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2THDIVR
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MY NEW TOY

Mon Feb 01, 2021 4:26 pm

New to me this morning.
Alkin W31 Marine
Built 5/17
4.36 HRS.
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ScubaLawyer
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Re: MY NEW TOY

Mon Feb 01, 2021 9:41 pm

I'm very impressed!. I've been looking for an Alkin W31 for a while now.
"The diver who collects specimens of underwater life has fun and becomes a keen underwater observer. .. seek slow-moving or attached organisms such as corals, starfish, or shelled creatures." (Golden Guide to Scuba Diving, 1968) :D

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fishnbeer
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Location: Nor Cal

Re: MY NEW TOY

Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:44 pm

Very Nice! Your going to love the freedom of filling your own tanks. I started with a Cornelius compressor ten years ago but sold it to an air rifle enthusiast. I then bought a used 1985 Bauer Purus and have never looked back. Enjoy your new found freedom.

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2THDIVR
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Re: MY NEW TOY

Tue Feb 02, 2021 12:09 am

I thought for sure it would be gone when I saw it on Craigs List @ $995.
The freedom will be nice not relying on the local dive shop. They have gotten out of the charter business and down sized the shop.
They are now doing boat rentals as their main thing. Hours dependant on rentals, no afternoon rentals close early, etc.
Air fills are only $5
Now to get it wired up.

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SurfLung
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Re: MY NEW TOY

Tue Feb 02, 2021 10:47 am

Holy Cow that's a terrific score! Everything I've read about those Alkins is good. Low RPMs and high CFM. And did I read right? Only 4 and a half hours on it? Wow. I wish I got that deal. Congratulations on a great bargain AND a great compressor!
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The Freedom and Simplicity of Vintage Equipment and
Vintage Diving Technique are Why I Got Back Into Diving.

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TeamDoug2015
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Re: MY NEW TOY

Wed Feb 03, 2021 10:26 am

That's awesome. The silver lining of the post-COVID business cycle.

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couv
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Re: MY NEW TOY

Wed Feb 03, 2021 12:12 pm

Lurvely! Keep us posted on your findings and experienced with it.
A sincere THANK YOU to all at VDH who make this wonderful resource available and to all the thoughtful contributors.

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2THDIVR
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Re: MY NEW TOY

Thu Feb 11, 2021 6:48 pm

The compressor now has 6.2 HRS.
Have filled 4 3500 psi steel 100's and 1 2250 steel 72
Filling the 100's to 3800 cool to 3400-3500

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