I locked mine up twice trying to start with ice water. After rereading the instructions, this is what I believe they convey, and works for me. Open both valves and Start compressor Start water pump with room temp water Watch temp Guage on compressor Start to climb, when it reaches 50c shut valves and start filling. Monitor temp Guage, keep it between 50 and 70c. Add ice to water as needed to keep temp below 70c. I keep bottled water in my freezer, just take out bottles as needed and stick them back in when done. I will be changing out my oil to your recommendation, I have been using royal purple and it does smell. Thanks again!
I will try the the SECO 500 lube . I purchased an inexpensive rubber pad used to cushion your knees or behind . It can be purchased at Lowe’s or Home Depot . It works great to isolate the vibration on these compressors .
I always enjoy your videos, but I must comment on this. By suspending the compressor on springs, you are not dampening anything. You are allowing it to vibrate to its maximum extent. This quiets the sound giving the illusion that you are reducing vibration, buy you are not. The only thing missing in your setup is cooling for the large piston. This is where most of the heat comes from. A high speed fan aimed at the lower cylinder is the best thing you can do to keep this unit cool.
Totally agree. That type of suspension protects the floor from vibrations, but lets the pump's vibrations go totally unchecked, even worsened. Pipes will crack, fittings and bolts will loosen, and switches and gages won't last as long.
I just decided to make the plunge from break barrel to pcp and you've convinced me to go with a Yong Heng compressor thanks to your, in-depth and meticulous information. I'm somewhat under the impression that some people may not fully appreciate the potentially unseen hazards of improper or inadequate maintenance of these air systems and it's obvious that you do and you generously share your experience based knowledge, thank you !!! BTW, when I find awesome content creators such as yourself, I encourage viewers to watch several commercials (obviously one can do something else while the commercial plays :) so that hopefully you get a nice bump to keep sharing your knowledge ! So let those commercials run people !!!
Hi. I live in Brazil. the LUB OIL for Yong Heng you described is: Oil for compressor, AW ISO 150. there are lot of manufactures. Thank you for your info and nice video!
Thank you so much brother for your time and energy you put into researching the YH. I’ve been watching you since the 2240 days. Glad to see you are still around. 👍🏻🤟🏻
Thank you so much. I was going through these great little compressors about 1 a year, for the past 4 years. I thought it was just cheap. A cheapy china product, that doesn't typically last. Man! I couldn't have been more wrong, after watching your video, It has been an eye opener. Once again , Graw-c-ass! LOL. Thank you for the knowledge you dropped on this video, for all of us Yong Heng dummies. That Seco Lube oil has made an enormous difference. Since I've been using it, I have now had my Y.H compressor for almost 2 years running, strong, with no straining noises , or noises of any kind, like it used to. Thanks again Brother in Airguns! Randy
Welcome back. You have taught me more than anyone else as I've ventured into air guns. Bought (and modified) my 2240 and AV Avenger after seeing your videos. Hope you keep making videos to educate us. (My current pursuit is improving benchrest precision/accuracy of my Daystate Pulsar via barrel polishing, heliboard tuning, barrel and receiver harmonics/vibration management, bag rider design, pellet selection/sorting, etc.)
Just got the notification that you put out a video. Looking forward to seeing it later this evening. Long time no see my friend. From, New Mexico. Stay safe and stay blessed my friend. 👍🇺🇲🤙🇺🇲✌
DUDE that anti-shake for the YH is KILLER !!!! I also own that same moisture separator, but I haven't used it yet since I still use the big blue one. I'll have to give Goldie a try with my YH. Thanks Joe !
I can't tell you how much I appreciate your content. When I decided to purchase a pcp, I watched countless hours of you tube videos to decide what rifle and support equipment to pu rchase. I had decided on the avenger. Then I came across your channel. After watching your teardown of the avenger and the simplicity and build quality of the liberty I went with the liberty instead. Thanks! I purchased a .22 then which was hard to find. I recently came across a wood stock .177 and bought it too.
Good choice on the high temp oil, been using it for over two years. BTW the makers of the coalescent filter suggest we don't open them or "they make no work", lol. They also claim up to 90% water removal so I backup with 12" tube of media and the blue to red, when wet, silicon beads as a tattle tale indicator. Way better than the little stock kotex filters! All this needs to be pumped up to pressure as well, 400 cc's? Worth it!
..you never posted your experience with the Seco Lube? Mine and others posted the oil turns black after two hours or so after fresh change, but my unit runs cooler with the Seco Lube over my favorite internet oil, Royal Purple which ALSO turns black. I contacted Lawrence Factor..crickets so far.
Very nice status update on the YH. I came to almost the same conclusions that you have with the machine and I am also in agreement that it does what its supposed to do providing you do what you're supposed to do. Love the damping device pretty cool idea. By the way, love The Leshiy 2 you have up on that awesome accent lighted shelf! Definitely sexy stuff! Look forward to the next one.
Great video. I purchased a Yong Heng compressor from your first video and works great as long as complete maintenance is done should last for years. I always blow air through both water lines to remove all water to stop any corrosion cause I have Well water. I also remove the entire cylinder check rings and lube everything with Trident Pure silicone grease and change out the oil I use is 30-weight synthetic hydraulic oil. You want a mineral oil based oil as we used in our companies quincy air compressor. Now for the condensation build up that all compressor's have is best to use a Dryer as we used for 250psi and they are expensive. For 4500 psi what you have is the next cheapest alternative. They do sell filters that Scuba divers use and they to are expensive. Just wanted to thank you once again I trust your honest reviews and they always paid off for me. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I’m so jealous of the Scott Allen anti-vibration device. I keep thinking about it day after day month after month trying to figure out how to make my own. I know ridiculous haha
I did the same an utilized a cheap chiller for a CO2 laser. Added a few peltier coolers and it recirculates the chilled water and keeps it pretty cool. Also added a bearing to the crank an piston after a catastrophic failure as an expiriment and it turned out better than expected.
One thing I've started doing is closing the tank valve and allowing the compressor to charge the filters and lines up to the pressure I intend to fill the tank to and maybe just a bit higher. Then with it running I'll open the tank and let the line and filter fill the tank, this is a way to confirm the lines and fittings aren't going to fail by testing at the moment of use. I also have been experimenting with using refrigeration line drier on the air intake. While it's not good to add resistance on the suction side, preliminary findings are completely dry high pressure output.
