Altaros Compressor
Hello,
we would like to take this opportunity to introduce our Altaros compressor for the home bottle filling on high air pressure up to 300bar/4500 psi .
At the same time, we want to answer your questions and ask your opinion on our compressor. We welcome all comments and type of information that would interest you and should be on our web.
Or some technical improvements that you would like on compressor in the future.
Here is few photos:
Compressor video test with temperature meassurements
Parameters.
Output pressure Max 300bar, 30MPa, 4500 PSI
Input pressure Min 5bar, 70 PSI
Max 10bar, 145PSI
Size (Height x width x depth) 30x30x60 cm 11.7 x 11.7 x 23.6 inch
Weight 5 kg 11 lb
More detailed information can be found on our website:
Or in our manual:
Thank you for your comments, which will surely help make the compressor even better than it is now.
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I made a quick video showing how ,my booster pump and filters are ready for easy transportation and set up for filling my guppy tank at work,where I have access to much more air volume .
Have had the chance to really check out the Filter from Dman. (The Man who first brought us Carbon fibre high pressure bottles for our “Big Bore” Air Force rifles).
At 250. usd, it is much cheaper than it alternatives. As in 175 usd less, and comes with fittings and a fill whip. Which could be very useful if wanting to fill a separate bottle while using the other for shooting. (Nothing like filling one bottle while using the other on the bench!)
The Walls of the unit are very thick and the machining of threads are very nice indeed. I’m impressed with the quality.
It uses the same cartridge as the Joe B. unit so it is well known. Nothing else needs saying about it. If you have good water separators, and desiccant filters on the Low side, it should last a a very good while using The Altaros or Shoe Box. 8)
I’m really liking this filter with is super heavy duty construction. It is rated at 6000 psi and is fully tested with UK certification.
This is really worth checking out as it truly is a fine piece of workmanship.
A very Good Buy in my opinion! 😉
Knife
here we go… :biggrinn:
Thanks Jaime
A priority valve can be fitted.. that is no problem.
But it does bring the price up around 50$ more.
Ok, understood, you’re talking about the PMV. As both ends of the filter are threaded, I see no issue to add this valve.
The only thing I don’t know is whether the maker offers this option, as I hadn’t asked for it.
PM dman1114, he’s the maker, he can answer this one.
To build pressure inside the filter when you’re filling from empty .
Like the Joe B . filter .
People might not always fill from 3000 psi to 4500 psi
Rami, not sure whether I get your question. What is the intended purpose of the valve you would like to fit?
Can these filter be fitted with a shut off valve ?
Papa;
I also just received the Filter from Jaime (Dman), talkabout built like a stout Tank! HEAVY, and beautifully machined and fit!
I will write more on my impressions as soon as I stop floating from the Med’s the Dr. Put me on! But I am very impressed. The Altaros mated to Jaime’s Filter are a very good match up.
Knife
Yes, guess you’re right, it’s a man thing…
Just received my high pressure filter from Jaime and tested it for a refill of my HW100
120 to 200 bar (1740 to 2900 PSI).
In the beginning, nothing moved on the gauge of the HW, although compressor and booster were working normally, no leaks at all :confusedn: .
But logic struck quite fast (this time). Normal, after all, the high pressure filter and lines need to be pressurized to the rifle’s pressure before anything flows. It’s like filling a small airtube before finally filling the rifle or tank :whistle: . After some 5 minutes, the needle on the rifle’s gauge started moving.
That brings me to the same conclusion as I have read somewhere on TAG beforehand: if you’re not filling from 0, just topping up, then I think you don’t need a PMV (pressure maintaining valve) on the filter’s output side to ensure that the filter is pressurized beforehand. It’s automatic.
If on the other hand you’re filling from 0, then this valve comes in handy in order to ensure maximum efficiency of the filter’s desiccant.
Furthermore, a gauge in the booster’s high pressure line remains one of my future requirements, this item would have been reassuring that everything works fine from the beginning.
Have to say that I’m entirely satisfied with the high pressure filter from Jaime, no leaks, all working as supposed from the beginning. This thing rocks :8: . In addition peace of mind when filling on a humid day.
Next investment: pressure gauge for the high side and a small air tank, now that it can get dry air.
Thanks again to Jaime!
It’s a Man Thing! :rofl: :8:
Knife
Glad to hear you got it fixed.
It’s true that both Michal and Ondrej from Altaros are great to deal with, also in case of issues. Instructions are quick and clear, their service is outstanding.
Thanks for sharing as I am one of those guys likely to overtighten the fittings as well…
Hoot, and Papa, thanks You Two!
Here is the outcome, after blowing out the mid-line from the Hi-side.
Well Guy’s, panic averted. LOL!!!
The clear/white tube was partly out of a fitting, as U did not push it in enough. Additionally, the fitting was loose and I tightened it.
In an email back from Michal at Altaros, he said NOT to tighten it over finger tight, and then 1/8th turn more. If over tight, it will prevent the valve from operating. As usual, I had ham handed it. LOL
Michal J. At Altaros answered all questions quickly, and precisely, with clear instructions.
Actual Customer service in this day and age! I very much appreciate such professionalism and common courtesy, in today’s world.
A Very Satisfied Customer :8:
Knife
Knife,
when running the booster unit, what does the mid pressure manometer show?
Does it cycle between 0 and let’s say 1 MPa or rather between 2 and 3?
If the first is the case, then you still have a leak in the mid-pressure line (the light-colored line between the cylinders).
In the fittings of tis line, all the way down there are tiny o-rings, two of them are included in the service kit (plastic bag), provided with the booster unit, in the box cover compartments.
Might be either the o-ring or the mid-pressure line is not completely seated (push it all the way down) when rebuilding, or both.
The o-ring I’m talking about is a (measured) 2.2mm ID x 1mm Thickness x 4.2mm OD, see pictures.
When installing the O-ring, the booster unit should not be pressurized (otherwise the tiny rings blow out). Just gently lay the o-ring in the center of the blue plastic collar of the fitting and then push it gently all the way down the fitting using the end of the light-colored mid-pressure line.
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Great idea, send the link to the guys at Altaros, I’m sure they’re interested to see this.