Page 3 - Air Venturi EC-3000 Compressor by Reviews

The engineering and quality are topnotch. It is very quiet. It fills all of my PCP's very fast. Auto shut-off when it reaches set pressure. Pauses to cool down automatically if temp gets too high. Has hour meter so you know when to change the oil at 50 hours. One bottle each of crank oil and silicone oil are included so you can start using this compressor as soon as you receive it. Very fast shipping from Pyramid Air when they are in stock.

Apparently you should only use the crank oil from Air Venturi. I would be nice if they advised of another more available oil to use, since Air Venturi crank oil is out of stock almost all the time at Pyramid Air.

This is for filling airguns, not large scuba tanks.
You will be very impressed with the quality of this compressor when you unbox it.

I just want to say thank you Pyramyd Air for no hassle and fast shipping on my FX impact. I am a very happy man :) Thank you! Hill EC-3000 Air Cooled 4500 Psi Compressor. Hands down, One of the best compressor on the market! On the Fx Impact Compact .30 Cal. From 110 to 250 Bars in 2 minutes. Hatsan Gladius and Karl Puncher Breaker both .25 Cal. From 110 to 200 Bars under a minute. I also filled 90 cu in. 4500 psi bottle. I forgot to time it, but it was fast.

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The compressor will stop running at 74 celsius (165.2 Fahrenheit).
It will cool down (1.5 to 2 minutes) and restart, this cycle will repeat until desired psi is reached. Made in England.

I am new to PCP, though not by any means to air gunning. I'm 78, in reasonably good shape but knew I wouldn't be up to hand pumping, by stamina and temperament, and scuba tanks were not possible because the closest dive shop is 50+ miles one way and I plan to shoot long and often. After reading and researching I decided on the Hill-3000 and so far am very happy. It seems a solid and simple to use machine and though I have not used it extensively, as yet, it seems very well built and dependable. Time will tell but I can see no reason for a fail, to this point. Hope I'm not overly optimistic.

I would have liked the pressure set to remain at set pressure rather than having to reset each fill. I am investigating the effect of falling pressure as it affects accuracy in my rifle so I am refilling quite often to a set pressure and sometimes find it difficult to set the pressure without excessive fiddling with the control knob.

Overall, I am very satisfied with my machine. As stated, time will affect my judgement, but as it stands now, I find little that I would improve upon, except as already noted and, of course, make it cost less dearly.

Clean, well thought out component installation. Plenty of power to fill large reservoirs on your airgun quickly. Relatively quiet, too.

It would be great if the fill hose could have been a foot or 18" longer. No big deal, just less constricting and a bit easier to reach my rifle. Also, I'm not in love with the round "control wheel". I would have preferred more digital controls for fill pressure that also maintained a memory for fill pressure cut-off. Again, not a big deal; just some thoughts for a MkII version down the road.

It sure beats the heck out of manually pumping or driving to the SCUBA store for a fill. I'm thinking that I'll keep my 66 cubic foot tank and use it if I'm going off property since this compressor is 120V only. This Hill compressor is not intended to fill large tanks, but it has no problem topping off a tank of most any size.

Being new to PCP airguns, I was getting tired of using the hand pump to fill my rifle. This was just perfect for me. It runs quiet, fills my rifle quickly and is so easy to use. I was shopping for a compressor and almost bought the Amazon special. Im so glad I found and waited on this one before I did. I havent had it very long but It appears to be built extremely well.

The charging hose could be a little longer and have some type of clip to secure it when not being used. Also being a powder burner shooter my entire life, Im still getting used to the high prices of quality PCP guns, pumps and accessories. I wish it could be less expensive but like they say Buy once, Cry once.

Its a really nice compressor. If you can get over the sticker shock, you wont be disappointed.

I own two of these compressors. If the EC-3000 had only one attribute, it would be speed! In fact, twice as fast as the Omega Air Charger in filling airguns. It is fairly fast on small tanks too, but only to 300 BAR (4,350 PSI).

The instructions need to be expanded, and the setting of the pressures, better defined. You can still learn to do it correctly over time, but not the first time to be sure! It vibrates more than I think it should.

The pressure setting varies a bit depending on the set pressure. For example, setting it to 250 BAR, may indeed pump things up to 252 BAR. This is due to manufacturing tolerance, and if not a fault!

Reasonably compact and quiet, it has a built-in moisture removing filter, it fills my guns rapidly.

It requires proprietary silicone lubricants

After struggling with a hand pump, it is night and day easier to use this compressor. I looked at the Chinese compressors that retail for less than half the price, but I wanted a pump that was well-built and would be reliable. This compressor doesn't require a water bath for cooling like the Chinese compressors do. Being able to contact the manufacturer for spare parts if needed is a plus too. So far I am very impressed with the performance. Filling an Air Arms S500 from 150 bar to 250 bar takes less than a minute. I've only done a few fills so I can't vouch for long-term reliability, but judging from the quality of the parts, I expect it to last a long time.

