Independence for Airgunners: the SMACO Portable Compressor

In this video I review and put to the test a portable compressor by SMACO.
It proved to be a very useful unit and a valuable companion in my outings.
Positively a piece of equipment that has a place in my gun cabinet.
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[@keithscott676]

Nice to see more off these coming out I use the Nomad 2 and that cost me a fortune!!!!!! Another great video...

[@AirRifleActivities]

Thank you kindly, Keith. That thing works great so far, I hope it doesn't disappoint in the long run either. Thanks for watching, mate, these fear update videos are usually of little to no interest at all.

[@guycobb3251]

Nice. Looks to be basically the same thing as my GX CS3-I I grabbed from Amazon about 8 months ago now. Zero issues thus far but grabbed Amazon’s extended 4 year warranty in the event something fails. GX also makes a lithium battery powered version now. Not something I have a need for, but a neat idea.

[@AirRifleActivities]

Thank you, friend 🙂 That's sth I may look into. That Lithium battery thing sounds interesting.

[@OH8STN]

Sold! Just ordered. Thanks for sharing.

[@AirRifleActivities]

Thanks, mate, I'm glad I could be of assistance 👍

[@mikerichardson4240]

I have the BSA version, fantastic bit of kit gets used every day, would not go back to a bottle now. Make sure you leave the car engine running if using it on 12v I bought the Tuxing filter from China it's 300mm long but does a great job removing moisture. set up with quick connectors so easy to fill multiple guns.

[@AirRifleActivities]

Thank you, Mike 🙂 For the tip too. As for the car engine running - I expressly stated it in the video.

[@mikerichardson4240]

@@AirRifleActivities Going to cut off the croc clips and install an Anderson connector next week then it will just plug in, no need to lift the hood/ bonnet of the car. The great thing about the Anderson connector is you can only connect it one way so no risk with polarity issues in the dark. They can be found on ebay for around £10 or 11 euro

[@AffordableAirguns]

Such of a great video brother! 👏 great job. Congrats

[@AirRifleActivities]

Thank you, Manny 🙂🤝

[@Blckpaw]

Looks like a good investment depending on your day to day needs. As long as people know these aren’t industrial conpressors

[@AirRifleActivities]

Well said, Pete, thanks 🙂🤝

[@thehaze1972]

Don't know what the manual says but it is important to open the filter to let it dry after pumping your gun. I second some of the comments about getting a tampoon style cotton filter/moisture trap of some kind , that small one supplied with the Yong Heng for example is sufficiant for filling your gun and can be re-used a couple of times after it has dried out. Important to open this to let it dry as well, otherwise the inside of the filter housing and the fittings will start to corrode and rust. Been thinking of adding a gx compressor in some form to my arsenal, could come in handy some times. Nicely edited and interesting video as usual, thanks for sharing Alex. 👍

[@AirRifleActivities]

Thank you, Hasse, for the tips too. GX contacted me about a fortnight ago. Something I may look into. Cheers 🤝

[@Peter-od7op]

Iam worried about the moisture

[@thehaze1972]

@Peter-od7op I have not seen any moisture in any of my guns after 5 years use so you don't need to worry too much. 🙂 But you absolutely have to be aware that moisture is produced when compressing air. 🖖

[@newmexicoairgunner9883]

Awesome video bro. Looks exactly like my GS CX 3. Only thing I'd suggest brother is if you live in a high humidity area I'd say get an external water separator for it. The water separator is a simple small cotton filter with these compressors.

[@AirRifleActivities]

Cheers, bud 🤝 A lot of people say the same.

[@newmexicoairgunner9883]

@@AirRifleActivities I got a tuxing filter with 2 filter inserts on Amazon for about $50 US. They've gone up since then though

[@juanbrito5762]

Hola muy bueno ese compresor acá en en chile lo compran mucho saludos

[@AirRifleActivities]

Gracias, hermano. Good to know it's a unit that has already managed to get recognition in Chile 🙂

[@Biffo1262]

That inline filter is totally inadequate for the job of trapping the moisture. I put a double inline water/oil filter trap in addition to the supplied single on my mains compressor. You can buy them cheap on eBay. The mains powered model fills my 7 litre 300 bar bottle without any effort. I've had it three years now and it has paid for itself already at £134 delivered. Mind you the prices have increased a bit since then but if you shop around Inthe UK you can get one for about £175. Brilliant little compressor treated with care. I'm fortunate that my job as a fire service breathing apparatus instructor trained me in compressor maintenance and repair so I appreciate how vital maintenance is.

