NOW $165 Orcair 4500psi PCP Airgun Compressor Review - Is it worth it? - 1 year review and demo

Overview and review of this compressor after owning it for 1 year, including a short look at it in action. This is the exact same thing as the Hatsan TactAir Spark (~$450). So far it has been great. Well worth the price you pay, in my opinion.
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[@kendallh9106]

Yeah, I trashed my GX compressor by repeatedly starting it under pressure. I learned the hard way not to do that. Fortunately, I had bought the Asurion warranty. They reimbursed me within a day of receiving it, so I bought another one. It has been holding up well so far (6 months in). GX now warns you, in the manual and on Amazon, not to restart under pressure.

[@bertbccfu9564]

Ive run one for 2 years now , i only run it to 170° f , also when i restart i dump the air so it doesnt have to start under a load, ive been filling a 500cc carbon fiber bottle on the gun about once a week

[@eze008]

Fuck yes its worth it. I bought this for my hatsan blitz with takes a 4500psi tank. I have had it for about a year and its still kickin. There are better compressors to work with but for the price this is worth it. Plus these can be rebuilt and fixed. Brothers In Air youtuber shows how to fix it. Im glad I bought mine ..Also there is a vent under this compressor. It will breath easier on flat service. I even tilt mine to give more breathing room. As for a case I use ( at this point I just heard you mention brothers in air....hah ) a small traveling case with the two rollers and extenable handle from goodwill. Works perfectly . I'm glad you made this video . Also help remind new pcp gun owners to be aware of the dangers of lubricants they use with high pressure.

[@airshootist]

Thanks, king! Good to hear another users input and good experience. Did you get the extended warranty? 4 years care free! If it fails: take that, Amazon!

[@Matador50]

That case is awesome! Great idea. Just got my Compressor and turned it on this morning. I use a Bluetti 600w Power source to power it iff "Grid" as I drive a EV with no 12v Battery. I plan on using it at the LSR when using my PCP (still need to do a IRL PCP fill test)

[@Donatello40973]

I have a small Vevor compressor and it fills my Umarex Hammer no problem , except that it takes a solid 15 minutes to fill . I can deal with that instead of paying $ 1,500 to $ 4,500 . I'll probably upgrade to the RovAir compressor when I really need to .

[@Donatello40973]

*** I only paid around $200 for my Vevor compressor.

[@breakingmoney3077]

Great Idea to let the fan cool down for all of us with air compressors for PCP guns. I just got one and that's a great idea. I didn't get the one you have but for all of us it's a very good idea all electronic devices need cool. I remember my first car was a Thunderbird car. 1983 and it was the turbo 4cyl and never knew you had to let the car idel after using turbo and it kept damaging the turbo and hardly ever worked and extremely expensive to fix it. Each bill was a grad and fixed it four times until I sold it. Then 20yrs later someone told me many many people hated them but in the car manual always had let the car Ideal for a while when parking. I never did that any many owners had no clue so the car never took off back then as a great buy and awesome car. Clue, let you're crap cool down period. So thank you for that tip. We all need to learn that. Save money and keep calm for you to save big bucks just takes a minute or two. Thank you!

[@bertbccfu9564]

Yes with those old turbo setups you had to let the oil run through them for a little while to cool them down before shutdown or else you would get what they call coking which is basically the oil burning and solidifying

[@breakingmoney3077]

@@bertbccfu9564 I just bought mine and is top of the line. Still Ill use that advice. As I know having a turbo car back in the early 90's I had a Turbo 4cyl. Ford Thunder Bird. And it was a turbo 4cyl. After blowing the Turbo twice then selling it. When I sold they told me yeah of course you did. They were tricky cars but extreemly powerful enough to blow a six cyl out of the water. And I knew it after racing a six cyl Honda civic 6 cyl. It was so powerful it would litteraly through you back into the sear like you were taking off in an airplane! No joke. So violent it would make youre head hit the head rest. The reason was it would blow. You needed to ler it cool without turning off the engine before it had cooled. I had no clue as the original owners never said a word. I was in highschool at the time and the car was lowered and completly blacked out. Windows, license plate covers, paint etc. The only color was a tiny two pin stripe lines. From rear to front. Purple and bright pink. The big colors of back then.

