Page 4 - Hill Pump MK3, Up to Reviews

this is a real deal heavy duty pump made by a real deal company that makes all kinds of pumps for commercial and home use.the weight of this pump tells me its going to last a long time,no flimsy junk here,its solid,built like a tank

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spend the extra 100 to get this 300 dollar pump,its worth it

Not a delicate item. Built like a tank!You can tell that this is a high quality product as soon as you LIFT it up and start inspecting the hardware. Built like a tank. You can tell where the extra $$ went. I love the fact that you can rebuild these as well.

Nothing. If it was lighter, it would probably be less robust.

Follow the directions...and don't drop it, this pump will hurt your floor. Don't waste money on a "disposable" pump. get the Hill Pump. You can actually feel the quality of this product. You WILL know where your extra money went.

Very well built,, very reliable.

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Get ready for a workout,, but not that bad . I am 50 years old and have no problem pumping up my M-rod, and I use it almost daily

Solid build. Moisture filter.

Top of line hand pumps. Great back up for extended trips away from fill source for tanks.

I was very concerned that being 60 years old and not in the best of shape that using a high pressure hand pump would be impossible. What I found was a very easy to use pump. Pump Slow and steady using your legs. No binding, no overheating. Excellent quality.

My only complaint is that the connection hose sticks straight out (difficult to bend) from the pump making it a challenge to box or cover if you want to keep it dust free. Some type of elbow swivel would be handy

Ease in pumping for an old guy.

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Solid well built pump. Looks good works good.

Longer hose.

Its a work out. I take a break in the middle and when I start back it take a few pumps to fill the line again

Solid built.

Expensive. Reduce cost.

Does take many pumps to get to 3000 psi.

This pump is solid. All accessories available such as rebuild kit, micron filter, grease, drying material. Seems to create more psi per pump than the Benji.

Only change would be larger foot base so more stable when standing up.

The key to any of the high pressure pumps is dont overpump in a single use. I limit to about 50 slow steady pumps and then let cool for about 15 mins.

Incredible build quality, very smooth operation. This is a pump that will last a lifetime.

The fill hose needs to be longer. It is only about a foot in length which isn't a lot when you go to fill. I would like to see the foot pad have rubber on the bottom installed from the factory.

I had the Benjamin pump and returned for this one. Spend the extra money and get this one. It is 10 times the pump the Benjamin is, built way better and it is smooth.

High quality fit and finish make it a fine esthetic buy, but better than that, it is durable. It flat WORKS and now that I've had it for 3 weeks and using it most every day, it continues to work.

1) Include a small packet of silicone grease since it requires some regreasing after the first 30 minutes of use. And every two hours after that. 2) Make the base plate a little larger so big people can more comfortably pump on the down stroke. As it is my toes are barely on the plate and my hands clip my knees on the last 2" of the down stroke.

If you are trying to decide between this pump and one of the lower priced competitors, bite the bullet and get this pump first. It is by far the best hand pump out there. You won't be disappointed. You need to be patient when pumping. It's not a race but rather a process. Once you get the system up to 1800 psi it takes about ten full strokes for every 100 psi increase. I've never gone above 2800 psi but it may take more strokes per 100 psi above that. It's definitely worth the money you pay for this pump if you are large and strong enough to use it. I'd say you need to be a minimum of roughly 150 pounds and fairly fit to use this pump effectively. Even locking my elbows on the down stroke it takes my full weight and some shoulder flex to get to the bottom of the stroke and i'm 6' 1" and 180 pounds. The best grease is silicone scuba divers grease. It is food grade and won't degrade the seals.

Well made pump. Not as hard as I thought to pump to 3000 psi.

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It seems to pump a little more air if you wait at the top of the stroke for air to transfer between stages but this slows down the whold process. Pumps up my Sam Yang Recluse dual tank from 2000 to 3000 psi in 100 strokes and is only a little warm. It is not inexpensive but it is worth the cost.

Very solid and high quality build. You get what you pay for. I like that it removes moisture with an easy to maintain system. I was surprised how easy it was to get from 150 to 200 bar. Maybe 55-60 pumps in the Evanix Rainstorm Bullpup 3D (see my review for that awesomeness). It should be said that I'm about 6'1 and 220 lbs mostly muscle (ok some fat too lol) so I can just lean into the pumps. But even so, I think anyone of any size can operate this. It's GREAT exercise. I did get a bit tired after going from 150 to 200 bar about three times in a row (I recommend keeping on topping it off - it's quicker and more fun as you spend more time shooting the most powerful shots.). That's why I ordered the AV carbon fiber air tank though. I will keep this bad boy (pump) for the zombie apocalypse or for when my tank empties. RECOMMENDED.

