Clark Fletcher
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Just wondering if anyone has any experience (good or bad) with Alkin Compressors? It appears they are made in Turkey.
Alkin Compressors?
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nothing good or bad about them from friends that own them. You changing your mind about a compressor?
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Clark Fletcher
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Yep. I'm reconsidering my position on compressors. I honestly thought I'd never go to the trouble of setting up my own fill station (and made it pretty clear here that I wouldn't) but, the more dives I put in, the more I'm thinking about it.
I don't ever have a lot of trouble getting tanks filled but, there are a few times when it would simply be much more convenient to walk down into the basement and fill a tank. Turns out there are a lot of times now that I dive consecutive days on the weekend at different locations and I end up needing my tanks filled late in the day. I at least partially solved that problem by buying two more HP tanks.
Right now, I'm in the "thinking about it" stage. My next major scuba-related purchase is probably going to be the drysuit. But, I figured it can't hurt to start looking at compressors.
Of course, if I get a drysuit and drop money on a compressor, I could also end up with an alimony payment.
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Had my W-31 for 8 years and so far it's been a battle axe. I have 8 bank bottles and used to continuous blend with it. Did quarterly samples when I was selling air and results were always A+. Have taken it to several events when I could get a power drop and it ran like a champ. I use Lawrence factor cartridges and synthetic oil. Have only purchased a couple of misc parts from AirTex for it.
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Clark Fletcher
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I have a W-31 and love it...
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I'm sorry to say that Clark passed away in a diving accident on October 7th.
Body of missing diver found; identity released
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So sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to family and friends.
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. My condolences to his family and friends.
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