BSA PCP Duel Voltage Compressor Review

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[@BlkjdmSpoonDC2]

I just recently bought an Air compressor almost identical to this BSA one. It's off Amazon and about 150 usd cheaper. The quality is exceptionally good. Even the packaging for shipping. The only difference is the "power supply". It is not internal as the BSA compressor but it is a separate unit. Power supply works for both 110v and 220v or tou can hook the jumpers to a 12v car battery So far so good.

[@slumpsg1901]

Im 71 and still use a hand pump. Works anywhere I can carry it with me, no noise and keeps me from seizing up. Plus I didn't have to spend a stupid amount of money for a one use object. Each to their own.

[@bendebeer8607]

How much time does it take to fill a gun to 200 bar with a handpump? Or how many pumps? Thanks for answering...

[@jaysee2213]

Don't you have issues with moisture in the gun?

[@slumpsg1901]

@@bendebeer8607 I never let the tank get empty 10/12 shots in and I refill so anything between 7/10 pumps max. Bend the legs use your weight :)

[@slumpsg1901]

@@jaysee2213 I don't, give the thing a few pumps first to warm things up

[@bwghall1]

@@bendebeer8607 What you do, do not fill from empty to start with, have it filled by the dive centre, then when your pressure drops from its max fill just top up with the pump. no work at all. No need for 200 knee bends. just do ten,

[@barryjones1337]

Good review, so bought one. It’s made in China and badged BSA. The review made light of the maintenance and said it was all covered in the information booklet! They aren’t simple and as far as easy to read and follow, I’ll let you know once they come back from Bletchley Park and the Enigma team have had a go at them!

[@mikepattinson3285]

Looks a nice little unit, I've been using my ebay special for nearly two years and use it to top up my 12ltr tank from 200 - 290 bar which allows plenty of air when grandkids are round all five rifles are used.

[@buliwyf3236]

Looks like it is the same unit as on Amazon here in the states ( "GX CS3 PCP Air Compressor")

[@stevebettany8778]

Any time now you will find it on BSAs website it just ain’t there yet. Mm.

[@andycarp1288]

Hi Andy this looks a really great peace of kit and will definitely be on my must have list thanks for an excellent review

[@VinCent-xy5lg]

Morning Andy, I’ve had one of these compressors for a couple of months now and it is indeed a cracking piece of kit, no issues yet ( touch wood ) best value for money compressor in my opinion.

[@timbevan7457]

A fantastic addition to my air gun arsenal. Thanks for the review👍🏻

[@EZ_shop]

The first one of those I purchased blew up within 30 seconds of use. The replacement worked well and I am enjoying it a whole lot. Your review is spot on. Ciao, Marco.

[@KernowekTim]

Excellent review Andy. Thank you.

[@walterburgher1706]

The Nomad 2 I purchased after your review is still doing a chuffing good job. I noticed most of the switches etc. are very similar to this BSA unit. However no bag and I have a brass bleed valve. KBO.

[@Basin79]

Once again another nice quick informative review. Whether you want/need a compressor or not it's great there's choices out there for airgunners. And choice is never a bad thing to have.

[@malcolmdarroch273]

Interesting review Andy. Looks like a handy piece of kit - very tempting.

[@peterscott1016]

I bought one, i also have a 7ltr as well you set the presure gauge and from 90 bar to 220 bar takes 1.30mins also without the risks of blowing any seals on your gun. It is a bit loud but quietense down as presure builds great little compressor and great value as well. Well impressed with it.

[@KJDJNeilus]

Inspired me back to my old love of the sport. Bsa ultra clx great info and I'm ordering ASAP. Thank you Alan keep the good work up. Neilus.

[@garymarshall7809]

Great reviews as usual Andy but one glaring error ... Birmingham is not in the Black Country .... Dudley, Sandwell and some small parts of Wolverhampton and Walsall ... but not Birmingham I'm afraid.

[@philipmcdonough7683]

Yet another great and fair review looks a very good bit of kit to me,many thanks.