Thank you for the video it was very informative I purchased one of these compressors a week ago and I have a guy coming to set it up for me that sets up a lot of scuba compressors around town and fire departments and stuff so he is going to come help me get mine set up I'm looking forward to using it. 5th
Hey bud. I know this video of yours is old. But i want to thank you for this video about the Diester 500 hydraulic lubricant. Man,, i have used this lubricant for a long time as i do oil changes of course. And the compresor piston have stayed clean. Even the oil never darkens as other one i've had,, that ruined another compressor that i have not taken apart to clean. But once i purchased a new one,, i started using Seco Diester from the very first filling. Is the best suggestion you have made once you find out yourself about this oil. I use the crab about my compressor and have always worked with no pumping strengh loss. And stays clean, which is critical. You are very good educator as you have learned from experience. Very cool from you to share.
@@AirVelocitySport Yep, as soon i saw what you went through, and you pointed out this Lubricant. I figure that it was the root of my problem. The compressor wasnt reaching to 3k psi fill..the neddle would stale somewhere in between from 2,200- 2500 psi. I use my new working unit for scuba, also for a tire filling portable tank unit. That i can carry in my trunk. I am using a 62ci/3000 HK army. For this gadget. Plus another portable invention that i fill soda stream cylinders. And screw in the unit,, to recompress either low or out pressure aerosol cans. Like WD40. That many guys throw them away cuz they wont spray and still like half full.>>> This is an example with a Febreze air freshner ruclips.net/user/shortsmvTl47JENIQ?feature=share3
So happy to see you have converted over to using quality oil. I use Secolube myslef. That Hydaulic fluid #46 that you recommended in your original YH video based upon the owners manual is smelly and a YH killer.
I looked into this oil. Too expensive costs as much as a rebuild kit for the YH. I stay with more reasonable Husky brand synthetic or blend compressor oil and rebuild if need to later on. Pump is easy and simple to work on. Parts are plentiful and cheap. To me these are what keep the pump lasts: frequent oil change, keep it cool, don't abuse it. YH is my first pump and it is good as many claims. Pcp gun thing is expensive with many stuffs to buy but usually is a one time investment. Well worth it for the fun of shooting. I buy a used scba 30min on eBay this week for $45 and also a cga 347 on eBay for $50 this week. With the pump goodbye air fill place! It doesn't have to be so expensive like they want you to believe. Good search and resourceful will make this pcp thing affordable. I have a Benjamin Marauder and Discovery, 3 scuba tanks, 1 scba tank, fill hoses and accessories, YH pump, moisture filter gold can, hand pump, gun carrying cases for both guns and a gun holder for about $1k. All used except the YH, cga347 fill hose adapter and fittings. My next gun will be new and it will be the Avenger. The Avenger is as good as the Marauder with more features especially the regulator and 4500psi. Don't always believe into buying the more expensive is better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Genial. Enhorabuena desde España, tus videos son muy esclarecedores y muy útiles. La información técnica y práctica sobre el uso del compresor me está ayudando mucho. Si en algún momento pudieras indicar un protocolo o lista de los pasos a seguir para llenar una botella PCP con un compresor, te lo agradecería. En uno de tus vídeos de hace unos años ya mencionas algo, pero si pudieras actualizar esta información sería de mucha utilidad. De nuevo mi más sincera enhorabuena y muchas gracias. Felicidades. Un abrazo
Great video as usual Stephen. SUPER informative. I’ve had better luck just using cool tap water on my DAVV compressor at home. The manufacture says it operates most efficiently between 55C and 75C (131F and 167F). I locked up my compressor at startup once using ice water. I typically run mine in 15 min increments, and I’ve never gotten the water hotter than 59C. I’m a HUGE proponent of the 1way check valve on the tank. It eliminates the need to “guess” when to open the valve on the scuba tank. When I have a working prototype of the magnet version of the dampening device I’ll shoot one your way. It might be a few months because I’m leaving Cali and moving to Tennessee. Time for a new pace of life my friend. Maybe when all gets settled you can come visit and we’ll shoot a hunting/shooting video on the 50 acre property? That would be amazing!
Thank you Scott for all your help and advice over the years. Looking forward to to new and improved SAVDD. Best of luck on your move. Glad you will be closer to me.
Great video. Congratulations. I use the same way regarding the starting and bleeding valves. Never had any issues so far. I'll try this compressor oil. Thanks.
I have noticed with my YH that it needs "FULL POWER" to start / run correctly - in other words as little extension cord as possible and the heaviest gauge cord you can get. Thanks for all the great tips!
The best way to avoid concerns with the safety of post compressor drying devices is to not use one. I dry my air BEFORE it's compressed. I pull my feed air through 4 pounds of desiccant in a clear container (so I can monitor desiccant status). Cheap, effective, safe. Easy-peasy.
Glad to read, I was planning on doing the same if this Amazon return Vevor design model that looks similar is functional. Was low on oil, so need to invest in some before powering on to test. I also need to research more regarding, so know in advance what all to be on the lookout for. I'm also thinking additional cooling anywhere can be applied will also help with lifecycle as reads like the Vevor are like some of the YH clones that have issues. Like better air compressor system design, seems best to place the radiator and desiccant on the input.
Look up how all the top breathing air compressor brands do things then backtrack. The way you described sounds expensive and is not being filtered right as the desiccants / molecular sieve work best under pressure (air is being squeezed). Its best to either have a molecular sieve and a charcoal filter inline OR have a molecular sieve + charcoal filter combined.
As far as cooling the compressor and keeping the top cylinder water jacket area clean and free from corrosion. Using Automotive Dexcool and leaving the ice block in the bag so the coolant doesn't dilute.
Awesome!! Another great informative video!! Your content absolutely rocks!! Also, thank you so much for the shoutout, we greatly appreciate that!! Have an amazing day and happy holidays!!
ive decided to buy one and will be under advice be running a coolant not just iced water i believe itll be more beneficial..i can get one now for a tad over 200 uk pounds..if i get 5 years use and its still running well it doesnt take a genius to work out the savings and the convenience to make it a best buy..ur upgrades are noted and will be utilized .keep up the good videos that are a must to being a happy self sufficent airgunner..merry xmas brother.
