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  • Member since
    December 2008
  • From: Currently Moscow, Russia
Compressor/Airbrush compatibility
Posted by Coldsteel6d on Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:16 PM

I just got myself a deal on an Iwata Silver Jet and was wondering if it is compatible with most airbrushes. Specifically the Badger 155. From what I hear the Badger 155 is a real good bang for your buck airbrish.

This is the first compressor I have bought so I am just wanting to make sure that everything will fit before I go out and get the airbrush.

Thanks for the help.

 

  • Member since
    May 2005
  • From: Left forever
Posted by Bgrigg on Thursday, January 1, 2009 3:24 PM

The compressor itself supplies air and couldn't care less (if it had feelings, that is) what airbrush is attached. What you do need is a compatible air HOSE with the correct fittings. Find out what fitting is on the compressor and make sure you get a hose. Most likely it will be 1/4" NPT Male fitting.

Whomever sells you the airbrush should be able to tell you which hose is correct. Badger makes a nice braided hose with a female 1/4" NPT fitting and a female 1/8" fitting that attaches to the 155. If you opt for their vinyl hose, you will need a 1/4" NPT to 1/8" adapter. All of which should be available from your airbrush vendor.

The 155 is a really good airbrush, but my personal preference is gravity fed. I have three different kinds: Badger 100LG (Large cup Gravity fed), 150 (siphon), both of which are dual action and a 200-20 single action (siphon). I find the gravity fed to be easier to use and less wasteful of paint. If I were to start over I would take a look at Badger's new Renegade Velocity airbrush.

So long folks!

  • Member since
    December 2008
  • From: Currently Moscow, Russia
Posted by Coldsteel6d on Thursday, January 1, 2009 3:56 PM

Thanks a lot.

That was all of the information I was looking for. I will check into those other airbrushes. I just wanted to know if there were different connectors for the hose and now I know what to look for.

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