[@bartoszpajak2285]

Great material, thank you! I used divers tanks so far, but I'm looking for a reliable, portable compressor, and this little unit seems to be pretty interesting.

[@robomoto5550]

Oooo a new backdrop? It looks like the library from Downton Abbey. I like it.

[@daermon1000]

Awesome review as always Andy, I will have to get one of these compressors as my right arm is now slightly longer than my left from lugging the old dive bottle around lol

[@DaiElsan]

And to keep the noise down even more, when out in the field, you can close the car door, seeing as it doesn't take to long to fill a gun.

[@josephcharlesaustin8216]

Great looking bit of kit, but I think you miss out on a vital piece of info namely the water content of the air specially if using on damp cold days

[@johnminger9610]

I’m sitting here getting over my COVID booster, 3 or 4 days they said, so I started watching AAR, and as rough as I feel he can still get a laugh out of me.lol He can do that, plus teach you a lot.Thanks Andy!

[@sebsshed4517]

Yeah very knowledgeable. Bought a couple of guns off the back of his reviews.

[@austinvieth]

Another great review. Cheers.

[@heathhalfhill6867]

This is a compressor I would keep in my truck but not being able to fill my 4-. 4500 psi carbon fiber tanks…yeah…I will keep my Yong Heng cheap compressor. 3 years and still going strong. Yes sir. Maintenance, oil changes, cooler filled with ice water, and the use of a fan keep the temperature below 104 degrees Fahrenheit. O-4500 psi on a 6.8 ltr tank takes 45 minutes nonstop but the temps don’t get above 104 even then. Topping off 4 tanks from 250 -300 bar only takes 15 minutes. The unit you showed us would be perfect for someone only filling a gun. I think I should get one for back up and field usage. What a great time to be into PCPs. Thanks for the heads up Andy. Cool product!

[@ronleblanc9832]

Very nice unit and super video perfect portability

[@BionicRusty]

In the library today I see, Andy. 😂 Great video as usual. Just here dreaming.

[@erwinfraanje8170]

Very good review Andy, thanks. You have a lovely house too, beautiful.

[@johndenham9999]

Good job. Thanks

[@abuhasan5770]

Great tool- Thanks

[@ianmcintyre6498]

Excellent review - on order

[@johnbeavis1249]

SOLD! nicely presented and to the point

[@tonydobberson4439]

I use the cheap Yong Heng type. Fills my guns and my tank. I know it's not portable but as I can fill my tank , I don't need it to be. It is fiddly to set up , but I only use it maybe once a month .. Liked the review as usual. 👍

[@drekceldude]

Same here had Yong Heng 3 years plus,no issues,fitted moisture trap/separater,change oil about 3 times a year,if it breaks on me probably replace with a similar portable unit,seen one on Amazon called a Spirotech $300 and can but extra warranty up to 4 years,friend at work just bought one,very compact unit.

[@tonydobberson4439]

@@drekceldude likewise I fitted a better filter. Works fine. Doesn't take that long to set up. Excellent bit of kit. Oil change , when required, takes minutes..

[@Tylerjrb]

That is exactly what i use also cost me £114, fitted with a better dessecant filter. Tops my 5L tank up in about 10 minutes. Ready for about a week or 2 of shooting 7-800shots or so. So far hasnt given me any issues. Well worth the money and would happily buy another should it break down and become irrepairable. Takes about 2 minutes to set up and you have some warm water to wash pots with after haha.

[@bernardfouche5241]

Thanks for the review. What about air filtering ? You didn't show a drop of water coming out from the transparent hose. Is the grease silicon based ?

[@petersimon6222]

I do like the look of that 😍

[@bobbythompson3544]

Great review, the size is obvious as we can see it sitting in front of you! That wouldn’t put me off but the price certainly would, iam 65 years old and in cancer remission, will use the hand pump, very tempted to sell the lot and buy a break barrel!

[@alandavis9974]

I live on the canal and the battery option is ideal for me. I have a few bill to pay but I should have on by Christmas. Perhaps my kids will get it for me. We live in hope.

