Users refill the device by hooking it up to either a traditional dive-store air compressor, a conventional full-size pressurized scuba tank, or an optional system-specific hand pump. The Scorkl 2.0 system, which is currently on Kickstarter, offers another alternative – a small electric air compressor.

To utilize it, users just plug the compressor into a regular wall-type outlet, connect it to the Scorkl cylinder that needs refilling, then press a single button to set it going. It can also be powered by a car or boat battery, or by an optional battery pack.

The latter unit doesn't contain a battery of its own, but instead serves as an adapter for one or two third-party 18-volt power tool batteries.