[@AirRifleActivities]

Thanks for the comment and the tips, Steve 🙂

[@NigelNige]

Great video, good information 👍

[@AirRifleActivities]

Thank you, Nigel, I hope it was useful at least to some extent.

[@johnallen8618]

I've got the BSA version, and it's brilliant, well worth the investment 😎

[@AirRifleActivities]

I'm sure it's a good one, John, thanks.

[@mikesantini4609]

I have been pretty much every route for pcp filling. My gx cs3 has put my scba bottle and omega compressor into retirement. With direct filling from this portable compressor there is no sacrifice of how much air is left in the scba bottle.

[@AirRifleActivities]

True story, Mike.

[@garymurray5361]

A good review buddy 👍. I'd be knackered without a compressor. No need for large bottles etc.

[@AirRifleActivities]

A useful device indeed, mate. Thank you.

[@b4bluey]

I think you`ve put this over in a very clear way and with GOOD Info >> Thank You >> how much is it please ?? > OK, $539

[@AirRifleActivities]

Thanks for watching, mate 🙂

[@heathhalfhill6401]

Brother…I would definitely put a moisture filter on this unit. JS🤷‍♂️ A small tampon type filter is 20$. Your investment in PCPs are Thousands!

[@Airgunfunrich]

I agree not sure if trust that filter to keep moisture out looking at the amount came out when bleed screw was undone..

[@heathhalfhill6401]

@@Airgunfunrich I have 2 Yong Heng compressors and a Spritech AC/DC compressor that “Sounds” exactly like the one you have. It came with a small tampon style filter. I change it out about every 6-8 fills. Honestly I only use it when my tanks are low ie…3000 PSI and a few of my gun want 4350 PSI like my Liberty,and my Avengers long and Bullpup. It tops them of fairly quick since I used the remains of the tanks to bulk fill. It only runs for maybe 3-5 minutes and the temp NEVER hits 50C. I let the fan run till the temp is below 30C. For what ever reason it will not work on my LCS SK-19🤷‍♂️. The air keeps coming out of the bleed valve after filling to 250 Bar. Do have any suggestions for this issue sir? I drained the air out, removed the foster fitting, cleaned and greased with silicon grease yet it seems as though the bleed screw doesn’t allow enough flow to close off the valve on the foster fitting. I hope you know what to do cause several others don’t even get what’s happening🤷‍♂️💯

[@Airgunfunrich]

@@heathhalfhill6401 someone on one of the forums had same problem I’ll se if I can find it for you

[@AirRifleActivities]

Thank you for the tips and your comment, boys. For watching too 🙂 Heath, I hope you find a solution to that weird problem.

[@visamedic]

Looks like a nice little unit. Do you still have it? If so, how’s it holding up?

[@AirRifleActivities]

It really is, still works flawlessly.

[@visamedic]

@@AirRifleActivities Nice. I’m still watching other reviews, but I’m leaning towards this one. Thank you. 😁👍

[@gutiguti3914]

Espectacular muy bueno 👏👏👍👍💪💪🇦🇷

[@AirRifleActivities]

Gracias, hermano 🤝

[@markflacy7099]

The safest way to connect to a car battery is to connect the red clip to the positive terminal first and then connect the black clip (ground) to something on the engine/chassis away from the battery. Car batteries *can* generate hydrogen gas and you really don't want a spark near a hydrogen/oxygen mix. Is it likely that you'll get a BANG with modern car batteries? Dunno, but changing the order of connecting clips so that any spark made when you complete the circuit is far away from the potential gas generator will reduce that possibility.

[@AirRifleActivities]

Thank you, Mark. I admit I wasn't aware of that 🤝

[@markflacy7099]

@@AirRifleActivities To be honest, I don't know of any case in relatively modern times (we are talking from late last century) where there was such a hydrogen gas explosion from a lead-acid battery due to an electrical spark. Maybe that was because of training but it may well have been because most modern batteries running with modern charging systems don't generate a lot of hydrogen gas even in the worse case. Still, if it doesn't take a lot of effort to make the spark that happens when you complete a circuit occur away from the potential problem, then you should try to do it that way. This advice includes jumper cables as well!