[@minigpracing3068]

Sounds very much like my Benjamin Traveller v2, the 12v cables and hose are far better thought out on the BSA. This one might be slightly faster too. I fill my Kral Empire X from completely empty to 200 bar in about 12 minutes. Not sure about fill from normal use yet, only just started using it. One thing to note, my compressor says to run the engine while pumping on 12v, it draws around 24 amps above 100 bar. Many on some forums suggest running the engine too.

[@dickieboy007]

lovely book case, is the bay window at the dry cleaners? 😜👍

[@TheDom0]

I understand all these compact compressors are coming onto the but what really puts me off is the moisture, I think more emphasis needs to be put on moisture filtration.

[@josephamer3545]

Own the compressor and I'm extremely pleased with mine. Got to say it does sound a bit louder on the video than in person.

[@TophatOrange]

How is it holding up Joseph ? there are some look a like compressors / GX CS3 or maybe this model was first? (with the external 230V adapter) but some reviews mention failing after a while and not getting the right pressure anymore. although average rating is good 4.3 / 5

[@josephamer3545]

@@TophatOrange mine is still going ok but only use it around 1-2 times a week so can't say how much use others get.

[@hughgeeraerts738]

Another great review 👍...I suppose this is excatly the same compressor as they one on sale on the mainland with the Gamo logo ?

[@roseybut]

I've had mine for 11 months now and it has proven to be very reliable, simple to use and versatile. Goodbye dive cylinder.

[@murdoch451]

I have an FX that leaks bean away twice and goes flat in 10 days, so just bought me one from VA thanks Andy, no more pumping,. can now put that time and effort into the demands of the Mrs, lol,

[@stevecox9876]

Andy, great review which is why i bought one but it took two weeks before someone told me i need to buy a coupling to connecter to connect bsa probe gun and compressor, I turned my garage upside down thinking it had fallen out somewhere

[@brostelio]

Got the Snowpeak version (identical) for 570 Euros. Works great!

[@nickwebb9290]

Brilliant review. This has to be the answer, I’m converted 👍 Powering from my old ride on? ummm…not so sure, it can hardly get itself to turn the engine on 😆🤣

[@mikesharp4033]

Appealing, especially as it is British made. Specifications, including price, acceptable. My only question relates to delivered moisture content vs B/A from an approved diving station fill?

[@buijs1967]

Nice little compressor. The red switch looks vunerable. The design team surely could have come up with a protection bracket of some sort.

[@e.j.m2154]

Having a swappable 12v cigarette lighter fitting as well as the battery clips would be useful. Could also use a car cigarette lighter port or Jackery power pack or similar that way.

[@davidhandyman7571]

I don't now for sure but as an electrician, I suspect that the current draw would be far too much for a cigarette lighter socket or similar. If you have a power outlet for a caravan on your car, it might be possible to use that with a suitable plug on the cables.

[@e.j.m2154]

@@davidhandyman7571 That’s a shame. Some of these power packs are 1500 and 2000 watts and could probable handle the output demanded (Just bought one for my camping expeditions LOL).

[@smokingunclefrank6037]

First off love the review I've been a subscriber for a while now and have enjoyed watching every one of your reviews, now on to the question what's the life span of the compressor I've been reviewing these kind of things and yet have heard anyone say anything about that could you please say something about that

[@travisduarte4236]

What's your take on the Rover mini direct fill compressor?

[@thesuffolkjay5332]

Hi just a quick question am new to the PCP world would any compressor do for topping up ? Ty in advance

[@neilfordham5790]

Hi Andy, a bit of a tease having the Ultra CLX 1st edition in the studio. Do you know whether BSA have also released the first orders of the Beech stock rifles which I am waiting for?