[@breakingmoney3077]

@@bertbccfu9564 yeah lol I WISH we had internet then. Lolol

[@bertbccfu9564]

@@breakingmoney3077 I know right I find myself looking something up at least once or twice a day in the old days we had to try to ask an old-timer or you were out of luck

[@breakingmoney3077]

@@bertbccfu9564 absolutely right. Who would of known back in the 80s to the early 90s when I bought the car. I and my brother big into mechanics and even now he's the head of a city mechanic tech now had no clue back then. At the time he worked for Ford as a mechanic and back then he had no clue! Figures years later we find out!

[@lawrencelamb9601]

Thanks for doing this video. I've been thinking about getting one of these. In fact, I just ordered one. I've been using a 3 stage manual pump but it seems to get more difficult all the time. Now I'm on a diet and losing weight it's getting almost impossible. It's either this or go to a 4 stage. I think I'll go electric now.

[@stedyone1090]

Got same unit over a year ago for emergency back up only cuz the dive shop is just down the street. Picked up the GX CS1 and it fills kinda slow maybe to much desiccant in the water separator. 💧 but it works OK 👍

[@scotteverett7834]

@Air Shootist Just wanted to say thanks for the review. Picked one of these up and am pleased so far ad great tip about the bag, I managed to get one in the UK for £11 and its perfect. Cheers again 👍🏻

[@airshootist]

thanks for stopping by! I just published a review on their newest compressor, which is extremely impressive. Check that out when ya get a chance! Cheers!

[@FoundingYouTuber-2005]

Excellent review. This is one of those generic air compressors that various distributors, wholesalers, and retailers buy, slap their (typically difficult to pronounce) name on it, and instantly as if by magic you see em on fleabay and AMZN, and as the host noted, prices all over the map. To find the best price, keep this page open, then search for it BY LOOKS on AMZN. I did just now, Oct. 20, 2022. Found it under "PCP air compressor 4500psi 300bar powered by 12v DC or 110v AC with power supply included for paintball tank pcp airgun scuba mini tank" But under the listing it says "Visit the Orcair store." So it is the same one as the host's compressor. (Side note: I didn't know the Orcs went into the air compressor business. Defeat makes creatures do odd things.) Best part, today's price is a paltry $219! Snap em up while you can guys. Frankly, IMO this is the best air compressor you could ever hope to find at such a dirt cheap price, that sells elsewhere for $450!

[@airshootist]

Thanks for your detailed and nice comment! Every time I see "Orcair" I too picture Orcs with airguns! haha. "PCP AIRGUNS ARE BACK ON THE MENU!" Great little unit, though!

[@AZBADBOYz]

Great review on this. I've been wanting a 12v compressor for filling while camping. My 120v compressor requires way too big of a generator to start up plus it's heavy and requires water. This is a great solution.

[@airshootist]

Yeah these things have been great and if you can find the Makita bag it makes for a perfect field companion for the truck! If you snag one, use my links to help the channel a bit! Thanks! 🙏

[@AZBADBOYz]

@@airshootist Thoughts on the auto shutoff unit?

[@jorelcolon6407]

Just bought one yesterday on Amazon.it came missing parts used and broken . Thank goodness I can send it back!

[@airshootist]

Damn! Some joker probably returned it and them some other joker probably restocked it. Mine's still running strong as ever! I'd still try another one, since you can always return it. Good luck!

[@azdano1721]

​@@airshootist moj nie dziala laduje tylko do 1500 psi max

[@JimmyN99]

Just got my backpacker .22 from bintac with 700cc bottle, i almost passed out with the hand pump (was a good workout though)

[@airshootist]

I still own two hand pumps. I have that survivalist "just in case" mentality on a lot of things. But having the pump sure is nice!

[@nico-max]

Hi , l have one he works very well , maybe with your new filter it’s better ? 🇫🇷🥂🇺🇸

[@philc.9280]

This is now $199 on eBay. I'd buy the extra 3 year warranty for an extra $33 just in case . Thanks for the review

[@airshootist]

You are 100% right about shelling out for the warranty - just in case! Folks like you are the reason I put the effort into doing these reviews! Cheers!

