New to pcp air rifles. This is my first fill of my 9L tank using my new GX CS4. My question is how long does it take before the tank gauge starts to show pressure? Anything or secrets I need to know about this setup?
Last edited:
I need to remember this when I get a tank.Here are a couple gizmos that I use which make life easy filling. The first is a one way valve which when you use you’ll wonder how you did without. you connect the female end to your large tank you’re going to fill. open the valve on the tank. The check valve won’t allow the air to escape. Once you connect the compressor to the male side and start running it it’ll overcome tank pressure and the valve will open. This protects the compressor from tank pressure. don’t use this on a gun (ask me how I know.)
BEST Fittings One Way Valve Quick Coupler Compressor Connector Male-Female – Best Fittings
www.bestfittings.co.uk
Another thing to consider is a desiccant filter. This one I use myself just double up on the burst disc mine kept blowing.
I have an old and perfect 30 gallon compressor tank. I'm thinkin I can fill it to 100 PSI with my dry clean shop air rather than plumbing to my El Cheapo as it would be simpler. Just charge up the big tank every now and again to feed El Cheapo. I'll set it up temporarily and see what kind of run time that tank will support, I think it will work well and save drilling through walls. 30 gallons at 100 should support 6-8 PSI output for several hours. I already have all the pieces to do so.