[@ralphtaylor9968]

Good review as always Andy, succinct and informative. I guess that the BSA unit you'd rate as better than the Nomad 2 and the SMK 30 in your pump review. Just as small and compact and far easier to use. @Slump SG below, I'm 74 and still use a hand pump, but then I only have the one pcp and it's only got a small cylinder and I can fill it easily in 10-15 mins of gentle pumping with a cup of tea between! BUT if I were ever tempted to get a compressor I think this would be the one :-)

[@pappap3788]

Very impressed, not bad on price and as for noise... have heard vaccum cleaners, washing and tumble dryers that are far more noisier.

[@danielhibbert3482]

Hi mp5 PDW review please, love the channel !

[@rufusduck71]

So does the clx now have a reg fitted .is that the addition? Did they have to do this to get the shot count up to the advertised amount .?

[@darrannewman7113]

Andy can the supplied fitting be replaced with a long reach one for my impact ?.

[@rodjava]

Will this compressor fill SCBA tanks? Thanks for posting your review.

[@howardwinter3455]

Being in GB I am sure you have knowledge of Lane Regulators ' Just got a message from Mr. Lane that due to poor health they are closing. being here in the US I was wondering what is to become of the aftermarket regulators avaliable for upgrading airguns. I have had a difficult finding information.

[@ss17892002]

The lawnmower was a nice touch.

[@tricky98]

Out of interest - how well did the eBay special compressor last from the compressor review?

[@Miclor54]

Does it need a few drops of silicon oil after every five fills like the Nomad2

[@ian436]

I saw a review of this unit a while back and I’m sure that it said that BSA did not make this compressor but have only stuck their name on it. Is this the case, if so it’s probably made in China like the other cheapos, but in a different box.

[@steveashton8669]

I bought the BSA compressor back in Nov 2021 from Vector Air, I don't know what Andy had for breakfast before this video but I have the BSA badged compressor and there is no way I can lift it like he does here whilst sat down. In use it took 2 mins to fill a Steyr LP series cylinder from empty and 6 mins for a FWB 800 Alu cylinder, also from empty. Now if you deliberately/accidentally completely unscrew the bleed screw and then put it back in, 2 things will happen, one could be nasty in the worst case when you next run the compressor: 1. The cylinder if it has a gauge will show an increase in pressure and so will the compressors own gauge or 2. The cylinders gauge will happily indicate an increase in pressure, but what are the chances of you watching it and not watching the gauge on the compressor. Now here's the potential nasty result, Your not really paying proper attention with brain in gear, the gauge on the compressor is not showing any pressure.?Turn it off quckly, what has happened is that when you removed the bleed bolt/screw you didn't see a small ball bearing fall out, find the ball bearing and put it back in and the bleed screw.

[@558vulcanxh]

Interesting review,, but how does it (the pump) remove all the moisture from the air charge 🤔 which is vital to the longevity and safety of as air rifle or air tank . This lack of information has stopped me buying one so far

[@jaysimpson6857]

I can’t see it being anything more than a filter and/or a tiny moisture separator which I don’t think would be very effective, I’m surprised any manufacturer would put their name to such a device without making the moisture removal abilities clear.

[@rippedimpala63]

My aunt recently gave me a bsa r-10se rifle that used to be my uncle that longer around...Where can I order the adapter to fill up tank and machine like the one in your video or a pump to be able to refill the tank ?

[@leovisser9818]

Hello , i miss some information about the air and water filters !

[@nikosagianidis4266]

Nice review 😁😁😁😁👍👍

[@krisgater6891]

Hi...How long to fill from empty to 200 bar? And what about buddy bottle rifles...

[@artglidden]

Is this BSA model the newer version of the GS CS3 model? if not, do you which one is?

[@WaschyNumber1]

I would suggest to close the bleed valve on the compressor after it startet a couple seconds, becourse a vacuum effect could damage the interiors of the compressors, so suggest from a guy on YT that had many different compressors.

[@robquince3076]

I must have one 👍👍👍👍it's genius

[@robertbradfield4810]

nice bit of kit, but for the money would like to be able to fill even same tanks

[@kevinwilliams4899]

Would be interested to see how long to pump up an empty reservoir on the gun?

