Which Compressor?
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I can't open the link, for some reason!.... Is it pressure issues?.. As it looks similar, to one I have. Which as never really given that much 'out-put' in the first place.
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That's pretty much the same one as I have!..... The, 'Bar-Pressure', has always been terrible...Even from new. I had better results, with the 'Compressed', air cans........ Fortunatley, my neighbour, is a 'Commercial', sprayer of car body work!........., (You don't want to hear what he said about it )! However! I would suggest, (as he advised)! looking away from modeling-compressors, and look at the options, in the 'Auto Trade', as you can turn the pressure way down or up dependent upon what you need. However! the size will be a factor! but there are powerful, yet smaller/compact compressors out there. But they will be much bigger than what we have. It boils down to the simple question, of how much will you use it?
Regards,
Mark.
Regards,
Mark.
artur_koszewski
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Carl,
I would vote for so called "silent compressor". The kind which uses a fridge pump.
Here you have some examples:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/silent-ai...gSupplies_EH&hash=item3a79b7c85d#ht_500wt_922
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Charnwood..._Compressors&hash=item1e65dd5511#ht_531wt_689
For other just search the eBay for: silent compressor
The two main advantages of this kind of compressors are virtually noiseless operation plus reliability - when use properly they last for years (know people who uses them for over 15 years with no need of performing any repairs)
They have also cons, which are:
- big size and heavy weight, however the one from the first link is quite compact and weights about 10 kilograms
- need of refilling oil - doesn't cost much but you need to remember of that
- price - which is couple of times more than for the one you currently own, however when you consider that it'll last couple of times longer, it turns out that it's just a matter that you need to pay more once at the beginning.
If you'll decide to buy a compressor of this kind, please let me know and I'll provide you some links to the producers and shops - I collected some, when was looking to the one for me.
Artur
I would vote for so called "silent compressor". The kind which uses a fridge pump.
Here you have some examples:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/silent-ai...gSupplies_EH&hash=item3a79b7c85d#ht_500wt_922
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Charnwood..._Compressors&hash=item1e65dd5511#ht_531wt_689
For other just search the eBay for: silent compressor
The two main advantages of this kind of compressors are virtually noiseless operation plus reliability - when use properly they last for years (know people who uses them for over 15 years with no need of performing any repairs)
They have also cons, which are:
- big size and heavy weight, however the one from the first link is quite compact and weights about 10 kilograms
- need of refilling oil - doesn't cost much but you need to remember of that
- price - which is couple of times more than for the one you currently own, however when you consider that it'll last couple of times longer, it turns out that it's just a matter that you need to pay more once at the beginning.
If you'll decide to buy a compressor of this kind, please let me know and I'll provide you some links to the producers and shops - I collected some, when was looking to the one for me.
Artur
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Depends where you spray Carl and how much you use it. If its in use a lot then the bigger the better.
One other thing you can add to avoid any change of pressure while spraying is to source a gas cylinder, air or oxygen. depending on cylinder fittings you can connect compressor and discharge air from same fitting.
Hook up compressor fill the cylinder to max, and using a regulator bring pressure down as low as you want.
You can now spray for hours without using the compressor.
Sounds like a lot of work but its not really.
Don
One other thing you can add to avoid any change of pressure while spraying is to source a gas cylinder, air or oxygen. depending on cylinder fittings you can connect compressor and discharge air from same fitting.
Hook up compressor fill the cylinder to max, and using a regulator bring pressure down as low as you want.
You can now spray for hours without using the compressor.
Sounds like a lot of work but its not really.
Don
Thanks a lot for the advice folks.
Anyone tried a Baby Elephant?
Carl.
Anyone tried a Baby Elephant?
Carl.
mash3d
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I've use CO2 tank as an air source. The initial set up may run about $200 for the regulator and tank.
I get the tanks from "Air gas" http://www.airgas.com/
The good thing is you can sell the tank back to them if you don't need it anymore or have to move.
The refills only cost about $25 and I only have to do it once a year.
You do have to be mindful of safety with them of course and use common sense.
I keep mind secured to the wall so it won't fall over.
But you don't need a water trap and you can airbrush with out noise.
I get the tanks from "Air gas" http://www.airgas.com/
The good thing is you can sell the tank back to them if you don't need it anymore or have to move.
The refills only cost about $25 and I only have to do it once a year.
You do have to be mindful of safety with them of course and use common sense.
I keep mind secured to the wall so it won't fall over.
But you don't need a water trap and you can airbrush with out noise.
Russ5281
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I'd go with the CO2 tank too. I've had mine for close to 20 years and besides having the dog knock it over while chasing the cat (trashed the regulator) I've never had a problem. Like Mash3d said above, only $25 for a refill and depending on how often you paint, only needs to be done once a year. Also, no need for a moisture trap and it's totally silent.
Russ
Russ