For anyone coming into the PCP world. . be prepared to spend around $3k buying the yong heng compressor, oil/water separation & carbon filters, proper oil, one way line adapters, water bucket, water bucket for freezing, carbon fiber air tank, Marauder(air rifle), Mid tier Mil scope, scope rings, bipod, scope level, pellets. Its an expensive initial investment but can last for years if you take care of your stuff. A filter you could use instead of the particle one is a cotton/charcoal/cotton filter to further purify the air after the oil/water separator
That’s what I do. Actually use both of the filters he has, one to remove the bulk of the moisture and the second as a filter and more moisture removal from the desiccant. Seems to be working great… of and a small filter inline right before going into the gun. So maybe 3 stage
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You !! It`s about time all the above was explained properly !! by the way, That Paintball one way filler from air tank is > Perfect > BIG Smiles to you for making this Vid, also it`s pricey but if you can use a Tungsten High Hat for your Piston and also for your Foster fittings, I think you may not have any Probs
It's a pity I can't send you photos because after a year my compressor blew the piston cylinder off the aluminium crankcase. I fixed it now It's just lucky I was 7 yards away from it. I also have a twin cylinder tuxing compressor now and it's brilliant and pumps my 6.9 liter bottle up in 20 minutes from empty 😀
I added a bearing onto the crankshaft and fit the piston arm to the bearings OD. Much quieter an less vibration in the unit. I wish i could post a picture an show you my new creation lol. Had a catasrophic failure when the piston arm seized to the crank shaft and actually snapped the arm off the bottom of the piston.
Just having to catch your video been using these compressors for 33 years now and then use an I sense the beginning we are started the compressor the water circulating first and then we put the ice then after the water and machine started it cools off in a matter of minutes and like you say it doesn't have no chance of shrinking that aluminum top and believe it or not dampener device you have is something that we've had we used a piece of wood with Springs to two Springs in each corner works great I be interested in seeing the one with the magnet
great review and update. Im using mobile1 0w-16 full synthetic in my yong heng after switching over from the recommended iso aw46 hydralic oil and the oily smell is alot less. I think I have 50 working hours under load with the 0w16 oil and its doing fine. I will try the diester oil to see if it the oily smell stops. I got the yh may 2019 so I think the lower pistion is made better than the earlier versions. never had mine apart to check it. I think low viscosity oils are the right type for the yong heng since the crank/rod lower is splash lubrication so thicker oils more than say sae30 won't splash up to the lower pistion cylinder block on the up stroke. I only use the yh 2 or 3 times a year now to fill my scbas from 1000 to 4500 since getting the ayrteck booster pump. I now have 3000psi of usable air from each scba tank 6 total. its perfect for the big bore air hogging pcps.
I found the kobalt full synthetic compressor oil worked great for me I may be completely wrong but my compressor is doing great and not really any smell
Normally, the type of isolator you are using would be used to protect a nice hardwood floor or table, not to protect the pump from vibrations. A mount to protect the pump itself would be a very heavy frame bolted solidly to the floor or weighted pallet to prevent the components from making large vibration excursions.
Awesome Steve thanks for sharing I really miss your videos ...I can see you got that leshiy and alot of cool stuff would love to see how you tune your fx impact I know got one or had one ... hope all is good happy new year buddy stay safe ... I got the same compressor I just use it to fill my guns no tank yet
I would use o rings used for muffler hangers instead of springs to reduce vibration.( yeah I wasn’t concerned about the separator once I saw that frame box that reminds me of a turntable platform for DJ coffins lol)
I just did a video on my air tube on my gun when I took it apart. I've not had a water separator for 2 years and my gun had lot of water in the air tube
Have you seen the video on YT where a guy wraps a copper tube around the high pressure pipe on the compressor and runs the coolant water through it? The amount of water he pulls out of the high pressure bleed valve is crazy. His solution is a bit "rough". I will try it the next time I have to fill my bottle.
I'm going to make a safety cage for this compressor and all the components that come under this enormous pressure, with just enough recesses to be able to operate it! Just like you inflate a truck tire. If something goes terribly wrong I won't get hurt, also I'm going to try to get all the controls, taps, gauges to the back of the pump and a bigger fan that cools from back to front all parts including the high pressure part of the pump!
Good to see you put on a new video. Could you please give us some information on your leshiy 2 setup. Looks like you have a 350 mm with the mod50 moderator. What caliber or calibers do you have and what size and weight slugs are working best for you and at what speed? I have used your .2503 dish, cup, flats and .254 cup. Thursday I put a order in for some more .254s cups in 32 and 34gr As well as some .3033 50gr cups. Would love to see a video of you shooting your AVS slugs out of your leshiy 2.
Thank you Robert. Yes you got it correct on the Leshiy 2 setup. Mine is .25 and it loves the 32 grain cup or 34 flat at 915 fps. It took a little time to find an accurate node when tuning the Leshiy 2 but I got it. I will do a video as soon as possible.
I just bought this Yong Heng compressor and the Toauto water/oil separator. After only one use I found the steel fittings already rusting. I disconnected the line that runs into the black filter assembly and found that fitting with rust and white corrosion. The white filter element was already catching rust. In my opinion all these lines need to be replaced with stainless steel fittings. Also the fittings on the water/oil separator need to be stainless. You need to do a video demonstrating how to fix this issue plus include your sources and all the exact sizes (NPT, Metric etc...). It's a safety issue plus no one needs rust particles reaching their guns and tanks.
Have you ever tried to fit an air dryer on the intake? Dry air in the whole system should avoid all the problems with condensation and corrosion in the compressor.
Hello, A very nice presentation. I will offer a couple suggestions for inexperienced shooters who get a compressor, or any use of tapered pipe fittings. The first is to wrap the Teflon sealing tape in the same direction that the fittings are assembled. For me it is easiest to hold the fitting in my right hand and the tape roll in my left while wrapping a couple layers, while leaving the first thread on the small end bare of tape. This reduces the chances of the scraps of tape at the end from being sheared off and getting into your system. Bad things can happen when the tape gets under a valve seat.
I use my compressor for filling scuba tanks. I use some of the normal molecular sieve housings in line on a broom handle. I hang the handle so the sieve housings are down and will let moisture drain down to the air bleeder at the bottom. The cotton pre filter housing is upstream so all of it goes down at the u bend. I also use Lube-V synthetic breathing oil. Honestly I'm sure Royal purple is probably better, but not for breathing air. I wish I could use another oil product, but again ...breathing air...no options other than food grade. As to those water purge housings, they sure look like there is space at the bottom that will just collect moisture. It is better to have the moisture collect by the cotton pre filter before it hits the other filter housings.
