compressor

i have one of those too. works fine but, as you say, noisy. there are 2 considerations when painting: 1. don't be sitting at the bench doing detail painting with it not charged as you might be startled whenb it comes on and2. my frau, when she is working, is in the dining room above whre i paint so i have to coordinate painting with her work and work phone schedule. i suggested a $200 compressor would solve the problem and she gave me her "do i look stupid but nice try" look.

I use a Harbor Freight 1/3 HP 100 psi Hotdog compressor with a tank $59.99.  I added a regulator/filter.  Works fine; noisy but I wear hearing protection when the tank is charging and then have plenty of air for spraying.

Thanks guys !

I killed two birds with one stone.  Bought a pancake compressor large enough to power my air tools but still portable.  One hp, piston, 150 lbs max, oil-less.  Takes up less space than my 12 gallon and all of the hoses, guages, filters and regulators at the spray booth are still appropriate.  I have the compressor on the other side of the room (basement workshop) with a hose running accross the ceiling rafters.  Reduces the noice in the spray booth located in a closet (the only outside wall available for venting)

Appreciate the advise.

Long time ago, when I got back into the hobby after college, I used the spare tire from my car and a bike pump.  Worked okay and provided exercise.  Things sure have changed.

Thx again

Alternates for compressors, and what to look for in compressors, has been a frequent thread recently in the Painting and Airbrushing forum.

Yes, I've used them before, worked OK but LOUD to an offensive level. I think some of the ones from model related accessories, like Paashe, Iwata or Badger may well be efficient and much more quiet than the ones I used.

For some time now I have used a California Air Tools 1610A, super quiet and well exceeds my demands. Wish I had learned about it long ago. I have seen them in hardware stores at prices ranging from $160 to $180. Highly recommended if it fits your budget and needs.

Patrick 

Putsie

Hi folks!

Replacing a 12 gallon tank compressor.

Want something smaller for my airbrush.

Any experiences with a "pancake or  hotdog" unit?

Thx

 

I've been using the 2 gallon hotdog unit for 8 plus years. No problems as of yet, and it was dirt cheap.