New air compressor

What I used to do was put the compressor inside a shed out in the back yard and run an air hose to the area you are painting in. You can use a long air hose and lose very little pressure for airbrushing.

I prefer an even quieter one.

I installed the fan on this one and wired it so it runs whenever the compressor is plugged in.

Heat is the killer of compressors.

autovomatic88

Thank you for the info. Like I said I know nothing on this topic. I would like a compressor that I know I will be getting my moneys worth. If I am already paying 110 then if its not right maybe buy a badger or passache. Here is the specs if you could look at it and let me know your thoughts if I should pursue this product.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00915310000P

It seems like it would be a good fit. It says it can regulate down to 30 psi with a max shut off at 125psi.

I have a Sears compressor using the same 1-HP motor in my garage. It is too low powered except for pumping tires, air toys or the small nail gun. Plenty of air flow for airbrush, but you need to be extremely tolerant of noise and have a very understanding family to use it indoor. An oiled compressor is messy for indoor too. NOT recommended for that use.

It may be just me. When I model, I perfer a quieter environment and the compressor within reach.

autovomatic88

Thank you for the info. Like I said I know nothing on this topic. I would like a compressor that I know I will be getting my moneys worth. If I am already paying 110 then if its not right maybe buy a badger or passache. Here is the specs if you could look at it and let me know your thoughts if I should pursue this product.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00915310000P

It seems like it would be a good fit. It says it can regulate down to 30 psi with a max shut off at 125psi.

 

It will regulate down lower than that if you get a different pressure regulator. Lowes makes a pretty good regulator/water trap. If it will not go down lower than 30 you will have a hard time Air brushing.

Thank you for the info. Like I said I know nothing on this topic. I would like a compressor that I know I will be getting my moneys worth. If I am already paying 110 then if its not right maybe buy a badger or passache. Here is the specs if you could look at it and let me know your thoughts if I should pursue this product.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00915310000P

It seems like it would be a good fit. It says it can regulate down to 30 psi with a max shut off at 125psi.

Like many others, I use my large shop compressor for lots of tasks. For airbrushing, I made a setup with a separate moisture trap and pressure gauge that hooks up between the large air hose from the tank and the the airbrush hose so that any water in the line is eliminated, and I can regulate the pressure right at the brush. Quick disconnects on both ends make setup easy, and I can do a lot of work without running out of air, so noise isn't really a factor.

I'll tell you what, I used to use my "pancake" 6gal nail gun compressor for the first few models and kept having issues with being able to regulate the pressure low enough (as those are made for up to 150lbs pressure, not so much for 30lbs or so).  As for noise, it's not a big problem with a 6gal tank, just fill it up, turn it off and tone down the pressure and it should be good for plenty of spraying.  I ended up buying a 1/8hp Harbor Freight  tankless, reg, moisture trap and quiet as can be.  Oh, and Hercmech is correct, you may have to purchase adapter/etc depending on the hose and connection.

You will need a regulator of some type. I would suggest one with a built in moisture trap. Then you will need an adapter for you AB connection. Badger makes one...it takes your small fitting on the AB to a standard hose. YOu may need a 1/4 to 1/8 male/male reducer depending on the regulator you use. There is probably a better way to do it but that is what I did with mine.