First PCP Fill-up

[JohnWicck]

Finally got the back ordered tank to fill my WH 100. I’ve read posts that many dive shops will only fill to 3000psi.
The guy in the shop was patient and understanding of my newbieness.
Didn’t realize it would take a half hour or more to filler-up
Anyway, he filled it to “280 Bar”
Mr Google says that it equates to a little north of 4000psi. 
Not sure what it all means but I’m thinking 4000psi provides more refills than 3000psi. 
Ps. Amazing!!! It took less than 2 seconds to fill the gun. 
Looking forward to finally shooting the paperweight that’s been resting on my bench

 

[JKaplanwit]

I took mine in just yesterday for a refill/top-off. I went in with it at about 2800psi and asked they bring it up to 4500. They checked the dates, checked the tanks limits, and got to business. Took about 5 minutes, but that's only because they just got a new machine and she was still learning how to use it. They checked the exposed orings and fittings and even taught me a few things about the tank and hose while we chatted during the fill up. And it was only $7!

 

[Florida_Man]

4000 PSI will still get you a long way with the HW100. I hope you have a lot of pellets on hand!

What area of Florida?

https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/Tanks/FillCalc.html

 

[thebeav]

Sounds great.....I'm still a hand pump user, I'm jealous.

Enjoy the gun !

 

[JimNM]

Don't fast fill you gun! The gun tank will get hot (not a problem) but your o-rings will suffer, degrading quickly. If there is a problem, it will be a lot worse if you have the tank wide open for a full throttle fill.

 

[biohazardman]

I agree with JimNM fill your gun slowly to keep the heat down and prolong the life of your gun.

 

[sleebus.jones]

Don't fast fill you gun! The gun tank will get hot (not a problem) but your o-rings will suffer, degrading quickly. If there is a problem, it will be a lot worse if you have the tank wide open for a full throttle fill.

Heh, I remember the first time I filled my gun from a SCBA tank. I knew to do it slowly and thought I was just barely cracking the valve but WOW did that fill faster than I wanted. The bottle on the gun was definitely warm. Was much more careful the next time.

 

[JohnWicck]

Thanks guys. 
yes I just barely cracked the valve to fill it. I think it filled quick because the gun wasn’t completely empty.
I’m interested to see how the gun shoots as the air Diminishes into the yellow to red zone.

 

[AZGman]

Why would you exceed the manufacturer's pressure (200bar) by filling to 280 bar? Not criticizing, just curious

 

[Florida_Man]

Why would you exceed the manufacturer's pressure (200bar) by filling to 280 bar? Not criticizing, just curious

He was referring to the SCBA tank not the rifle I believe

 

[JohnWicck]

Yes I was referring to the tank. The tank is rated to 4500 PSI but the gauge on the tank is using BAR. I think 280 BAR equates to around 4200psi.
I’m new to this but figure the higher the pressure in the tank, the more refills. It’s a 94cf tank so I think I’m pretty set for a while.

 

[Gerry52]

If it literally took 2 seconds to fill gun YOU ARE FILLING DANGEROUSLY FAST! ALWAYS fill slowly, bleed quickly. It's really OK & SAFE to take at least 30 seconds to fill. Not criticizing, just concerned for your safety & developing correct fill procedures. Good luck.