Avid SCUBA enthusiasts dream of owning their own compressor for SCUBA fills. No more lugging tanks to the shop or waiting for fills. Personal compressors for home use can generally run from $3,000 - $15,000.00 depending if you buy new or used, big or small, simple or upgraded. 

My Dad always told me “if it seems to good to be true – it is!” I’m talking $500.00 compressors from Amazon and Walmart Marketplace that can fill SCUBA tanks, car tires, air rifles, and perhaps my Macy’s Day Parade balloon… You’ll see them under the names Yong Heng, Orion and Davy – all similar styles.  

These compressors will reach a high enough PSI to fill a scuba tank, but there are extra steps you need to take to ensure you’re putting safe, breathable air in your tank. You could be poisoning yourself with Carbon Monoxide, Hydrocarbons and various other elements found in the ambient air compressed or the oil used in the compressor. Proper filtration needs to be added on to these style compressors. Those little wads that they come with are not doing enough filtration/purification alone if you are using these for breathing air. 

As for oil – I’m going to say this as loud as I can so the people in the back of the room can hear… 

MOBIL RARUS IS NOT FOR BREATHING AIR USE
It says so right in the SDS sheet: 

Why do you want to use something that says it’s an “Aspiration Hazard” in a compressor that pumps air you’re going to be breathing. Compressed air 101 – oil can and will get into the air stream. An oil and water separation is often not the stand alone solution to remove all of the oil from the air you’re putting into your tank. 

Please choose an oil that is designed for breathing air applications. C.A.S.E. Has 3 different breathing air safe options for these compressors. Blended to an ISO grade 46 – we even have a food grade option available. Why take a chance? Our premium lubricants will do wonders for your compressor. Have one of these and need some assistance? We specialize in breathing air systems and would be happy to help improve your set up with filtration, oil or anything else you may need. 

C.A.S.E. will be out in force at DEMA 2019 to help answer your compressor questions! Need parts? We got you – get your orders in now and we will gladly bring them to you at the show. C.A.S.E. will be in Bauer booth 1531 and walking the floor, come say hello!

As most of our staff will be in attendance our office will be running with limited staff from November 13th – the 16th. We are still here to answer your emails and fill your orders. We will be scheduling appointments now for before and after DEMA so get your name on the list before it’s too late. 

See you in Orlando!
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Pssstttt if you’re still reading this and dig cool Tiki themed dive bars - Megz is low key trying to take over Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Resort one night during the week. It only holds about 50 people and she’s positive we can turn this into the unofficial DEMA Dive Party. Let us know if you’re interested. 

It was a busy summer over here at C.A.S.E. – We’ve been all over the place making sure our customers are up and able to fill to their heart’s content. Our staff works hard so your equipment can work harder. If you’re just finding our site – welcome! Give us a call or send a message anytime. We’re here to answer your high pressure breathing air problems. 

From custom blended lubricants to air testing – we do it all. Our experts have over 50 years of experience with top breathing air compressor brands such as Bauer Compressors, Inc., Coltri, Nuvair, Nardi, L&W, and more. Fire departments, yachts, cruise ships and in shop repairs to name a few of the places we’ll go for our clients. We travel near, far, or wherever you are to get the job done. 


Come have a laugh and learn a thing or two! We’re on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter, Call – Email – or Text us! 

Heat and humidity can take a huge toll on the life of your oil. In tropical conditions your oil will breakdown before some factory recommendations. Understanding the compressor size, oil system and operating conditions will allow you to choose an oil change interval that works best for your compressor. We generally recommend the below for high pressure air systems used in breathing air applications:

Portable compressors like the Bauer JRII or Bauer Oceanus we suggest every 50 hours

Standard compressors 13 to 26 CFM units like the Bauer Vertecon 13 we suggest every 150 to 200 hours

Large compressors 30 + CFM units like the Bauer K42 or Bauer K60 we suggest every 300 to 350 hours

Always contact your service center with your system information and they will help ensure you are using not only the right lubrication, but changing it at the correct intervals. 
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We know you're ready for Mini Season, but is your compressor ready? Any new noises, smells or vibrations you've noticed, but are just hoping go away? You've got tanks to fill and money to make, why risk your compressor going down. Have one of our professional compressor technicians come and take a look. We'll keep you up and running ( and making money!)

Want to fix your own compressor? No problem!

We have the parts and training to get the job done! The next CASE Compressor Course is August 14-16th. Sign up today and come and learn from the best in the business! 



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