[@tigerfan3905]

Awesome...just got one of these, thanks for the video!!

[@tnh723]

I logged on just to thumbs up and sub coz your nifty review included that cool makita carrying box. I love it hahaha Cheers. Im planning to buy either something like this or that gx e-L2 pump that is powered by battery or wall charging. Glad you took the risk on this unit!

[@airshootist]

Thanks, dude! So far so good with this pump! And like I mentioned in the video.... 4year WARRANTYYYY! Right now I've accrued 14.5 hours on it and its still running fine. (I log the minutes each time I use it)

[@Mark_B544]

So you’re not gonna show us filling then which is why we’re here ?

[@airshootist]

Watch the whole video, my guy. I fill with it here.

[@javascriptkiddie2718]

Do you think this is overkill for 13/3000psi?

[@airshootist]

not at all. It's perfect. You'll put very little wear and tear on the compressor and it will fill it pretty fast.

[@Dan21rod]

Will this work with large tanks like 4500?

[@airshootist]

Well you have volume and you have pressure. You've said nothing about "large" (volume), only about high pressure. 4500 fills are no problem at all. However, do NOT try and fill a scuba tank with this. I'd say a 68/4500 paintball tank is verging on the largest you should really go. Manufacturer says 500cc. And remember , take breaks every 8-10 minutes and fully vent the pressure in between startups or you'll destroy the compressor.

[@bryanfowler2039]

Do I have to buy a quick disconnect fill probe to fill my hatsan air rifle ?

[@airshootist]

I don't know, I don't mess with Hatsans. I can only tell you that this compressor comes with a fill whip made with a foster-type QD fitting for standard fill nipples

[@josephpeters2367]

Can u fill large bottles with this like a great white

[@airshootist]

It will easily fill a 90ci 4500psi paintball tank. Any larger than that would be iffy. Definitely should not fill scubas with it.

[@josephpeters2367]

@@airshootist ok.awsome thanks

[@pricelessppp]

Nice review! Glad it sorta worked out for you I got a 350$ GX Pump compressor should work all right! Is it safe to keep it in the garage on a airgun work bench during the winter and autumn seasons?

[@airshootist]

Thank you! I actually really like doing videos that are helpful to others, which may seem surprising since most of my videos are silly memed-up critter deaths. I would NOT keep that bad boy in the cold. You will put stress on seals and joints with the expansion and contraction of materials due to changes in temp. Keep your investment safe, inside, at room temp.

[@Jeremy-kw2fe]

I’m new to all this I got everything you showed, but when filling my new hatsan blitz I got it halfway then cut is opened the air valve, last night and it emptied the tank on my gun so today I just opened the valve for a second then pulled my port and made a loud pop, any advice? I can’t find any videos on that

[@airshootist]

Not sure what to make of the above.... but make sure you're not yanking fill probes out under pressure. Always vent (via the bleeder screw on the side of the compressor) before you disconnect. If your gun is dumping all its air you've got a problem with the internal check valve in the rifle's fill area.

[@lawrencelamb9601]

Do you have any information about the Makita bag that you bought? I'm having trouble finding that one. It's a great idea and I want to use it. My compressor won't be here until July so I have some time.

[@airshootist]

check your email, king

[@sniper507target3]

hello good video thanks for sharing a question you will have the amazon link where you bought the Makita briefcase

[@airshootist]

Those bags are largely unavailable anymore. You can search ebay for "Makita Cube Bag" or "Makita 10 inch bag" and maybe still find one.

[@airshootist]

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[@wallas0786]

Do you have a Link to the exact one you bought? I see few similar ones and different brands. Thanks for the review.

[@airshootist]

Here you go, Walt! Thanks for watching and I hope you got some good info out of it! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HGJ2BCJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@waynemartin7433]

What size bag is it? What are the actual dimensions of the compressor?

[@murfspop]

Can u add a link for the 'travel case ' please.

