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compressors to fill air rifle cylinders ?
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2022 12:33 pm
by guidolastra
HI, as many around this forum, I am tired of having to use the high pressure pump to fill my air rifle cylinders (Walther air rifle). I have seen in the market cheaper compressors used to fill PCP rifles (
https://www.vevor.com/pcp-air-compresso ... e44ac630.2 ), however I think they will not fit the cylinders filling ports. I wonder if anyone has some experience and can recommend the right attachment or device to use these portable compressors. thanks.
Re: compressors to fill air rifle cylinders ?
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2022 12:50 pm
by Richard144
Many of these rifles use different adapters and fittings. The compressor you reference has a hose with a female quick connect on both ends. It is also called a foster fitting. You need an adaptor that fits on the end of your air cylinder and has a male foster on the other end of the adapter so it plugs into the female fitting on the hose. It's a bit confusing until you actually see one. Look at Pyramyd air, Chamions Choice, or Best fittings websites. Hope this helps.
Rick B.
Re: compressors to fill air rifle cylinders ?
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2022 1:18 pm
by guidolastra
Richard144 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 28, 2022 12:50 pm
Many of these rifles use different adapters and fittings. The compressor you reference has a hose with a female quick connect on both ends. It is also called a foster fitting. You need an adaptor that fits on the end of your air cylinder and has a male foster on the other end of the adapter so it plugs into the female fitting on the hose. It's a bit confusing until you actually see one. Look at Pyramyd air, Chamions Choice, or Best fittings websites. Hope this helps.
Rick B.
Thanks a lot, that helps!
Re: compressors to fill air rifle cylinders ?
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2022 1:21 pm
by m1963
This adaptor will connect to most of the cheap air pumps-
http://champchoice.com/store/Main.aspx? ... Z2128300CC
An easier way to go is to buy a tank, fill it at a dive shop, and charge direct,..
http://champchoice.com/store/Main.aspx? ... s&item=S80
Re: compressors to fill air rifle cylinders ?
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2022 7:02 pm
by atomicgale
guidolastra wrote: ↑Wed Dec 28, 2022 12:33 pm
I am tired of having to use the high pressure pump to fill my air rifle cylinders
That's like pushing your car past the gas station.
Re: compressors to fill air rifle cylinders ?
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:19 am
by bigaaron
I noticed it says you can also power it by a 24volt car battery , all the cars I know of are 12 volts.
I went back and looked in the question and answer section and someone noted that the description say 24 volt but the tag on the pump say 12 volt and does run on 12 volts
Thanks Aaron.
Re: compressors to fill air rifle cylinders ?
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2023 5:07 pm
by guidolastra
Ok, I can report the compressor and the adaptor from Champion choice worked perfectly, thanks guys!
Re: compressors to fill air rifle cylinders ?
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2023 5:15 pm
by TerryKuz
I lucked into a Bauer compressor, but before that I had the local firehouse fill my tank for 10 bucks.
Those cheaper compressors are very problematic.