Hello all,
I am new to this forum and new to the world of air brushing. I have looked at previous posts for info concerning the setting of the regulator when using an air brush. Since I did not find a similar post, thought I would give posting a new topic a try.
After much debate and consideration and with input from forum members and their opinions, I purchased a Sears compressor. It is the smaller compressor with the 2 gal. reserve tank. I have played around with it, waiting for my air brush to arrive from Dixie Art (another forum suggestion) and now that it is here, I hooked it up and gave it a try.
I notice that the setting on the regulator lowers a bit when I start using the air brush. Ok, I figure that is normal but then I had a question about compensating for the drop in pressure as noted on the regulator.
Do I set the regulator for higher pressure so that when I begin painting the pressure drop is at the range I want? Or do I set it say at 25psi and not worry about the small drop of pressure on the regulator?
I figure if anyone knows the answer it would be on this forum as the information has been excellent so far. Thanks for all the incredible questions and answers. And salute to all the advanced modelers and regular forum members for your invaluable help.
Sasaphras
Rapid City, SD