[@airshootist]

You're not gonna find em anymore. You can search ebay for Makita Cube Bag or Makita contractor bag and maybe get a bit of luck there

[@AzAirgunHunter]

Good video. I have been looking in to getting one of those compressors. I currently use a Yong Heng compressor and the explosive proof burst disk blows after about 5-6 fills. It’s really annoying. I have had it for about 2 years. It works great other than that. Have you experienced this issue with that compressor? Also, how does it do when filling your 4500 psi bottles. I have a 3L, 4500 psi tank as well that I carry along with me to the farm for rifle refills but I would like to carry a compressor like yours to the farm to quickly refill my 4500 psi bottle on my condor. I have seen this same style of compressor that has a rating up to 5000 psi. What is your take on all this?

[@airshootist]

So far this thing has been amazing, not a single issue. I did buy the $45 4-year warranty from Amazon so if it breaks --> their problem! While it isn't recommended to fill large bottles (like your 3L) with this, I bet it could do it easily if you gave it breaks every 10/15 minutes and ONLY if using some sort of check valve (like the fill nipple on your Condor) so air only goes one way. Also, as I mentioned in my video, when giving it a break you need to VENT YOUR PRESSURE. Starting these compressors up against pressure will fry the motor. You won't need to lug your 3L tank to the farm with this, as long as you arrived in a car. Simply hook it up to your battery (car running) and you're good to go. I have used it like that out in the field no problem. Comes with the 110v wall adapter, too, so you're always covered.

[@AzAirgunHunter]

@@airshootist Thanks. Appreciate your input.

[@raymondmorales8252]

@@airshootist Wao thanks for the video and for all the great tips about the aftermarket water/oil separator, the hose and the Makita battery bag. I bought exactly the same compressor from Ebay the only difference is that mine came in orange. I would like to know if it is safe to be able to use it the way it comes without damaging anything inside my rifle until I bought the bigger aftermarket water/oil separator that looks that makes a better job than the tiny one that comes along with the compressor. Also if this new hose and water/oil separator need be used separately with the other oem hose or if we can use both two to increase even more the rifle protection against humidity. Thanks

[@airshootist]

@@raymondmorales8252 I would just get the little oil water separator rather than the giant one. The giant one has tons of volume and takes forever to fill. After every fill, I take apart the small oil water separator and I let it dry out on top of the compressor as I let the fan cool it. The compressor shoots the hot air out the top and it works perfectly to dry out the filter again. Also what you can do after a fill is remove your hose and run the compressor for a second attached to nothing - some water will come out

[@bertbccfu9564]

When I first got mine I tried to fill my dive tank and I'm sure with enough patience you could probably do it but it might take you 3 hours LOL, also I probably wouldn't do it because it's just too much wear and tear on the little compressor , it's only like five bucks to fill my 80 tank to 3600 at the dive shop, once I upgraded to the carbon-fiber bottle with 4,500 I needed a compressor though, which is why I bought this one, i do filll my 500cc carbon fiber bottle on the gun to300 bar / 4500 psi with no problems, I think from the 160 bar where my regulator is set it takes me about three Cycles, meaning that I run it till it hits 170 degrees Fahrenheit shut it down let it cool basically back to room temperature and then let the air out of it so it does not start under a load and start the process again, all in all it takes me maybe 10-15 minutes to fill to 4500 and that's taking my time, I've had this compressor about 2 years I would say it has paid for itself as I use it like at least once a week

[@waynemartin7433]

Waiting for the reply to my question concerning the dimensions of the compressor and the Makita bag so I can make an informed decision and place my order, please reply.

[@airshootist]

Only if you subscribe immediately! Haha, no problem, here ya go: Compressor is 8x7x4.5 inches. You can use the foam (cut to fit) that came with the compressor to use in the bag. Here is the link to the exact bag I bought: smile.amazon.com/Makita-Contractor-Cordless-Removable-Dividers/dp/B07Z25XLG9/ref=sr_1_5?crid=14LUPRMVM0YHC&keywords=Makita+battery+bag&qid=1644247323&s=hi&sprefix=makita+battery+bag%2Ctools%2C90&sr=1-5

[@waynemartin7433]

Yep that’s the same 10”x10” I was looking at, it’s weird that the compressor’s description has two totally different set of dimensions in its description

[@airshootist]

@@waynemartin7433 Well, probably a good thing you checked then! Sorry about my delayed response - I am usually pretty quick! Definitely get the warranty for a few more bucks, good to have peace of mind. Stay tuned for more airgun related content!