[@stedyone1090]

Very nice 👌 👍

[@AirRifleActivities]

It really is a good device, thanks, mate 🙂

[@NYLSONQUASEACERTA]

SHOW MUITO TOP ESTE COMPRESSOR PARABÉNS QUE COISA BOA UM COMPRESSO.

[@AirRifleActivities]

Thank you, brother, it's a useful item indeed 👍

[@NYLSONQUASEACERTA]

@@AirRifleActivities verdade

[@ZaspoxZaspox]

Hi, will it fill a 3L scuva dive bottle? And if so what time it takes?

[@AirRifleActivities]

I think it's rated up to 2 liters, mate. Check the website of the manufacturer. I haven't tried a 3 liter bottle with this compressor. I'm not affiliated with that brand, I just made a review of the unit. Thanks for watching.

[@ZaspoxZaspox]

@AirRifleActivities hello, its me again, I have the 3L, smaco compressor can refuil 0.5 to 4L scuba bottle, my 3L refuil easily take about to 40min, 40min with some "used" air already inside

[@jakobiller]

Nice video! Didn't hear about this one before but i've had several similar devices GX, VEVOR, etc. and while they do the job they do spit out wet air sooner or later.

[@AirRifleActivities]

Will watch out for that, mate, thanks 🙂

[@jakobiller]

@@AirRifleActivities Definitely do! :) In my case it always happens when i use these type of compressors for fills close to each other, like when tuning and you constantly need to refill. If you bleed off the valve and you feel wet air coming out chances are high it will spit wet air through the hose if you use the compressor again within the next hour. I always run the device unconnected from the rifle and hold the hose close to my skin or lips to sense if the air is dry or wet. Sometimes this is not even needed as you can literally see drops flying out. Changing the tampon in the connector will not stop this. If air is wet i would advice to let it run unconnected for a couple of minutes, do the skin/lip test again, before hooking it up to your rifle. Good devices for travelling and quick fills. Not recommended for heavy use iow many fills per day bc of wet air issue. Learned the hard way :)

[@AirRifleActivities]

@@jakobiller thanks for the tips, brother 🙂 I definitely don't use mine ona regular basis - at least at this point.

[@angrycheese]

Does it filter water from the atmosphere so it doesn't pump water into your gun?

[@AirRifleActivities]

That's what the manufacturer says, Dave - that it's a particle and moisture filter.

[@angrycheese]

My Leshiy's plenum went rusty because of a small Chinese compressor. Be careful make sure your air is dry like breathing air from a diver's tank

[@AirRifleActivities]

Thanks for the tip, Dave. I'll watch out for excessive moisture in my gun. I still use my diving tank too.

[@deusebom8831]

do you fill up to 300bar??

[@AirRifleActivities]

Yes, you can fill up to 300 bar a tank with a volume of about 1 or 2 litres.

[@thomasfoy6227]

Will it fill a 7 litre bottle

[@AirRifleActivities]

No, mate, it won't. Like I said in the video - up to 500 cc.

[@omrish7175]

اخي العزيز لماذا تعبئة edgun leshiy 2 فقط 200 bar ? هل ممنوع التعبئه 300 bar في ساعة البندقيه

[@AirRifleActivities]

No, it isn't forbidden, buddy, I didn't fill it all the way to save time and make it less boring for viewers.

[@omrish7175]

@@AirRifleActivities شكرا على المعلومه 👍

[@raulplascencia5038]

Price thanks

[@AirRifleActivities]

Raul, use the link in the description, thanks.

[@nerotsirc5043]

​@@AirRifleActivitiesIt doesn't work

[@AirRifleActivities]

@@nerotsirc5043 it's an older video of mine, they must've changed something... Try googling "smaco". But better yet wait for about a week or so - I'll release a video of a much better unit 🙂

[@victoradams6635]

SMACO customer service is terrible. I have been waiting over two weeks to communicate with someone, heck anyone, at this company concerning my unit not pressurizing over 1000 psi. All I’m getting is crickets. Tried a second time. Crickets again. It looks like the GX CS4-I might be the way to go. My friend is not having issues with customer service with them when he needs help.

[@AirRifleActivities]

@@victoradams6635 perhaps you're right, Victor; I haven't dealt with those people 🤷

[@edgarmaynard5835]

Got s Normad ll 👍

[@AirRifleActivities]

I hope you're happy with its performance, Edgar 🙂

[@josefernandogonzalezrodrig4405]

👍🇪🇸💀🇪🇸

[@AirRifleActivities]

Cheers for the thumbs up 🙂