Mako ac105. Happy days!

[jbomb001]

I've had this up and running for 2 years now and it has been and continues to do me well ! Thought I might post some pics. The closest lds to me is a 50 mile drive and they won't do a fill on the spot. So I have to drive out drop off then drive back next day to pick up.. f that. So this is what I came up with for an alternative.

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[Wookie]

You "came up" with this? This is a nicer fill station than most dive shops have, with the containment fill station and Mako blue cylinders....

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[jbomb001]

Came up with as in this was my choice as apposed to the 200 miles of driving and yes it is very nice. I could have gotten a small portable unit but I have always had a go big or go home attitude. Cost more then my car did.... I was single then.
I have sense made friends with a local guy that has a membrane system.. his system is nicer then mine lol.
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[Wookie]

I have AC-06s with a membrane system. They aren't hard to make yourself, but if you are married now, your bride might not appreciate all of the noise they make.... Either a reciprocating or a screw compressor will be loud....

 

[jbomb001]

I have been told no on that front lol I don't recall what brand of compressor he has but from what he tells me he can pump 99%o2 to 3500 psi. And he can drain 100% of his helium banks for his try mix blends.. I believe he said it ran him 60k to setup. I'm not even at half that.

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[Wookie]

He has a Rix then. They can pump 100% because they are oil less. If you were to CB helium, you would be able to pump it down to zero also. You can safely CB nitrox to 40%, I CB it to 36%, I have no need to go higher, but I routinely run at 32%. You need to use a good synthetic oil and replace the third stage piston if the machine has over 1500 hours on it. That's all.

 

[jbomb001]

Could very well be. I recall it having 2 maybe 3 motors.. ran on 220. If I recall correctly he achieved "J grade" air. I only have 90hrs on the mako.

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---------- Post added September 21st, 2015 at 06:39 PM ----------

He has a Rix then. They can pump 100% because they are oil less. If you were to CB helium, you would be able to pump it down to zero also. You can safely CB nitrox to 40%, I CB it to 36%, I have no need to go higher, but I routinely run at 32%. You need to use a good synthetic oil and replace the third stage piston if the machine has over 1500 hours on it. That's all.

For what reason is the 3rd stage piston replacement ? Is it just called for due to ware ? Or do they get contaminated after so long ?

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