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[@Jeremy-kw2fe]

what all do I need to buy with it?

[@airshootist]

I'd just buy one of the small $15 water/oil separators for it and that's it. Everything else is included.

[@Jeremy-kw2fe]

Thanks so I just search water oil separates for pcp air compressor?

[@airshootist]

Here you go, buddy. I just ordered one of these for my second compressor. They work well. Unlike the giant ones they don't take forever to fill. Always unscrew it after your fill and let it dry out. I usually place it over the vent on the compressor while the fan runs after a fill. www.amazon.com/dp/B07PQF716D?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

[@johnmartinez9445]

You have a link to the filter/ water separator?

[@airshootist]

Hi, John. Unfortunately I got kicked off the Amazon associate program for not having 1000 subscribers, so I lost my affiliate linking ability but here is the standard link: smile.amazon.com/VeYocilk-PCP-Hand-Pump-Filter/dp/B08X2732V5/ref=sr_1_16?crid=TH31U5LJIL6F&keywords=pcp+water+separator&qid=1645466230&sprefix=pcp+w%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-16

[@djohnil123]

4500 psi compressors are legit

[@BleedBlueElowell]

So I had an empty 4500 psi tank. It took about 30 minutes to get it to 2000 and then it didn’t fill past that. I let it rest an hour and then ran it probably another 30 minutes and it went up to 3500. Should I be taking me an hour to get 3500 psi?

[@airshootist]

You're missing one important piece of info - the volume of the tank. If it's a paintball tank (up to 68ci) it should never take that long. If you're filling a scuba, stop, this little compressor is not designed for that. You should also be stopping the pump at the 15 minute mark and letting it cool down with the fan running (while also venting the air, or you'll break the pump if starting it up against pressure)

[@BleedBlueElowell]

@@airshootist it a 80ci paintball tank. So your saying it shouldn’t be taking a hour to get to 3500psi?

[@airshootist]

@@BleedBlueElowell That's a lot of volume. We talking filling from zero? I can fill my 4500psi 48ci tank from zero to 4500psi in probably a half hour, with a break for cooling. Make sure your bleeder is shut up tight. If you can't achieve 4500psi your pump is not working properly and should be sent back.

[@BleedBlueElowell]

@@airshootist ya it was from zero. Wel I guess if your 48 fill in 30mins, mine is double that. So I guess it makes sense. That’s just so long

[@castincatchin7400]

you think in can fill a 74 cu ft tank?

[@airshootist]

No.

[@stedyone1090]

Just got that Amazon $350 GXCS1 It's OK 👍

[@airshootist]

Hey, Stedy! Always happy to see your comments. You should do a review video on it! Tons of people interested in that model. How much time have you put on it so far?

[@k9psychologist]

can you send me a link to that bag, I can't find it anywhere

[@airshootist]

The Makita bags are long gone. But this one is pretty awesome: amzn.to/3qNzErE

[@k9psychologist]

thanks for getting back to me @@airshootist

[@airshootist]

Of course, dude! I always try to respond to everyone. Thanks for taking the time to watch and/or sub to my channel

[@ralphwhittaker3766]

Larger seperator tube and id say good...

[@airshootist]

I've heard of the big ones exploding. I have one but am timid to use it, plus it takes way longer to fill. I use the little blue guy and that seems to be OK

[@ralphwhittaker3766]

@@airshootist mine never had any issues..collects alot of water..dont use brass fittings...leave the room i dont trust anything even the gun bottle...i set up a nest cam n view the process through my phone...my larger tube never had issues even w the brass fittings at first..

[@skipcampbell239]

you are lucky my lasted 4 fills.

[@airshootist]

Hope ya got the warranty!

[@thesnipersnestandmore7461]

I bought it and it’s junk, has a hard time filling a 480cc bottle and it’s barely running after 3 uses!

[@airshootist]

The 2 I got still rip after many hours of use. But that's what the warranty is for! Hope you got it!