[goplay]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a dive compressor?

Electric, gas or diesel? For the last two, how have you dealt with exhaust?

After thinking about this, has anyone heard of installations using a hydraulic compressor, driven from the engines or generator? That would seem to offer the best of higher CFM than electric compressors (faster fill time), potentially smaller size since there is only the compressor and no motor, and the exhaust problem is dealt with existing systems.

Any other considerations for a compressor?

[AMG]

I have used this brand and had a stand alone electric unit in the lazarette. But they can be sensitive to rust and need to be attended and regularily used to work properly. Don´t know if filling air from the engine room is recommended..? http://www.bauercomp.com/norfolk/breathingair

[GrahamF]

Hi Goplay

We had a Bauer Compressor on a 84. You can also look at Brownies dive compressors as they are the biggest company in the States if i am correct and a lot of big yachts in the US have them on board. Here is the link http://www.tankfill.com/'. I have not come accross or heard of the system you are talking about. Good luck

[GrahamF]

Originally Posted by AMG

I have used this brand and had a stand alone electric unit in the lazarette. But they can be sensitive to rust and need to be attended and regularily used to work properly. Don´t know if filling air from the engine room is recommended..? http://www.bauercomp.com/norfolk/breathingair

I agree with AMG. We had our compressor in the engine room, not a very good idea unless you have a fresh air feed from outside the yacht into the engine room. Regarding the rust the best thing i came accross to help prevent it was a product called corrosion block.

[goplay]

Thanks for the replies. I wouldn't want to place a compressor in the engine for a number of reasons, including fresh air supply, but also because of the excess heat in that space. I have a technical space in the crew area that could be used.

An electric Brownie is likely my default approach. I'd like to investigate a hydraulic driven compressor but probably too much hassle and expense relative to the benefits versus a Brownie.