Pretty sure none of these are going to corrode because they’re all made of anodized aluminum I use both of those you have there. The new one you got is my stage 1, and then the second one with the desiccant as my second stage. Super clean and dry.
I love you videos and the education you bring to the air gunning community . I can listen to you and learn all day but those beautiful airguns on your shelf deserve a much better compressor that doesn't requires so much effort and mechanical attention . I had two of these a few years ago they are just not worth your time , ultimately with just a few / handful of use I had to put them in the dumpster . Please don't waist your time with a Yong Heng compressor when you could be shooting those wonderful pellet rifles. Anyway thumbs up to your very articulate and well presented video .
RED LINE would work very well then, and it's available in quarts. It's polyol ester base oil, the same as jet engine oil, and is thermally stable to around 700° f.
Love your videos,so informative. Can you tell me where in Long Island, I can shoot my air guns.I visit my daughter in Bethpage. I live in NJ now, and this state is a pain in the you know what. Thank you
First off I always find your videos very informative, I just purchased a young hang compressor and the exact oil water separator which I have a question about in your opinion is it necessary or a good idea to use the filter that came with the young hang in conjunction with the oil water separator I was thinking two has to be better then one or am I over doing it thanks for any advice you might provide
I have look and search but can't get that oil in Australia. The only one that I think would come close is the Amsoil pci synthetic rotary screw compressor oil iso 46. But not sure.
Please could you explain the process of installing the Hose from new (out of the box) that fits to the compressor and tank? Is there a small white o-ring type membrane that fits between the Hose connector and the main body? or should you simply just fit the Hose direct to the main output line? The destructions in the Creworks compressor i bought that is similar to the compressor in your video has very poor instructions.
Do you have a link to one the forum post with the ruptured air dryer cylinder? I have an unbranded one myself (I don't think there's any quality difference between the branded and unbranded ones) that I pump up to max 3000psi.
I purchased the 1)npt ss bleed value 2) ss npt cga fill nut and nipple 3) ss npt 1/4 male to 1/8 female npt 4) 8mm Quick-Disconnect Plug Adapter, Stainless Steel 1/8" NPT Male It's leaking from both ends of the bleed valve was I suppose to put washer in it on both ends before I install the nipple and the reducer on the other end? Or do I suppose to just crank down on the nipple and reducer until it stop leaking?
I have the Tuxing compressor(yong heng clone) and use 0w-40 synthetic motor oil(mobil 1 brand), 2 years on it and I get zero oil blow by fouling my air filter and no smell of oil in the air.
Hoestly i filled with yong heng for a year with the shitty filter it came with and opened up my pcp and there was no sign of any corosion or rust and i use it almost daily. I still got an air drier, big gold one. I just used to purge it alot as i was filling.
Back when you were doing the review on the air Venturi adventure 25 Cal you were talking about making your own slugs where have you found the mold for the 25 Cal slugs cuz I've been wanting to get started making my own as well anxiously awaiting your reply have a blessed day
First off, thank you for your informative videos! I have learned much from them. Second, do you know what type of fitting goes on the output side of the block, where the hose connects? I have been wanting to put a foster,quick disconnect, on that aluminum output block and I am having problems trying to find the thread and fitting type. I wish that there was already a male to female fitting that would allow me to screw the foster directly into the compressor. Any help, ie; part numbers, would be much appreciated! Thank you for your time!!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with the Yong Heng Air Compressor. I have purchased the compressor and also the TOAUTO 30Mpa High Pressure Air Filter External Water Oil Separator Filtration for Air Compressor Air Pump. As I am new to PCP's, I am having difficulty locating an SCBA tank or understanding the size like the 88 cubic tank you mention in the video. I understand the Air Tanks Plus - one-way fill station CGA 347 and will probably purchase this as well but would appreciate it if you could recommend or direct me to finding a tank as you demonstrated. Please note, I just acquired the UMAREX Gauntlet and have been using a Hand pump to fill it to the 3000 psi level. Thanks in Advance
Hi switch from one oil to the other? Did you drain the old oil then added the new one or did you have to wash it some how? Thanks for sharing your findings
i think there might be error in translation (my guess) what it should be (and again that's just guess) is this type of oil: Direct Drive Compressor Oil ISO46
I locked mine up twice trying to start with ice water. After rereading the instructions, this is what I believe they convey, and works for me.
Open both valves and Start compressor
Start water pump with room temp water
Watch temp Guage on compressor Start to climb, when it reaches 50c shut valves and start filling.
Monitor temp Guage, keep it between 50 and 70c.
Add ice to water as needed to keep temp below 70c.
I keep bottled water in my freezer, just take out bottles as needed and stick them back in when done.
I will be changing out my oil to your recommendation, I have been using royal purple and it does smell. Thanks again!
I will try the the SECO 500 lube . I purchased an inexpensive rubber pad used to cushion your knees or behind . It can be purchased at Lowe’s or Home Depot . It works great to isolate the vibration on these compressors .
I always enjoy your videos, but I must comment on this. By suspending the compressor on springs, you are not dampening anything. You are allowing it to vibrate to its maximum extent. This quiets the sound giving the illusion that you are reducing vibration, buy you are not. The only thing missing in your setup is cooling for the large piston. This is where most of the heat comes from. A high speed fan aimed at the lower cylinder is the best thing you can do to keep this unit cool.
Totally agree. That type of suspension protects the floor from vibrations, but lets the pump's vibrations go totally unchecked, even worsened. Pipes will crack, fittings and bolts will loosen, and switches and gages won't last as long.
I just decided to make the plunge from break barrel to pcp and you've convinced me to go with a Yong Heng compressor thanks to your, in-depth and meticulous information. I'm somewhat under the impression that some people may not fully appreciate the potentially unseen hazards of improper or inadequate maintenance of these air systems and it's obvious that you do and you generously share your experience based knowledge, thank you !!!
BTW, when I find awesome content creators such as yourself, I encourage viewers to watch several commercials (obviously one can do something else while the commercial plays :) so that hopefully you get a nice bump to keep sharing your knowledge ! So let those commercials run people !!!
