used military compressor

[manni-yunk]

I considered buying a compressor towards the end of last year. We dive a lot on my boat and the ability to top off our doubles between dives, instead of bringing 4-5 extra sets of doubles........offers a lot of convenience.

Also - we will blending Nitrox below 40% (bought Oxyhacker last year and will make our own stick).

That being said - after looking at everything available - and knowing that we want a a continuous duty compressor - Sheldons seem to be the best option.

We plan on buying one soon and came across a local guy who has a Sheldon compressor with only 12 hours and a few options on it - supposedly it is a Honda engine instead of a "knock off" (as the seller called it) and has several options including "hour meter, it has a moisture gauge, and an auto shutoff valve" that he says he paid extra for - as well as a bunch of extra hoses, etc.

Barely used (supposedly) and just doesnt need it.


That being said - The price isnt that much less than new (few hundred) - but I would save on shipping ( ballpark).

Any risk in buying it used ............or would you guys recommend just spend the extra grand, get it new, and forget the extras.


If I bought it used - I would imagine that I would have to flush the oil and run synthetic for blending nitrox.



BTW - I know overall most people say its cheaper in the long run to get fills at the LDS- but unfortunately we dont get back in time on Saturdays to get there to get fills for Sundays dive - and they are 35 miles from the boat. So between fills at night for the next day, and topping off between dives - its the convenience we are looking for - not the cost of avoiding fills. (although the closest LDS does charge an arm and a leg for Nitrox)

[rcontrera]

You may want to talk to Jim Shelden about it. Since it is his build, he is going to be the one to offer you support.

[frogman62]

Manni,
If you will let me know who is selling the compressor, I'll tell you the history.
BTW I changed to Yamakoya gas engines 3 years ago. As I understand, Yamakoya built the Honda engines for many years and then Honda moved the manufacturing to mainland China. These engines are identical, same part no's, exact fit parts as Honda and a little less expensive. I also added the 6.5 HP instead of the 5.5 HP to the 4 CFM compressors as they start easier. I talked to two large rental equipment stores (in Seattle and Dallas) that changed from Honda (6 years ago) and they are getting better service life from the Yamakoya.
For what it's worth
Jim Shelden

[Jeff Pack]

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