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Switching From Badger 350 to Paasche H

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  • Member since
    May 2005
  • From: Left forever
Posted by Bgrigg on Monday, December 28, 2009 5:30 PM

Dixie Art lists a Paasche Tank/Propel Valve P/N 993B for $5.30 + S/H, but I encourage you to get a compressor. A reliable source of uninterrupted dry air is equally as important as an airbrush. Propel cans are good in a pinch, but are a very expensive way to buy air over time.

Personally, I use a garage compressor with a 3 gallon tank and pipe the air into my man cave, but most are so loud that they can't really be used indoors and keep peace with SWMBO. Also, most people don't have the opportunity to punch holes through exterior wall. If you can get away with it, garage compressors work fine and serve multiple purposes. I use a pressure regulator and water trap mounted on my spray booth, and have it wired to power the compressor remotely. I did a quick search and found that Lowes is offering a 2 gallon tanked Campbell & Hausfield compressor with brad nailer/stapler for $79! Otherwise expect to pay $150 or more. Remember, these are LOUD!

A dedicated hobby compressor can be found for around $120 and If you need a quieter solution, the Silentaire Scorpion I sells for for around $170 delivered (Bear Air & Dixie Art are both recommended). It's rated for 50db, which is impressively low for the type of compressor!

Another option is using a CO2 tank, which would be totally silent, other than the hiss of air from the airbrush. CO2 tanks can be fairly expenseive to buy,  require refilling, and with my luck guaranteed to run out at night in the middle of a tricky camo paint job. Only to be considered if only complete silence is required.

So long folks!

  • Member since
    April 2004
  • From: Windy city, US
Posted by keilau on Monday, December 28, 2009 4:42 PM

The Paasche H is essentially the same type of airbrush as the Badger 350, single action, external mix. The quality and ease (difficulty) of use is about the same. I see no reason for you to switch.

You may sweet talk your wife to allow you to return the H in exchange for a compressor at HL. You will have to add some cash, of course.

I have and used the Paasche H for many years before switching to an Iwata Eclipse HP-CS last year. Also obtained from HL using their 40% off coupon. I wish that I would have gotten the Iwata years ago. It makes airbrushing so much easier than the Paasche H.

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Fort Worth, TX
Switching From Badger 350 to Paasche H
Posted by RESlusher on Monday, December 28, 2009 3:53 PM

The wife got me a Paasche H airbrush from HL for Christmas.  I can't wait to give it a go!  I've ran into a probblem though.  I use cans of propellant with my Badger 350; but can't seem to find any adapters to connect my Paasche to canned propellant.

Anyone else seen this and can offer advice?  I'm thinking about switching over to a compressor so I can kill a couple of the Home Depot cards I got too!

 

Richard S.

On the bench:  AFV Club M730A1 Chaparral

On deck:  Tamiya Marder 1A2

In the hole:  Who knows what's next!

 

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