Hi. I live in Brazil. the LUB OIL for Yong Heng you described is: Oil for compressor, AW ISO 150. there are lot of manufactures. Thank you for your info and nice video!
Thank you so much brother for your time and energy you put into researching the YH. I’ve been watching you since the 2240 days. Glad to see you are still around. 👍🏻🤟🏻
Thank you for watching you are why I do these videos.
Thank you so much. I was going through these great little compressors about 1 a year, for the past 4 years. I thought it was just cheap. A cheapy china product, that doesn't typically last. Man! I couldn't have been more wrong, after watching your video, It has been an eye opener. Once again , Graw-c-ass! LOL. Thank you for the knowledge you dropped on this video, for all of us Yong Heng dummies. That Seco Lube oil has made an enormous difference. Since I've been using it, I have now had my Y.H compressor for almost 2 years running, strong, with no straining noises , or noises of any kind, like it used to.
Thanks again Brother in Airguns!
Randy
What kind of oil were you using previously?
Welcome back. You have taught me more than anyone else as I've ventured into air guns. Bought (and modified) my 2240 and AV Avenger after seeing your videos. Hope you keep making videos to educate us. (My current pursuit is improving benchrest precision/accuracy of my Daystate Pulsar via barrel polishing, heliboard tuning, barrel and receiver harmonics/vibration management, bag rider design, pellet selection/sorting, etc.)
Just got the notification that you put out a video. Looking forward to seeing it later this evening. Long time no see my friend. From, New Mexico. Stay safe and stay blessed my friend. 👍🇺🇲🤙🇺🇲✌
DUDE that anti-shake for the YH is KILLER !!!! I also own that same moisture separator, but I haven't used it yet since I still use the big blue one. I'll have to give Goldie a try with my YH. Thanks Joe !
Very informative, thank you Stephen.
Good to hear/see you again.
I can't tell you how much I appreciate your content. When I decided to purchase a pcp, I watched countless hours of you tube videos to decide what rifle and support equipment to pu rchase. I had decided on the avenger. Then I came across your channel. After watching your teardown of the avenger and the simplicity and build quality of the liberty I went with the liberty instead. Thanks! I purchased a .22 then which was hard to find. I recently came across a wood stock .177 and bought it too.
would that be a nova liberty, looking for my first pcp.
Good choice on the high temp oil, been using it for over two years. BTW the makers of the coalescent filter suggest we don't open them or "they make no work", lol. They also claim up to 90% water removal so I backup with 12" tube of media and the blue to red, when wet, silicon beads as a tattle tale indicator. Way better than the little stock kotex filters! All this needs to be pumped up to pressure as well, 400 cc's? Worth it!
..you never posted your experience with the Seco Lube? Mine and others posted the oil turns black after two hours or so after fresh change, but my unit runs cooler with the Seco Lube over my favorite internet oil, Royal Purple which ALSO turns black. I contacted Lawrence Factor..crickets so far.
Very nice status update on the YH. I came to almost the same conclusions that you have with the machine and I am also in agreement that it does what its supposed to do providing you do what you're supposed to do. Love the damping device pretty cool idea. By the way, love The Leshiy 2 you have up on that awesome accent lighted shelf! Definitely sexy stuff! Look forward to the next one.
Thank you, Haji. Always appreciate your input.
Not sure how long ago I subscribed, but I've enjoyed watching and learning from your journey into airgunning! Keep it up.
Great video. I purchased a Yong Heng compressor from your first video and works great as long as complete maintenance is done should last for years. I always blow air through both water lines to remove all water to stop any corrosion cause I have Well water. I also remove the entire cylinder check rings and lube everything with Trident Pure silicone grease and change out the oil I use is 30-weight synthetic hydraulic oil. You want a mineral oil based oil as we used in our companies quincy air compressor. Now for the condensation build up that all compressor's have is best to use a Dryer as we used for 250psi and they are expensive. For 4500 psi what you have is the next cheapest alternative. They do sell filters that Scuba divers use and they to are expensive. Just wanted to thank you once again I trust your honest reviews and they always paid off for me. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thank you Mike for that info. They do sell the combination air dryer and drain in one on Amazon. Maybe I'll try that one
Really happy to see you back at it!
I'm seeing some new guns behind you, looking forward to those new videos... 🙂
I’m so jealous of the Scott Allen anti-vibration device. I keep thinking about it day after day month after month trying to figure out how to make my own. I know ridiculous haha
I accepted your advice about the filter. I import one from USA. Fantastic!
Good content. I made a radiator system for my compressor with a coolant! Thanks for your work.
I did the same an utilized a cheap chiller for a CO2 laser. Added a few peltier coolers and it recirculates the chilled water and keeps it pretty cool. Also added a bearing to the crank an piston after a catastrophic failure as an expiriment and it turned out better than expected.
One thing I've started doing is closing the tank valve and allowing the compressor to charge the filters and lines up to the pressure I intend to fill the tank to and maybe just a bit higher. Then with it running I'll open the tank and let the line and filter fill the tank, this is a way to confirm the lines and fittings aren't going to fail by testing at the moment of use. I also have been experimenting with using refrigeration line drier on the air intake. While it's not good to add resistance on the suction side, preliminary findings are completely dry high pressure output.
Thank you for the video it was very informative I purchased one of these compressors a week ago and I have a guy coming to set it up for me that sets up a lot of scuba compressors around town and fire departments and stuff so he is going to come help me get mine set up I'm looking forward to using it. 5th
Hey bud. I know this video of yours is old. But i want to thank you for this video about the Diester 500 hydraulic lubricant. Man,, i have used this lubricant for a long time as i do oil changes of course. And the compresor piston have stayed clean. Even the oil never darkens as other one i've had,, that ruined another compressor that i have not taken apart to clean. But once i purchased a new one,, i started using Seco Diester from the very first filling. Is the best suggestion you have made once you find out yourself about this oil. I use the crab about my compressor and have always worked with no pumping strengh loss. And stays clean, which is critical. You are very good educator as you have learned from experience. Very cool from you to share.
