Preparing a compressor for shipment

Gibbon · 17th March 2007, 02:51

Due to relocation our Colrisub MCH6 is about to get put in a container for 2 maybe 3 months.

Is there any preparation that would be worth doing prior to shipment?

**Dave1w** · 17th March 2007, 06:15

I know how harrowing relocation can be, so if you really want to do the right thing you could put it in a crate and send it up to me in Beijing. Seems a shame to take it back to the UK where there is a dive shop and compressor in every town.....

Dave

Gibbon · 17th March 2007, 06:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave1w)

I know how harrowing relocation can be, so if you really want to do the right thing you could put it in a crate and send it up to me in Beijing. Seems a shame to take it back to the UK where there is a dive shop and compressor in every town.....

Dave

Great idea

let me think about that for um... not long at all.

Due to having a lot of DOT spec cylinders I dont think I will be very popular in dive shops.

decoweenie · 17th March 2007, 06:59

I have a Bauer Jr-2 which is similar in size to yours, and it has been moved around 3 continents in the last 8 years.

And (knock on wood), I didn't do anything to prepare for the move. Not even a crate.

I just drained the air, wrapped the cord and have the packers put it inside a carton box.

***Beanie*** · 17th March 2007, 08:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave1w)

I know how harrowing relocation can be, so if you really want to do the right thing you could put it in a crate and send it up to me in Beijing. Seems a shame to take it back to the UK where there is a dive shop and compressor in every town.....

Dave

lol never been to the UK then

Back on subject I guess you could drain the oil but what else is there, make sure its unpressurized

Barrie Law · 17th March 2007, 13:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gibbon)

Due to relocation our Colrisub MCH6 is about to get put in a container for 2 maybe 3 months.

Is there any preparation that would be worth doing prior to shipment?

Hi Gibbon,

I would remove the Compressor Block oil and engine oil if petrol/diesel driven and label the compressor "No Oil".

I would remove the Pressure Gauge fitting from the condensate tower and pack it in bubble wrap along with the two drain plugs and the filling whip and pack them with the manual and usage/service history on top of the Compressor block and pack the lot into a box or crate for protection.

Regards

Ben Field · 17th March 2007, 20:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave1w)

Seems a shame to take it back to the UK where there is a dive shop and compressor in every town.....

Ditto what Beanie said- Probably more divers per person than any other country and without fail everyone lives at lest 30miles from the nearest shop with a compressor...

**Dave1w** · 18th March 2007, 04:09

Well in Newcastle where I lived there seemed to be a shop on every corner just about

But I'm not in Newcastle now : ( Hmpf.

Dave

rcontrera · 18th March 2007, 16:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gibbon)

Due to relocation our Colrisub MCH6 is about to get put in a container for 2 maybe 3 months.

Is there any preparation that would be worth doing prior to shipment?

One of the things we do with the MCH6s after testing and before shipping (that can be weeks to months) is to run them and drain all condensate from the towers. Then, pour about a cap full of oil into the inlet (of course you have to remove the filter) and run for only 10 seconds. That puts a light film of oil on the top end of the rings and keeps corrosion to a minimum.

Then, as already noted, drain the oil, pack the gauge with bubble wrap and remove the hose.

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Gibbon Southern Monkey Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Devon Posts: 226	Preparing a compressor for shipment Due to relocation our Colrisub MCH6 is about to get put in a container for 2 maybe 3 months. Is there any preparation that would be worth doing prior to shipment?
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Dave1w Born Again Diver! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Dolphin Ray Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Home Build Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore / UK Posts: 347	Re: Preparing a compressor for shipment I know how harrowing relocation can be, so if you really want to do the right thing you could put it in a crate and send it up to me in Beijing. Seems a shame to take it back to the UK where there is a dive shop and compressor in every town..... Dave
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Gibbon Southern Monkey Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Devon Posts: 226	Re: Preparing a compressor for shipment Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave1w) I know how harrowing relocation can be, so if you really want to do the right thing you could put it in a crate and send it up to me in Beijing. Seems a shame to take it back to the UK where there is a dive shop and compressor in every town..... Dave Great idea let me think about that for um... not long at all. Due to having a lot of DOT spec cylinders I dont think I will be very popular in dive shops.
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17th March 2007, 06:59	#4 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: Preparing a compressor for shipment I have a Bauer Jr-2 which is similar in size to yours, and it has been moved around 3 continents in the last 8 years. And (knock on wood), I didn't do anything to prepare for the move. Not even a crate. I just drained the air, wrapped the cord and have the packers put it inside a carton box. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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*Beanie* give a man an inch....... Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,248	Re: Preparing a compressor for shipment Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave1w) I know how harrowing relocation can be, so if you really want to do the right thing you could put it in a crate and send it up to me in Beijing. Seems a shame to take it back to the UK where there is a dive shop and compressor in every town..... Dave lol never been to the UK then Back on subject I guess you could drain the oil but what else is there, make sure its unpressurized __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk 0871 242 7808
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17th March 2007, 13:49	#6 (permalink)
Barrie Law RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 726	Re: Preparing a compressor for shipment Quote: (Originally Posted by Gibbon) Due to relocation our Colrisub MCH6 is about to get put in a container for 2 maybe 3 months. Is there any preparation that would be worth doing prior to shipment? Hi Gibbon, I would remove the Compressor Block oil and engine oil if petrol/diesel driven and label the compressor "No Oil". I would remove the Pressure Gauge fitting from the condensate tower and pack it in bubble wrap along with the two drain plugs and the filling whip and pack them with the manual and usage/service history on top of the Compressor block and pack the lot into a box or crate for protection. Regards __________________ Barrie Law Rebreather World Store Supplying the Rebreather World Tel:US +19548403892 Fax:US+19543333792 Tel:EU+442071930496 Fax:EU+442077606344 Mobile+353876880628 Skype:barrielaw Email: barrie@rebreatherworldstore.com
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Ben Field CK+Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,634	Re: Preparing a compressor for shipment Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave1w) Seems a shame to take it back to the UK where there is a dive shop and compressor in every town..... Ditto what Beanie said- Probably more divers per person than any other country and without fail everyone lives at lest 30miles from the nearest shop with a compressor... __________________ Know your PPO2, Pre-breath, Use checklists, Validate cells at 6mtrs, Use pure O2 at or near surface, Use a BOV, Don't dive Solo, Change Slime and Cells as recommended by Manufacturer and RTFM! Beware Fridge Suck! www.hugsac.org.uk
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18th March 2007, 04:09	#8 (permalink)
Dave1w Born Again Diver! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Dolphin Ray Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Home Build Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore / UK Posts: 347	Re: Preparing a compressor for shipment Well in Newcastle where I lived there seemed to be a shop on every corner just about But I'm not in Newcastle now : ( Hmpf. Dave
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rcontrera New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WA, USA Posts: 5	Re: Preparing a compressor for shipment Quote: (Originally Posted by Gibbon) Due to relocation our Colrisub MCH6 is about to get put in a container for 2 maybe 3 months. Is there any preparation that would be worth doing prior to shipment? One of the things we do with the MCH6s after testing and before shipping (that can be weeks to months) is to run them and drain all condensate from the towers. Then, pour about a cap full of oil into the inlet (of course you have to remove the filter) and run for only 10 seconds. That puts a light film of oil on the top end of the rings and keeps corrosion to a minimum. Then, as already noted, drain the oil, pack the gauge with bubble wrap and remove the hose. __________________ Ray www.CompressorStuff.com Last edited by rcontrera : 18th March 2007 at 17:12.
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