I am considering a small compressor.
Any comments or first hand experience on Bavaria Fun II by IDE compressors? How does it compare to other units in the same class. I am specifically looking for a small output unit I could use for cfm trimix filling rebreather diluent and occasional 80cf bailout cylinders. Thus looking at the single phase 230v version.
In order to give fairness and equality, The Bavaria Fun compressor is the other model, better not discussed in an open forum in detail. What is worth however is giving you the relevant information for you to make an informed choice and for that you need three answers to three questions.
First question for trimix is: What is the Helium "blow-by" rate in LMP for the design at your required working pressure. You may be dissapointed when they tell you what the leak rate to charging rate is.
Alternativly you may be told its only suitable for air and thereby get away without answering the question.
Second question again with trimix is: What is the the heat dissipation rate when using only a 0.5 litres of mineral oil at the highest working pressure you require the thing to fill to. Add to this you need also to state your maximum expected ambiant air temperature for cooling but as your in Europe make it easy and say 25C
Third is the piston diameters and piston stroke: You need this to evaluate the rod loading and compression ratio of the machine with air let alone Trimix, Your told its a 3 stage block with a 0.5 litre oil sump with a tiny 0.05 liter difference between a full oil level and a minimum oil level.
Yet (and here's the kicker) the margin of incline is maximum 5 degrees at full oil level
Error and margin are slim to zero here. But if you buy it then please buy a spirit level to go with it and hope for calm seas if filling on a yacht LOL