Thank you! Glad the information was helpful
@@AirVelocitySport Yep, as soon i saw what you went through, and you pointed out this Lubricant. I figure that it was the root of my problem. The compressor wasnt reaching to 3k psi fill..the neddle would stale somewhere in between from 2,200- 2500 psi. I use my new working unit for scuba, also for a tire filling portable tank unit. That i can carry in my trunk. I am using a 62ci/3000 HK army. For this gadget. Plus another portable invention that i fill soda stream cylinders. And screw in the unit,, to recompress either low or out pressure aerosol cans. Like WD40. That many guys throw them away cuz they wont spray and still like half full.>>> This is an example with a Febreze air freshner ruclips.net/user/shortsmvTl47JENIQ?feature=share3
Another great video from yourself. Informative and well explained. I've watched and enjoyed everyone you've done so please keep them coming 👍
So happy to see you have converted over to using quality oil. I use Secolube myslef. That Hydaulic fluid #46 that you recommended in your original YH video based upon the owners manual is smelly and a YH killer.
I looked into this oil. Too expensive costs as much as a rebuild kit for the YH.
I stay with more reasonable Husky brand synthetic or blend compressor oil and rebuild if need to later on. Pump is easy and simple to work on. Parts are plentiful and cheap.
To me these are what keep the pump lasts: frequent oil change, keep it cool, don't abuse it.
YH is my first pump and it is good as many claims. Pcp gun thing is expensive with many stuffs to buy but usually is a one time investment. Well worth it for the fun of shooting.
I buy a used scba 30min on eBay this week for $45 and also a cga 347 on eBay for $50 this week. With the pump goodbye air fill place!
It doesn't have to be so expensive like they want you to believe.
Good search and resourceful will make this pcp thing affordable.
I have a Benjamin Marauder and Discovery, 3 scuba tanks, 1 scba tank, fill hoses and accessories, YH pump, moisture filter gold can, hand pump, gun carrying cases for both guns and a gun holder for about $1k.
All used except the YH, cga347 fill hose adapter and fittings. My next gun will be new and it will be the Avenger. The Avenger is as good as the Marauder with more features especially the regulator and 4500psi.
Don't always believe into buying the more expensive is better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Genial. Enhorabuena desde España, tus videos son muy esclarecedores y muy útiles. La información técnica y práctica sobre el uso del compresor me está ayudando mucho. Si en algún momento pudieras indicar un protocolo o lista de los pasos a seguir para llenar una botella PCP con un compresor, te lo agradecería. En uno de tus vídeos de hace unos años ya mencionas algo, pero si pudieras actualizar esta información sería de mucha utilidad. De nuevo mi más sincera enhorabuena y muchas gracias. Felicidades. Un abrazo
Great video as usual Stephen. SUPER informative. I’ve had better luck just using cool tap water on my DAVV compressor at home. The manufacture says it operates most efficiently between 55C and 75C (131F and 167F). I locked up my compressor at startup once using ice water. I typically run mine in 15 min increments, and I’ve never gotten the water hotter than 59C. I’m a HUGE proponent of the 1way check valve on the tank. It eliminates the need to “guess” when to open the valve on the scuba tank.
When I have a working prototype of the magnet version of the dampening device I’ll shoot one your way. It might be a few months because I’m leaving Cali and moving to Tennessee. Time for a new pace of life my friend. Maybe when all gets settled you can come visit and we’ll shoot a hunting/shooting video on the 50 acre property? That would be amazing!
Thank you Scott for all your help and advice over the years. Looking forward to to new and improved SAVDD. Best of luck on your move. Glad you will be closer to me.
Bravo, sehr gut erklärt. Jetzt weiß ich was ich machen muss.👍
Great video. Congratulations. I use the same way regarding the starting and bleeding valves. Never had any issues so far. I'll try this compressor oil. Thanks.
As always great video! Thanks for the info.
I have noticed with my YH that it needs "FULL POWER" to start / run correctly - in other words as little extension cord as possible and the heaviest gauge cord you can get. Thanks for all the great tips!
Yes, mine as well. Will not work on my 15 amp Ling in the garage but work fine on my 20 amp line in the house.
Good to see you brother. Great update.
Thanks Steve from 518 Fishing. Great video. Very informative. As always 👍
Thank you Rick. Hope to see you soon
You always have very good information!!
Thank you for all you do.! I always learn a lot from your videos
Excellent review 👍. Thank you!
Thanks for all the great information.
The best way to avoid concerns with the safety of post compressor drying devices is to not use one. I dry my air BEFORE it's compressed. I pull my feed air through 4 pounds of desiccant in a clear container (so I can monitor desiccant status). Cheap, effective, safe. Easy-peasy.
Glad to read, I was planning on doing the same if this Amazon return Vevor design model that looks similar is functional. Was low on oil, so need to invest in some before powering on to test. I also need to research more regarding, so know in advance what all to be on the lookout for.
I'm also thinking additional cooling anywhere can be applied will also help with lifecycle as reads like the Vevor are like some of the YH clones that have issues.
Like better air compressor system design, seems best to place the radiator and desiccant on the input.
Look up how all the top breathing air compressor brands do things then backtrack. The way you described sounds expensive and is not being filtered right as the desiccants / molecular sieve work best under pressure (air is being squeezed). Its best to either have a molecular sieve and a charcoal filter inline OR have a molecular sieve + charcoal filter combined.
The problem is compressing air puts energy into it as heat. This heat and then cooling is what precipitates the water.
As far as cooling the compressor and keeping the top cylinder water jacket area clean and free from corrosion. Using Automotive Dexcool and leaving the ice block in the bag so the coolant doesn't dilute.
Great Video ! Thank You !
4= 1/2in diameter 1in long springs in the rubber mounts works verry well.
I was going to set mine on those square foam donuts that Pyramid ships pellet tins in but I like this idea better.
You're informative, interesting, and use excellent grammar. AND I can fix my air compressor now!
Awesome!! Another great informative video!! Your content absolutely rocks!! Also, thank you so much for the shoutout, we greatly appreciate that!! Have an amazing day and happy holidays!!
Thank you Andrew. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
ive decided to buy one and will be under advice be running a coolant not just iced water i believe itll be more beneficial..i can get one now for a tad over 200 uk pounds..if i get 5 years use and its still running well it doesnt take a genius to work out the savings and the convenience to make it a best buy..ur upgrades are noted and will be utilized .keep up the good videos that are a must to being a happy self sufficent airgunner..merry xmas brother.
