Fill Your PCP Directly From The Compressor Without Damaging It.

I know of several people who fill their PCPs directly from the compressor. I think it is a mistake unless the compressor does not use water or oil.

[@rpouncy]

Aaron, you always keep it real...and really simple to understand lots of important, safe and practical ideas for operating and maintaining a PCP. I'm happy to say that I've watched, listened, and followed the features of this video. It works well! Thank you.

[@electrichellion5946]

I’m going to be following along the path of Lessons Aaron Learn which should save me from being reminded that I learned that lesson already. I know I’ll have to learn some on my own.

[@aaroncantrell8819]

Thanks you for continuing to watch and comment. Best of luck.

[@aarong139]

Brilliant video. Always look forward to the bell ringing and telling me you dropped another video. Keep them coming Aaron stay safe

[@aaroncantrell8819]

Thanks Aaron. All the best.

[@jefbretschneider1607]

Arron, You always offer sound advice and tips. I found operating the Yong Heng for PCP use is a live and learn process, and one gets better and more proficient at it over time and practice. Besides the oil and water separators you showed us, I'd like to mention an additional way to eliminate water and oil residue; it's by using the pressure relief knob/valve on the "left side" of the Yong Heng. For example, when I'm topping off my 6.8L bottle (usually during a 15 to 20 minute run) I'll give the pressure relief knob a "quick twist" every couple of minutes. Doing that releases (evacuates) a spritz of built up water and oil vapors. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do this "Quick twist" release only with the left side knob only as it will release the water and oil vapors. The right side knob should be keep closed until the end of the filling process, at which time you can open it up to release all the air pressure so as to disconnect the bottle from the compressor.

[@aaroncantrell8819]

Great information. Thanks!!!

[@woodsman2433]

Great advice Aaron. You are correct the type of oil in the compressor will deteriorate the seals in the air gun all the best

[@aaroncantrell8819]

You are right. Air gun are so expensive and this is a small investment to protect them. Thanks.

[@KEOutdoors]

Awesome video like always, you are fantastic at explaining in depth

[@aaroncantrell8819]

I am trying to provide good information especially to beginners. It's comments like yours that let me know that I am close to my goal. Thanks and best wishes.

[@FirstStateAirgun]

Always good to know thanks for the information I'm still using a good old hand pump

[@aaroncantrell8819]

Hand pumps are the safest for not polluting you gun. I had a shoebox compressor that was basically a hand pump with a motor and I never worried about oil getting into my gun. Thanks.

[@FirstStateAirgun]

@@aaroncantrell8819 Thanks again Aaron stay safe my friend.

[@DDDDDDDD203]

Good video Aaron. Smart move to keep it protected! Im new in pcp generators so im prepared for it Now 👍

[@aaroncantrell8819]

I have watched your channel and you are more than prepared for it. Keep up the great work. Thanks for watching.

[@johnaverick7468]

You are SO right Aron , I can tell you from experience that this WILL add water and as you said and small amounts of oil / contaminants to your AG if filled directly from a compressor. I have been filling two AGs straight from the compressor and am having periodic check valve problems with the AGs. And when I check the little catch filter fairly frequently I might add it is soaking wet and oily. This is a very relevant and necessary video you have made here to the AG world. Thanks again Aron

[@aaroncantrell8819]

Thanks you for sharing that information as it will help other to recognize that it can be a problem. Thanks for watching and best of luck.

[@uainttheone]

Do you really need a 100$ air filter or can one for a paint gun work?

[@k.s.airguns-airgunpestcont4680]

Some good advice there dude, thanks very much.

[@aaroncantrell8819]

Thanks for watching.

[@MrJohnmichael63]

Thanks for you videos. Very informative!

[@aaroncantrell8819]

Thank you. Best wishes.

[@daviddbf2691]

Aaron I believe you're right there are some benefits from using the machine instead of a bottle for one I notice how quick my gun feels up my air gun . even Run 3 and 1/2 minutes and it's done so that should keep the life of the compressor longer because it doesn't have to work hard or get very hot in order to fill my gun .

[@aaroncantrell8819]

Keeping the compressor cool and the oil changed is the key to long service from the unit and it also help to keep your gun free of contaminants. Thanks for watching.

[@rage889]

good timing on this. I wore out my hand pump in ~ 3 weeks and am considering the Yong Heng. I am a bit bummer about the need for the $100 filter assembly - makes finding a tank more tempting.

[@aaroncantrell8819]

If you are fill your gun directly and keeping the compressor as cool as possible (ice in the bucket and wet rags on the high pressure tubes) while changing the filter regularly it will not be too bad of your gun. Also you can monitor just how much oil is being produced by checking the filter carefully after each change. Thanks for watching.

[@skipcampbell239]

i use ice when filling my tank works great! nice video air brother.

[@aaroncantrell8819]

Good idea. Thanks for watching.

