you consecutively fill? Duty cycle or only what the gas motor is limited to? Able to fill nitrox? I've been seeing the term "nitrox sticks" being thrown around but it's hard to gather what they actually are or can do and what's needed for supporting equipment. Is it PP blending? What compressor mods do you recommend? Necessities? Nice to haves? I like the idea of a CO sensor but no idea what I'm looking for or where to start.
It seemed to be in decent working condition but I dropped it off with a local compressor service company. They do my work's compressors and I trust them. I made sure they were aware it's breathing air. I just learned that our regular tech has been a long time diver and has already worked on a few of these. Im sure he'll give me some advice but I figured I'd ask the real professionals too.
In the meantime, I ordered a new P0 triplex filter and some christolube as advised by my tech. I know im missing the little plastic filter on the intake hose and need to replace that prefilter as well. Ive been reading through the forum for the last few days but am really noticing the lack of a sticky (other than the "you can die" one). The search is really only helpful if you know what you're looking for and even then it's a bit hard to navigate. Im looking to learn what the capabilities of this compressor are. 5cfm? How many AL80s would you consecutively fill? Duty cycle or only what the gas motor is limited to? Able to fill nitrox? I've been seeing the term "nitrox sticks" being thrown around but it's hard to gather what they actually are or can do and what's needed for supporting equipment. Is it PP blending? What compressor mods do you recommend? Necessities? Nice to haves? I like the idea of a CO sensor but no idea what I'm looking for or where to start.