For anyone coming into the PCP world. . be prepared to spend around $3k buying the yong heng compressor, oil/water separation & carbon filters, proper oil, one way line adapters, water bucket, water bucket for freezing, carbon fiber air tank, Marauder(air rifle), Mid tier Mil scope, scope rings, bipod, scope level, pellets.
Its an expensive initial investment but can last for years if you take care of your stuff.
A filter you could use instead of the particle one is a cotton/charcoal/cotton filter to further purify the air after the oil/water separator
That’s what I do.
Actually use both of the filters he has, one to remove the bulk of the moisture and the second as a filter and more moisture removal from the desiccant.
Seems to be working great… of and a small filter inline right before going into the gun.
So maybe 3 stage
Good review on compressor had mine 5 months I'm useing summit hydraulic oil the numbers are better than royal blue and it's made for compressors.
Thanks for providing so much useful information! Excellent!
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You !! It`s about time all the above was explained properly !! by the way, That Paintball one way filler from air tank is > Perfect > BIG Smiles to you for making this Vid, also it`s pricey but if you can use a Tungsten High Hat for your Piston and also for your Foster fittings, I think you may not have any Probs
It's a pity I can't send you photos because after a year my compressor blew the piston cylinder off the aluminium crankcase. I fixed it now It's just lucky I was 7 yards away from it. I also have a twin cylinder tuxing compressor now and it's brilliant and pumps my 6.9 liter bottle up in 20 minutes from empty 😀
I added a bearing onto the crankshaft and fit the piston arm to the bearings OD. Much quieter an less vibration in the unit. I wish i could post a picture an show you my new creation lol. Had a catasrophic failure when the piston arm seized to the crank shaft and actually snapped the arm off the bottom of the piston.
Just having to catch your video been using these compressors for 33 years now and then use an I sense the beginning we are started the compressor the water circulating first and then we put the ice then after the water and machine started it cools off in a matter of minutes and like you say it doesn't have no chance of shrinking that aluminum top and believe it or not dampener device you have is something that we've had we used a piece of wood with Springs to two Springs in each corner works great I be interested in seeing the one with the magnet
Thanks for the tip. Just getting ready to put oil in new compressor. 😆
great review and update. Im using mobile1 0w-16 full synthetic in my yong heng after switching over from the recommended iso aw46 hydralic oil and the oily smell is alot less. I think I have 50 working hours under load with the 0w16 oil and its doing fine. I will try the diester oil to see if it the oily smell stops. I got the yh may 2019 so I think the lower pistion is made better than the earlier versions. never had mine apart to check it. I think low viscosity oils are the right type for the yong heng since the crank/rod lower is splash lubrication so thicker oils more than say sae30 won't splash up to the lower pistion cylinder block on the up stroke. I only use the yh 2 or 3 times a year now to fill my scbas from 1000 to 4500 since getting the ayrteck booster pump. I now have 3000psi of usable air from each scba tank 6 total. its perfect for the big bore air hogging pcps.
I found the kobalt full synthetic compressor oil worked great for me I may be completely wrong but my compressor is doing great and not really any smell
Normally, the type of isolator you are using would be used to protect a nice hardwood floor or table, not to protect the pump from vibrations.
A mount to protect the pump itself would be a very heavy frame bolted solidly to the floor or weighted pallet to prevent the components from making large vibration excursions.
informative..thx for the update..i feel better about getting the compressor.
Awesome Steve thanks for sharing I really miss your videos ...I can see you got that leshiy and alot of cool stuff would love to see how you tune your fx impact I know got one or had one ... hope all is good happy new year buddy stay safe ... I got the same compressor I just use it to fill my guns no tank yet
Thanks, several fantastic tips ! Appreciate it.
I would use o rings used for muffler hangers instead of springs to reduce vibration.( yeah I wasn’t concerned about the separator once I saw that frame box that reminds me of a turntable platform for DJ coffins lol)
The lead Elmer of air guns!!!
I just did a video on my air tube on my gun when I took it apart. I've not had a water separator for 2 years and my gun had lot of water in the air tube
its been a long time since your last vlog. more vlog please!!!
Thank you
Have you seen the video on YT where a guy wraps a copper tube around the high pressure pipe on the compressor and runs the coolant water through it? The amount of water he pulls out of the high pressure bleed valve is crazy.
His solution is a bit "rough". I will try it the next time I have to fill my bottle.
I'm going to make a safety cage for this compressor and all the components that come under this enormous pressure, with just enough recesses to be able to operate it!
Just like you inflate a truck tire.
If something goes terribly wrong I won't get hurt, also I'm going to try to get all the controls, taps, gauges to the back of the pump and a bigger fan that cools from back to front all parts including the high pressure part of the pump!
Good to see you put on a new video. Could you please give us some information on your leshiy 2 setup. Looks like you have a 350 mm with the mod50 moderator. What caliber or calibers do you have and what size and weight slugs are working best for you and at what speed? I have used your .2503 dish, cup, flats and .254 cup.
Thursday I put a order in for some more .254s cups in 32 and 34gr As well as some .3033 50gr cups.
Would love to see a video of you shooting your AVS slugs out of your leshiy 2.
Thank you Robert. Yes you got it correct on the Leshiy 2 setup. Mine is .25 and it loves the 32 grain cup or 34 flat at 915 fps. It took a little time to find an accurate node when tuning the Leshiy 2 but I got it. I will do a video as soon as possible.
@@AirVelocitySport great, thanks!
I just bought this Yong Heng compressor and the Toauto water/oil separator. After only one use I found the steel fittings already rusting. I disconnected the line that runs into the black filter assembly and found that fitting with rust and white corrosion. The white filter element was already catching rust. In my opinion all these lines need to be replaced with stainless steel fittings. Also the fittings on the water/oil separator need to be stainless. You need to do a video demonstrating how to fix this issue plus include your sources and all the exact sizes (NPT, Metric etc...). It's a safety issue plus no one needs rust particles reaching their guns and tanks.
Have you ever tried to fit an air dryer on the intake? Dry air in the whole system should avoid all the problems with condensation and corrosion in the compressor.
No I haven't but it's a good idea.
Where have you been. Love your content.
Hello,
A very nice presentation. I will offer a couple suggestions for inexperienced shooters who get a compressor, or any use of tapered pipe fittings. The first is to wrap the Teflon sealing tape in the same direction that the fittings are assembled. For me it is easiest to hold the fitting in my right hand and the tape roll in my left while wrapping a couple layers, while leaving the first thread on the small end bare of tape. This reduces the chances of the scraps of tape at the end from being sheared off and getting into your system. Bad things can happen when the tape gets under a valve seat.