Longer hose and bigger base would be nice but those are very minor things. Also I'm sure more length in the hose would mean more initial pumps to equalize the pressure. In which case, I think the length is fine.

There was a little red ring that came with it (a washer?). I couldn't find anything in the manual on it so I didn't install it. But so far I've filled the gun like 12 times and no issues. Pyramyd Air support was great when I called them (I didn't tighten the nut so I heard some hissing but we figured that out right quick.). Thanks PA team!

Everything.

I would ship with a 1/8" quick disconnect.

Make sure to buy your AG quick disconnect. It is 1/8" BPP not NPT.

Works very well. Gives you a good workout. Easy to assemble and maintain.

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The Hill pump works great......we ended up buying a Shoebox Freedom 8 compressor because we shot the gun so much it was wearing Grandpa out!! Not a pump for young children, it requires size and strength. Better to turn on a switch that fills the gun after 50 shots in less than 7 minutes!!

Nice pump. Smooth action with moisture filter. Easy to assemble.

Larger aluminum base to dissipate heat. No big deal as you'll probably need to catch your breath anyway (while it cools down)... Hose is too short and too wide. I installed a 24" microbore hose instead.

Spend the $30 for a microbore hose. Added a hint of "yellow No. 5" teflon paste to the threads.

Easy assembly. Easy to use and maintain. Feels like it will last a long time—very durable construction.

Longer hose, but not a big deal. Either way you still need to lay your gun on the floor to fill it. Include and install the hose adapter for free. At a minimum include a strip of Teflon tape for the purchaser to install. That would definitely help justify the high pump cost. Include a small tube of grease to lubricate the pump. That too would help with the high cost.

Read multiple reviews. The high expense caused me to read a lot of them. They helped point out the importance of obtaining a pump that is going to last. It is too bad "Hill" does not seem to have any competition for a strong pump, so they can ask the high price. I had been using an 80cf scuba tank, but quickly found that it was very inconvenient. The tank pressure slowly dropped from use to the point of adjusting the scope to compensate. And the few times I had the tank filled the dive shop gave me 2900 psi! (Other dive shop too far away) Hauling the tank to and from the scuba store was inconvenient. I had to drop it off and pick it up later in the day; so two trips were involved for one fill. Taking the tank on vacation was annoying too. I'm really looking forward to taking the pump on vacation this summer.

Excellent pump! Solid feel and buildquality.

Maybe a longer hose. Include some fittings.

Make sure you have the correct fitings to charge your gun.

High quality pump and built to last. Can be user disassembled and maintained with rebuild kit available.

Nothing, it works well.

Expect to get a work out pumping up your PCP. For the Benjamin Marauder to pump from 2100PSI to 2900PSI took some 55 slow pumps - not fast like a tire pump. For my weight of 140lbs the final 20 pumps require full body weight on the handles with my feet leaving the floor at the bottom of the down-stroke. The stroke is a rapid downward motion with full body weight on the handle for the last few inches of stroke. This gets the job done - remember to bleed off the pressure with the brass fitting before slipping back the sleeve on the Air Venturi Female Quick-Disconnect Adapter.

It's a Hill! After floundering with my AirForce pump, purchasing a tank and all of the associated gear, gulp... I decided to try the Hill. After a few weeks I'm shocked at the difference. Getting my 4350 tank filled is a bother. The local dive shop every other fill tops it off at 3000. With two AirForce Talons I have more air than Obama. So I wanted a backup plan. The pump is much different than the Benjamin / AirForce. To be fair its a good deal more money too. However if I would have bout a hill first I doubt I would have the tank. You have to be strong to pump a 500CC tank to 3000psi but not overly so. It takes fewer strokes than the AirForce / Benjamin. It is smoother and more substancial. It feels like I paid more and got more.

It does not come with a foster style adapter for paintball / Benjamin / Airforce. The hose is very hard to bend and it makes it hard to fill a Talon with the Spin-Loc since you lay the gun on its side. My fix was to rob the braided hose off of the AirForce pump. Filling a Marauder is easy because the tube is smaller and the fill connector is in line with the hose if the gun is laying down.

Did I mention you need the adapter to convert it to a foster.