A fairly robust compressor, for what it was designed to do (Filling air guns). Rapidly fills my PCP rifles. I can fill my regulated Air Arms S500 with a 288 cc tank from 150 Bar to 250 Bar in 1 minute, 15 seconds. Unit is well-design and easy to maintain. The Oil/Water separator seems to be effective. The bleed valve is mounted on the oil/water separator, which not only bleeds the line pressure, but also blows out the water and oil from the separator (instead of having to open up the separator to change filters, like on smaller compressors). Unit is very quiet, and has a modest foot print. Automatic shut off works well, and shuts the compressor off at the actual desired pressure consistently. The compressor shuts off automatically when the compressor gets to 75C, them automatically starts again when the pressure drops to 65C. Easy to maintain: Crank case oil and silicone oil levels are easy to read, and easy to top off.

It would be nice if the compressor could fill 100 cu-ft carbon fiber tanks from 0-4500 PSI, but it was not designed to do this. It would be nice if there was a dehumidifying intake filter available a Pyramyd Air, like the one for the full-size Air Venturi Nomad.

I occasionally use this compressor to top off my pony CF tank, filling it from 260 Bar to 290 Bar. I bought this compressor when my local Dive shop closed, and I lost my source of compressed air. So far I am happy with this compressor's performance. Make sure that you order extra crank case oil and silicone oil that is available at Pyramyd Air.

Well made machine, and clear instructions. This unit came shipped quickly from Pyramid air. After reading the instructions I filled both the crank oil and the silicone to the marks. The crank oil takes a little time to settle to get to the correct level. Take your time and do it right. Once hooked up, I pumped my FX Impact from about 180 bar to 250 bar in a minute or less. This is a wonderful piece of machinery. I had a compressor for 5 years that came in what your shoes come in when you buy them. Sorry left the details out but your mind can figure it out. Was great. This thing amazes me how far the air gun compressors advanced in recent years.

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Nice machine, built nice, and it seems it will last. Easily portable, it's smaller then what you think by looking at the photo. I am excited and can't wait to start plinking. Hope you order yours and enjoy it as much as me.

Quality craftsmanship. the people at Hill are proud of what they do, it shows. Quiet for an LVHP type compressor. I feel like this one of going to last. I like the safety features. I fill multiple guns of differing pressures so Im glad the pressure resets at power on every time. This compressor was designed, manufactured AND assembled in Sheffield, UK

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This is a very high quality piece. My NOMAD II lasted about 50 fills, cant say for sure but I think this one will last much longer. if youre In the market, look no further. Its quiet, quick and feels/looks very durable.

Seems built to last, screams quality. Takes two minutes to fill my crown and impact. Very easy to see the oil lines and when to add lubricant. Quiet compared to the Nomad II and is built 100 times better. For my shooting purposes, I have no need to fill a tank with this. I have my large CF tank filled once a year at a scuba place and it gets me through coyote season and then some when I am in the field so portability in a compressor is no issue for me.

Lots of water and oil seem to be dispelled when the pressure release valve is released after a fill. From the manual I can't see any filters that need replaced or attention too. Has me somewhat concerned about how dry the air is going into the gun or where the filter on this is located. The manual doesn't address this.

if you are on the fence between a Nomad II and this... there is no question. Drop 300 more and get this... Went through three Nomad II in a year... and they were all maintained per the manual... put this next to a Nomad II and you will wonder how AV can, in their right mind, charge what they do for the Nomad II

It simply works as advertised, is fast and is easy to use. It's very quiet... about the same as my little airbrush compressor...yeah, that quiet! It comes with both oils needed to get it up and running. As this is a British product primarily designed to be sold in England and the US, the instruction manual was written to be easily understood by anyone. No problems topping off my 118 Cu In carbon fiber "Guppy" tank to 4500 PSI. It "rested" for about 30 seconds so the 75C temp could drop back down to 65C, and automatically restarted and continued this way to top off the tank until it reached my 4300 psi setting. The manual states you shouldn't need to add any Crank oil until 50 hours of use.... that's an incredible amount of topping up your guns!

For my situation, I would like a longer air line though. I have the compressor on the floor in the basement under a workbench, and the air line just reaches the bench top. If it was another foot longer, I could put the gun on the bench while filling. So, I put the gun on a stool. But as it only takes seconds or a couple of minutes to fill my guns direct, This isn't a biggie, just something that would work better for me.

When you bleed the line after a fill, put a paper towel or rag under the bleed screw....there is lots of moisture there. The compressor doesn't get hot when filling your guns. The temp only got to 37C when filling my Impact, right after filling my Daystate Huntsman, PRod and Feinwerkbau pistol. Because it's fan cooled, I recommend you leave the fan running for a few minutes after use to keep things cool before shutdown. Although not required, it just makes sense for me to do that. A thousand bucks is not chump change, but at 74, I'm no kid anymore, and the convenience of having a quality compressor to enhance my hobby is priceless. Oh, the manual specifies you place it level on a non slip type surface before you add the Crank oil and Silicone oil.... this is a quality product by an industry leading company....Follow the manual.