I use my compressor for filling scuba tanks. I use some of the normal molecular sieve housings in line on a broom handle. I hang the handle so the sieve housings are down and will let moisture drain down to the air bleeder at the bottom. The cotton pre filter housing is upstream so all of it goes down at the u bend. I also use Lube-V synthetic breathing oil. Honestly I'm sure Royal purple is probably better, but not for breathing air. I wish I could use another oil product, but again ...breathing air...no options other than food grade. As to those water purge housings, they sure look like there is space at the bottom that will just collect moisture. It is better to have the moisture collect by the cotton pre filter before it hits the other filter housings.
Use a high-grade synthetic air compressor oil. Antioxidants and moisture seperation capabilities.
Pretty sure none of these are going to corrode because they’re all made of anodized aluminum I use both of those you have there. The new one you got is my stage 1, and then the second one with the desiccant as my second stage. Super clean and dry.
I love you videos and the education you bring to the air gunning community . I can listen to you and learn all day but those beautiful airguns on your shelf deserve a much better compressor that doesn't requires so much effort and mechanical attention . I had two of these a few years ago they are just not worth your time , ultimately with just a few / handful of use I had to put them in the dumpster . Please don't waist your time with a Yong Heng compressor when you could be shooting those wonderful pellet rifles. Anyway thumbs up to your very articulate and well presented video .
You could/should add molicular sieve to the water seperator or after the water separator
I got a yong heng without the cyclone part on the left side. I hope oil doesnt get into the high pressure part and diesel.
RED LINE would work very well then, and it's available in quarts.
It's polyol ester base oil, the same as jet engine oil, and is thermally stable to around 700° f.
Love your videos,so informative. Can you tell me where in Long Island, I can shoot my air guns.I visit my daughter in Bethpage. I live in NJ now, and this state is a pain in the you know what.
Thank you
First off I always find your videos very informative, I just purchased a young hang compressor and the exact oil water separator which I have a question about in your opinion is it necessary or a good idea to use the filter that came with the young hang in conjunction with the oil water separator I was thinking two has to be better then one or am I over doing it thanks for any advice you might provide
I have look and search but can't get that oil in Australia. The only one that I think would come close is the Amsoil pci synthetic rotary screw compressor oil iso 46. But not sure.
Please could you explain the process of installing the Hose from new (out of the box) that fits to the compressor and tank? Is there a small white o-ring type membrane that fits between the Hose connector and the main body? or should you simply just fit the Hose direct to the main output line?
The destructions in the Creworks compressor i bought that is similar to the compressor in your video has very poor instructions.
thank sir....
Do you have a link to one the forum post with the ruptured air dryer cylinder? I have an unbranded one myself (I don't think there's any quality difference between the branded and unbranded ones) that I pump up to max 3000psi.
Thanks! I have been waiting for this update. Five years using a YH is amazing. How many hours ran in that time?
I purchased the 1)npt ss bleed value
2) ss npt cga fill nut and nipple
3) ss npt 1/4 male to 1/8 female npt
4) 8mm Quick-Disconnect Plug Adapter, Stainless Steel 1/8" NPT Male
It's leaking from both ends of the bleed valve was I suppose to put washer in it on both ends before I install the nipple and the reducer on the other end? Or do I suppose to just crank down on the nipple and reducer until it stop leaking?
Dam my friend I didn't know you have a leshyi 2 why dont you do a video on it Steve. Please do one.
I will ASAP
@@AirVelocitySport thank you very much really looking forward to it I love that gun
I have the Tuxing compressor(yong heng clone) and use 0w-40 synthetic motor oil(mobil 1 brand), 2 years on it and I get zero oil blow by fouling my air filter and no smell of oil in the air.
Hoestly i filled with yong heng for a year with the shitty filter it came with and opened up my pcp and there was no sign of any corosion or rust and i use it almost daily. I still got an air drier, big gold one. I just used to purge it alot as i was filling.
Great info. is there a way, or even should I... take the slop out of the bleed scews on the YH ?
Do you think its better to use car water coolent, it has high boiling temperature so it can keep it coold without ice
Back when you were doing the review on the air Venturi adventure 25 Cal you were talking about making your own slugs where have you found the mold for the 25 Cal slugs cuz I've been wanting to get started making my own as well anxiously awaiting your reply have a blessed day
Great video and thanls for the info. My question is how about using coolant with water to prevent overheating. Will it work?
Thank you not sure about the coolant but I have heard others using it.
First off, thank you for your informative videos! I have learned much from them. Second, do you know what type of fitting goes on the output side of the block, where the hose connects? I have been wanting to put a foster,quick disconnect, on that aluminum output block and I am having problems trying to find the thread and fitting type. I wish that there was already a male to female fitting that would allow me to screw the foster directly into the compressor. Any help, ie; part numbers, would be much appreciated! Thank you for your time!!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with the Yong Heng Air Compressor.
I have purchased the compressor and also the TOAUTO 30Mpa High Pressure Air Filter External Water Oil Separator Filtration for Air Compressor Air Pump. As I am new to PCP's, I am having difficulty locating an SCBA tank or understanding the size like the 88 cubic tank you mention in the video. I understand the Air Tanks Plus - one-way fill station CGA 347 and will probably purchase this as well but would appreciate it if you could recommend or direct me to finding a tank as you demonstrated. Please note, I just acquired the UMAREX Gauntlet and have been using a Hand pump to fill it to the 3000 psi level. Thanks in Advance
Hi switch from one oil to the other? Did you drain the old oil then added the new one or did you have to wash it some how? Thanks for sharing your findings
Great vids really help. I live in the UK and cannot source any di ester or nuvair 751 oil. Are there any equivalents I could use
Maybe vacuum pump oil?
hello since Mexico.!! when you put ice in it water will not damage the compressor.? the head or other parts by extreme temperature changes.?
On the gold color fitting that goes onto tank, where can you get the orings that go on the end that goes into valve
I am Interested in the anti vibration device
i think there might be error in translation (my guess) what it should be (and again that's just guess) is this type of oil: Direct Drive Compressor Oil ISO46
Do you use tap water or only distilled through the pump? What about adding water wetter or coolant to the water?