[@edgarmaynard5835]

Hi Aaron Great video very informative I went down the Normad II route as i did not want to be using all that tubing and with my unit it is mobile so i can charge from the car if needed, But it is only for guns Not bottles which is fine for me. Look forward to some hunting or range work Regards UK

[@aaroncantrell8819]

I have checked into it and the Normad II looks very interesting. Like you say it is for the gun but can be taken into the field which makes it very practical. Thanks for watching and best of luck.

[@rickm4130]

Thanks for the video!

[@aaroncantrell8819]

Thank you.

[@tomcampanale8176]

I love your reviews

[@aaroncantrell8819]

Thanks you so much for watching.

[@derektodd4126]

Cheers, thanks Aaron.

[@aaroncantrell8819]

Thanks Derek.

[@numizaairguns1373]

Nice video. I also use water and oil separator in my mini compressor...

[@aaroncantrell8819]

You are smart. These filters are a must to protect the expensive investment we make in our PCPs. Thanks.

[@Capodona1980]

Hey bud can u pm I need help setting up the molecular sieve station like how u have yours.

[@pointnozzleaway]

Does the extra filter & lines not put a lot of extra stress on the compressor ?

[@derektodd4126]

Won't comment as I just get my cylinder filled at my local gun shop.

[@aaroncantrell8819]

As I said the cylinder is the best protection because any oil or water will condense when the tank cools. Best wishes.

[@carl8958]

I recently purchased a Yong Heng, a "gold" molecular sieve, and small bottle after watching your and Air Velocity Sport videos. I appreciate the clear guidance both of you have provided on setting up and using these systems. What molecular sieve material product are you using when it's time to replace the beads supplied with the filter? Best regards Aaron.

[@aaroncantrell8819]

I stopped using the activated charcoal after the first change. I now just use cotton and the beads in the filter. Some advice:' Replace the cotton in the little filter often/ That will help keep larger filter clean. Also when you depressurize the line after filling most of the water shoots out of the system. By detaching the line from the filter water is give an additional chance to evaporate out. Thanks for watching and best of luck.

[@carl8958]

@@aaroncantrell8819 I have purchased a 50 pack of the small cotton filters and understand they should be routinely replaced. I'm wondering if you have need to replace the beads in the larger filter yet and what produce you might have chosen? The usual forums have suggestions on various media - including mixing a "color changing" bead to detect water. It will be awhile before that media needs to be replaced. Just planning ahead.

[@timcarroll3040]

Great info Thanks

[@aaroncantrell8819]

Thanks you!!!

[@michaelstrother3902]

Aron, been watching a while. About to get into air guns and looking at purchasing a yong heng compressor. Cannot find anything on WHERE EXACTLY to buy the real thing. Plenty of videos on the pump but almost nobody ever says where they bought the thing. What company did you get yours from and are you happy with that company?

[@aaroncantrell8819]

Try this link: www.ebay.com/itm/283535786954?epid=22020185528&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item42040cc3ca:g:FHkAAOSw4-Rf4cyl&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAACoPYe5NmHp%252B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsSwcmzw5CLtzTE60FqHcnq2J3DC6ubzTLfGHZ3yaPs3Vzf9ulb7BtSR8iO6GsFxlwIz%252BMtBfPScHzLVaXvCbzg169G%252BRLIqSJjaMuaahtUZ1S%252Fud2dZMAULT%252BDPJaacxibqD3lCKjkwaT9u03vPpB%252BMLnKFv4Oa%252Fh9zekzBJ1f1Cjw9jDZgQ%252BIaOdyEKNOW8a32JDQVlOQQQWjTqPBq25YIURjM%252B6QkjX5AKuOHl7SWWRl2pXz03VFA6%252BLjaUN3tDjldkb2w5dk5FWFCr2hwPbsWRF59yhVgjFOuI45SN9qpv1%252FLQdDZpoTx24c17NNzfzUmveGbiEtD%252BUJhruQy7ii%252BN%252F56EUzbjd9FnzXORY1wWs5N5DVy4oumAO6An%252BfbX4YyGwcS4N9Hgo%252BQAhxTzdDLSEgKMU4%252FWjUb4D0Pu674SskoUv6F%252B24LM7eCCpGyO4VqBe9BpDxGHW0RmK6x%252FXLnoBmDIo2Ir7DTZ7sVwUkvEMsoYG4s3DvxRNIZL7CMLQ%252BqG%252FYGA7fd%252BCjzK42XnWWq%252BSsKv%252FEq2ymXxrNmim%252FkiGeqPcw8rPSYXeAcm%252B9O14O2N8nIjhnh8N8cKhLdUCtKsSPboHIDzmSX%252FCBOCIC8e0OTbXwhQq4gd8jpzZy0iScw9IELl1qjCx3EOH2w3srjR1c2budSk3mFoVJPO2%252FeLaaqvbd4bXtgJYhpGA%252BjOl3JYAEGcGThK2Yo6PjldKPmeVegdFWIaVqXyw0z2RhBq8jqdVPXHb3UEFdrqvy9HSh7KGOSanpm7cscXz%252FjSTeCHiswV5ZbjL24CpXu8Rr6UfewtlwzenGBFhr94pOKiSfV2ijtAR2bh8vDOZclLkKw%253D%253D%7Cclp%3A2334524%7Ctkp%3ABFBM_rDAhapf

