Mako compressor
Bought it with 551 hours had it serviced (oil, filter, and air test) in Nov/2011. big dreams of a nice big system but never paned out. The dive shop I bought it from had it converted from gas to an electric motor, single phase 240volt.
$2500.00
Model number? Max PSI? CFM?
Can't read the cfm in the pics. I would assume its in the neighborhood of 6. The max psi according to the plate is 3200 but that's just what it was set to at the factory. Easily adjusted by end user. It doesn't seem like too bad a deal at all for the price if there's no hidden issues. But luckily there's tons of mako resources and techs out thereOriginally Posted by FW
It's hard to tell with the glare in the photo, but it looks like it might be 5.0CFM to me. Maybe the seller can take a better photo (or tell us). I can't make out the model# at all.
How hard would it be to convert it back to gas?
-Jon
Model # KA516, pressure relief valve starts opening at 3200psi, and it says 5cfm but it easily fills a alum80 in 10 mins so I think its doing better. No issues at all with compressor. After buying and then pricing setting up nitrox maybe trimix I realized buying my fills was way cheaper. So I keep compressor around just for air fills but I think if I can sell it I might just have to get a viper upgrade on my n-19.
Kaine
It's not hard, you'd just need to consult with someone who knows which motor and flywheel assembly it needs. A quick question on SB would likely get a quick response from Ron Contrera or wookie. Neither sell Mako specifically, but seem to know their stuff. Lawrence Factor is on the ball with the info as well, but may be pricier for parts. It's a big ass compressor though. It would probably not be a great mobile compressor(which is why I assume the interest in gas engine) unless you set it up in a trailer that goes everywhere you go. I've seen some nice trailer setups, you just need to get the exhaust and intake well separated and control heat.
Haha. I don't think any of us with a compressor ever thought it would be a cost saver. As I'm sure you know it's all about convenience. Prime example is we weren't sure if we were going to dive EN till the last minute. I had 8 tanks half full of 32%. At 9PM the night before I remixxed and was set to go. Plus no running bottles all over the place. We were getting most of our fills in CC, but living close enough to make day trips, we were getting to the point where it was skip getting fills and get more time in at the dive site, or get fills and be doing a short SI to get home in time to clean up and let the dogs out. It's nice being able to take our time and not having to worry about pre or post dive fills.
Is the compressor in BG? That's not terribly far for a road trip for me. Have you or the shop ever had air samples done?
Yes compressor is in BG, I did have a air test done on 11/11. Everything passed. Would not be hard to talk me into a trip to Rubidoux. Although headed to Cave Country next Wednesday for a week. So delivery to CC or Marianna wouldn't be a problem either.
What do you think Tim?
We are looking as well getting closer to what the doctor has ordered!
JCG
If the compressor is labeled as a 3200 psi pump then it is a 3200 psi pump. You can increase the pressure to about 3600 psi without any danger. There will be two problems however if you do this. The intercooling coils and coallecsors are not sufficient for the higher pressures and temps. You will need an air conditioned space at the least for higher PSI's. Second, the compressor will wear out sooner if run to higher pressures. One of the reasons I moved up to a 5000 PSI system when I had the chance. That being said, this machine is a good bargain for the buyer (good for the seller too, I hope) and it would find a good home as a tank fill machine or on the road with a gas engine and proper ventilation. I had a similar machine with a Bauer K-14 block and I sold it to a quasi commercial diver that wanted both the electric motor and the one cylinder diesel engine that it came with originally.
I like the money saver comment. For instance, I have a K-15, oxygen banks, helium banks, a Haskell, and 15,000 cubic feet of storage. I dive once in a while and four other people use the fill station more regular than me. Probably $13,000 into it altogether. I compare it to my lobster diving days in NJ. A nice lobster or two would cost about $150 if I used a dive boat on the weekend. However, the convenience is worth the money spent and I have little need to drive to a dive shop to do a dive. I prefer to drive to the shops to socialize and buy the odd piece of gear that I do not already have.
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