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Discussion of diving methods and equipment available prior to the development of BCDs beyond the horse collar. This forum is dedicated to the pre-1970 diving.
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Creed
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Whirlwind compressor

Fri Apr 21, 2006 4:38 pm

Anyone know anything about Whirlwind compressors? There's one at auction right now,and I am thinking about bidding on it(so please don't bid against me!). It apparently only fills to 2300psi, although I imagine that I could coax another 200psi out of it for my 72s.
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Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:02 pm

I am not familar with the name Whirlwind so without a picture so I can't help.
I have two U S Divers Cyclone compressors that were made by Luchard in France. They are very rugged units, all cast iron, low RPM.
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Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:27 pm

Here's a picture:
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Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:19 pm

With the cooling shroud on it's hard to tell but it is probably a Cornelus or Walter Kidde. Built for the military they are very good but slow to fill a tank and also difficult to get parts for.
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Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:08 am

loks like a cornelius on steroids
NAVED # 133...

Bon Vivant, and treasure finder
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Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:56 pm

It ended up going for $560.
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