D200R Paasche Compressor Question

Eilandor wrote:

I have settled on the Badger 200G AB from Dixieart.com and am now looking for a compressor.  The D200R seems reasonable and is in my budget of around $150.  I'm looking for opinions from those who may have this model.  How is the noise level and any other tips or tricks people may have?

See the June 2008 issue of FSM for comparison of compressors. The Paasche D200R is good for most AB and can provide 0.7 CFM at 25 psi.

At slightly higher price range and within your budget, I like the Paasche DA400R. It provide 1.2 CFM at 45 psi. It will give more flexibility on the choice of airbrush and paint type in the long run.

http://www.chicagoairbrushsupply.com/padaco1.html

Here is the Paasche comparison chart on their compressors:

I have the D400. The noise is a low 59dBA. It is not the super quiet type (<40 dBA), but quiet enough to carry a normal conversation next to it without having to raise the voice. See my other post about the compressor noise.

This is the compressor I use.  I really like it.  It powers my Paasche H and Badger 100G just fine.  I'm normally spraying anywhere between 8 and 20 psi.  I've never had a problem with the compressor.  I've used it for over an hour straight and it never really got that hot.  My Badger Whirlwind compresser would be untouchable after about 15 minutes.  In regards to noise, I can hear my 4 year old daughter talking to me without shouting while I'm spraying.  But it's not quiet by any means.  I can spray in the basement at night and not wake my kids or wife upstairs.  Overall, I love my compressor and consider it a great buy for the price.

 Jesse

I've got the Paasche HSSB spray booth.  It's about $220 shipped.  It's a nice booth but lacks lighting.  I solved this problem with some clip on work lights from Home Depot.  It also folds down easily for storage.  Hmmm, Paasche airbrush, Paasche compressor, Paasche spray booth???  See a trend here?

Jesse