[@johnnyventurino8947]

I just subscribed to you again Aaron I bought a new phone and I was just thinking to myself how come I never see any of Aaron's videos no more. So I just looked you up and seen I never subscribed to your channel when I got my new phone. So now im back with you brother.

[@aaroncantrell8819]

Thanks your so much for continuing to subscribe and for ringing the bell. I really appreciate it. Best wishes.

[@Jeremy.G408]

Thank you. Can you please share name etc of the filter you purchased ?

[@aaroncantrell8819]

Try this link: www.ebay.com/itm/124505024528?hash=item1cfd13e810:g:ZvkAAOSwm0tf5DxW

[@user-kd8xn9js3n]

I really like it when you talk about the oil being in there once its in there. What works like that with the human body? Do i need to seek medical attenton is the damage done or am i fucked no matter what. what was it williams

[@luckylarry5112]

What temp do you let your compressor get up to while filling a bottle? Thanks

[@aaroncantrell8819]

I have never had to turn it off because of high temp. I find that as long as the water is cool and that the pips have wet rags wrapped around then the temp never rises too far. Also I never fill the tank to over 3,700 psi and that keeps the temp down also. Best of luck.

[@sonykim483]

To cool those lines down with out those towels and spraying water on them. Those towels do look like they get burnt. Use soft copper tubing, wrap the copper around the stainless steel tubes and hook them up in conjunction with your pump or add another pump system just for those two lines. I would use ice/water mixture to really cool the system down.

[@aaroncantrell8819]

Why go through all that only to find that both your copper tubing and my wet towels work equally as well in keeping the system cool. In that case the wet towels win because you will not have to be a rocket scientist to set it up. Just wrap the towels and wet them. Simple right. Thanks for watching and for your comment.

[@sonykim483]

@@aaroncantrell8819 Here is a picture of what I did drive.google.com/file/d/1PkC9LtV6LgMfUdBrea14FPu3sMCd4meo/view?usp=drivesdk. My temp is about 60° c and the tubes are cool to the touch.

[@aaroncantrell8819]

@@sonykim483 Seems to work great. Thanks and best of luck.

[@dougcain2720]

Mr. Cantrell, I'm finding that to buy a good PCP, not dirt cheap nor top end, and to get a tank, compressor, that is some high end dollars. The equipment is double plus the PCP.

[@aaroncantrell8819]

You can start out with a hand pump very cheap. Here are my top picks for starter guns between $250 and $500: Artemis P15, Karl Puncher Breaker, Gamo Urban & Coyote, Gauntlet, Xisico Sentry, Benjamin Fortitude, Hatsan Flashpup, AT44 & BullBoss, and the Venturi Avenger. So this is about the cheapest way to start. Thanks and best of luck.

[@dougcain2720]

@@aaroncantrell8819 Thank you sir!

[@user-kd8xn9js3n]

Wtf williams

[@Vera-xu3xw]

(Fill your PCP) You didn't fill it?

[@aaroncantrell8819]

The compressors are much too loud for that. Thanks for watching.

[@svilenp]

👍✔

[@aaroncantrell8819]

As always, Thanks!

[@user-kd8xn9js3n]

9:47

[@johnaverick7468]

LOL But I am so sick of spending $ on these things Dude.

[@aaroncantrell8819]

Then don't. Just be careful and avoid getting as much oil and water as possible in your gun by keeping the heat down on the compressor. And if you don't shoot too much the problem is much lessor. I fill my guns weekly and sometime more because I shoot so much. Perhaps you don't. Thanks for watching.

[@johnaverick7468]

@@aaroncantrell8819 I was just kidding Aron. See my next post after this one. But I am a bit sick of spending $. But the moisture / oil control is very real.

[@tomcampanale8176]

I’m first

[@aaroncantrell8819]

Thank you for being first. Best wishes.

[@uainttheone]

Jesus Christ 100 for the filter, high pressure air compresser , 1000 for blitz ..then pellets extra mags. Are you kidding me? Now I'm into this pellet gun for more that I built my freaking ar10.

[@aaroncantrell8819]

Try shooting your AR10 in your back yard all day. Or taking it to the farm for pesting. Or having long conversation with everyone at the range while you all are shooting at once. "Got your ears on" Also I bet that by the time you finish shoot all day at the range you have spent a fortune on ammo. I think in the long run it all pans out. Thanks for watching.