2.4 Kidde compressor available

[frogman62]

Recently I spotted an add on eBay for 2.4 CFM Kidde compressors
I don't have any more compressors but have the drive units to convert them from hydraulic to belt drive.
If you want to build your own scuba compressor for less than $1800 - buy one and I'll sell you the rest of the parts to do it.
Exc cond military Walter Kidde 2.4 CFM 3000 PSI air compressor paintball SCUBA | eBay
Jim Shelden
316-992-0505

 

[tbone1004]

Jim, is their actual max pressure 3000 or will they go a bit higher?

 

[2airishuman]

Thanks, Jim, I'd seen those and was just going to ask you if you still made the kits.

 

[BRT]

I use my Jim Shelden built unit to fill to close to 4000 routinely. I have several spare 2.4cfm Kiddes and would sell a few for $250 plus the ride.

 

[frogman62]

Jim, is their actual max pressure 3000 or will they go a bit higher?

Yes, these will go easily to 4500 PSI I have tested them in excess of 5000PSI but 4500 is easy
Jim Shelden

 

[frogman62]

Thanks, Jim, I'd seen those and was just going to ask you if you still made the kits.

Yes, I still make the drive assembly to convert from hydraulic to belt drive

 

[frogman62]

Jim, is their actual max pressure 3000 or will they go a bit higher?

Yes they will easily pump to 4500PSI
Jim Shelden

 

[tbone1004]

Thanks, Jim, I'd seen those and was just going to ask you if you still made the kits.

Per phone call this morning, depending on shipping, budget $300 for the conversion kit. Obviously not including motor side, just the hub conversion

 

[2airishuman]

I just spoke to Jim, also. He said these are good for around 1000-1500 hours and are not feasible to rebuild, fwiw. I am presently doing around 50-100 fills a year averaging around 80 cf per fill which would give me around 50 hours of compressor time a year or a 20-30 year useful life. Should work for my needs. I've been looking at two Bauers that are for sale locally, one a K14, one a K15, but have balked at the amount of floor space that would have to be devoted to them and the ponderous amount of effort required to relocate them.

 

[BRT]

I just spoke to Jim, also. He said these are good for around 1000-1500 hours and are not feasible to rebuild, fwiw. I am presently doing around 50-100 fills a year averaging around 80 cf per fill which would give me around 50 hours of compressor time a year or a 20-30 year useful life. Should work for my needs. I've been looking at two Bauers that are for sale locally, one a K14, one a K15, but have balked at the amount of floor space that would have to be devoted to them and the ponderous amount of effort required to relocate them.

My fill needs are similar. My unit sits on top of a parts cabinet, out of the way with the mixing stick mounted high on the wall above it. Takes up very little space. They are loud.