It simply works as advertised, is fast and is easy to use. It's very quiet... about the same as my little airbrush compressor...yeah, that quiet! It comes with both oils needed to get it up and running. As this is a British product primarily designed to be sold in England and the US, the instruction manual was written to be easily understood by anyone. No problems topping off my 118 Cu In carbon fiber "Guppy" tank to 4500 PSI. It "rested" for about 30 seconds so the 75C temp could drop back down to 65C, and automatically restarted and continued this way to top off the tank until it reached my 4300 psi setting. The manual states you shouldn't need to add any Crank oil until 50 hours of use.... that's an incredible amount of topping up your guns!

For my situation, I would like a longer air line though. I have the compressor on the floor in the basement under a workbench, and the air line just reaches the bench top. If it was another foot longer, I could put the gun on the bench while filling. This isn't a biggie, just something that would work better for me.

When you bleed the line after a fill, put a paper towel or rag under the bleed screw....there is lots of moisture there. The compressor doesn't get hot when filling your guns. The temp only got to 37C when filling my Impact, right after filling my Daystate Huntsman, PRod and Feinwerkbau pistol. Because it's fan cooled, I recommend you leave the fan running for a few minutes after use to keep things cool before shutdown. Although not required, it just makes sense for me to do that. A thousand bucks is not chump change, but at 74, I'm no kid anymore, and the convenience of having a quality compressor to enhance my hobby is priceless. Oh, the manual specifies you place it level on a non slip type surface before you add the Crank oil and Silicone oil.... this is a quality product by an industry leading company....Follow the manual.

Wish I had good news to relay but I never got to use the compressor. Got a Temperature Sensor Failure right off the bat just after the lubricant check. Also has a hour of usage already ready registered on the meter.

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Just disappointed after pre paying for this compressor over a month in advance just to receive a broken unit.

Easy to set up and operate. I like the precision of the digital pressure setting.

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It was really slow in filling my scuba tank. It overheats way quicker than I was expecting it to.
I haven't filled a gun but I think it will be fine.

Very easy to set up. Just add the included fluids to the right places. The bottles and fill caps are color coded. Very easy to use. Check the fluid levels. The compressor prompts you to do this. Set the desired pressure and press start. The compressor will shut off at the desired pressure or if it hits a temperature threshold. I've filled 480cc tanks from 100-240 bar and it has not kicked the thermal limiter. You will lose a few bar after it stops as things cool. It prompts you to depressurize, and you will feel moisture and lubricant being expelled when you do it. It is not too loud in operation, certainly not any louder than any other shop tool, and quieter than most of them. These are preliminary thoughts, as I've only used it for a few weeks, but my initial impression is of quality. It's well packed and was delivered in good condition. The packing is thick, and the parts that made contact with the box were padded. The screen was covered with a protective film. The manual was clear.

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Filling your PCP's is a major issue. This compressor is a big investment. I think you have to consider the options as you evaluate that cost. A carbon tank has a life span and must be refilled pretty frequently, especially if your rifles have higher pressure capacity. The Avenger, for example, fills to 4200-4300 psi and a CF tank's capacity is 4500. You won't get many fills before you aren't getting full fills. Running two tanks in a cascade systems would be ideal for high volume shooters, but the cost of two large tanks exceeds the cost of this compressor, and you still have to have a source to fill those bottles. I'm pairing this with a 4500psi "pony bottle," still under the price for two cylinders, and hopeful that Hill has made a compressor that will stand up to years of use.

It's a lot quieter than the Nomad compressor and a whole lot more reliable. I only use mine for my Airguns and not the scuba tanks because I don't want to stress the compressor. I also like the feature of being able to see the oil in my reservoir. The digital display is great as well as all the built in safety. It's great for my semi-automatic Huben because you can go through a lot of lead with these guns as well as air if you are shooting in the high power mode.

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Read and follow the manual by not exceeding the 4350 psig or 30 bar setting .

Very convenient size, it doesn't require water for cooling. Considerably quiet and the setup is very easy to do.

I will increase the max pressure to 4500 psi because it is max 4350 psi.

The best option price/quality and very easy to operate.

I like how fast it will fill my Texan lss. It is also very quiet. Can easily run it off a generator.

I would send some extra fuses. I have to replace the fuse when i got it. I would also like to have seen a longer cord (10 ft.) I had a cord that would fit and it is much easier to not run off a extension cord.

This is one of the best compressors that I have owned. You can transport it with you if you need the weight is not too much. I have loaded it up and run it off a generator out in the field.

This is a rock solid machine that takes care of itself. Just check the fluids , set the psi and turn it on. It moniters its own temperature and cools itself. I give it 5 stars. If you are looking for an air source, this is the one to buy.

Include more fluids for long operation. Also include data on where to buy more fluids. Otherwise,nothing to change.

Nothing better. Buy one!