[@derekholme6922]

Hi, for a large majority of PCP Airgunners these are really cost prohibitive, I use an Air Cylinder for most of my charging but I also use a high pressure five stage stirrup pump, normally I will shoot to 100bar then use the stirrup pump, it is not too hard work, just take your time and an added bonus is the exercise and a bit more cash to spend on maybe a new gun? Thanks for your informative productions.

[@markhooper5824]

Nice house mate.

[@TheJustin05]

Hey Andy, could you review the Sig Sauer P226 Co2 Blowback Pellet Gun next?

[@SparkyMTB]

Question… as a novice air rifle enthusiast. I’ve only just bought my first PCP (webley Nemesis X PCP) but as it’s a bottle that gets attached, is this BSA compressor still suitable, as he said this compressor isn’t for filling tanks, does this still count..? Or can this BSA compressor fill all types of PCP rifles but won’t fill scuba air tanks..? Is that what he meant. Thanks

[@daermon1000]

Ps I'd love to see a review of the new umarex S&W M29 bb revolver as I've always fancied a replica of Dirty Harry's gun!

[@backyardsniper8064]

would you keep this one over the yong heng?

[@omegalast800]

...sorry if this is a stupid question but I'm very much a"Newbie"...can I pump the tyres on my Jeep up with this too? Where I live in Spain I get about 10 punctures a year...

[@gordon238]

Can you fit a desiccant kit to it ?

[@Scorpio131174]

Hi sir. Does that compressor can fill a 100 cu carbon air tank air venturi brand ?

[@Kralingenrobin]

Thanks for this video. Right now i own a diana bandit pcp air pistol. 200 bar at 50cc. From 100 bar to 200 bar is about 30 pumps with the handpump, which can go to max 200 bar. With that i can do about 21 shots (3 magazines on the .22cal). I am thinking about to buy the huben gk1, just because that one is regulated and you can tune it down to get less power, but more shots. (Shooting at 5 meter distance i don't need a lot of power, but it's fun for when I need / want more power for once). However, the huben can take 300bar, which is the fill pressure of a scuba tank. Meaning that after the first filling i cant get it to 300bar anymore and will probably need a compressor for that pistol. I also did the calculation between co2 cartridges and scuba tank fillings. I have to get more then 80 scuba tank fillings to even out on co2 cartridges 😅

[@Wheely_Dan]

Are they going to make one capable of filling tanks?

[@WLBlack]

Library is cool!

[@drmichaelatkins]

What about a tripod review?

[@lowellpearson8782]

That is sweet .

[@blackhat400]

Best unit i"v seen ,,

[@slick0000]

Might be a stupid question but can I use my air compressor that I bought from Aldi a few back???

[@nigelcb1300]

Do you know if BSA are producing a true left handed version of the rifle?

[@bessiebraveheart]

BSA compressor, made in China. Top price.

[@crypto_creep8222]

That's it just a rebadged Gx compressor Amazon has them for under 400 dollars

[@familyhelpdeskhelpdesk270]

bsa badge, nomad II internals. slightly cheaper and slightly bigger so i would have gone for this one if I didn't already have the nomad.

[@mrengland6325]

n1 m8 keep up the good work thnx

[@airpower7692]

so how's this compressor still doing after you had it for a while

[@markfannin3975]

Can we get your opinion the following compressor ? GX E-L2 PCP 4500PSI airgun compressor.

[@ksmha15]

Good review and interesting compressor. One thing, how is the air being dried before its inserted to the gun? We have seen airguns filled with a hand pump always and without good drying air materials these rifles got fully rusted inside. Today, many manufactures of airguns actually warn for this and also state that any issues (rust) due to moist air is not covered by warranty.

[@paulmurgatroyd6372]

There's a market for a smart entrepreneur to provide a service translating the Chinese manuals from nonsense to actual English. This sort of thing is rife these days.

[@558vulcanxh]

Dry air is a must, every manufacturer is a little vague or dont even mention this so this has held me back from buying one until some clarity is offered in this respect .

[@bertjesklotepino]

great video mr AAR, but was it recorded in church? It sounds a bit hollow.