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  • Member since
    January 2012
  • From: Philly, PA
Compressor Question
Posted by N74JW on Monday, February 13, 2012 2:51 PM

Hello,

I am in the market for an airbrush. The $25.00 model I have been using, just doesn't cut it for what I would like to do. I have a porter-cable 3 gallon "pancake" compressor that I use with brad nailers, inflating car tires and other tasks. Is there any possible way I could use that with a model airbrush (Badger 155)?

I apologize if this seems like an inane question, but I just don't know.

Thanks and best regards.

Jason

  • Member since
    October 2007
  • From: Scotland
Posted by Milairjunkie on Monday, February 13, 2012 4:26 PM

It will work just fine. Other than possibly needing some step down connectors to hook you're air hose up, the only thing that might (I'm not familiar with your exact compressor) be an issue is regulation down at typical airbrushing pressures (10>30psi).

If you find that regulation is a problem, you can get an airbrushing regulator quite cheaply, just be aware that some of the more powerful PC models have output pressures higher than what the average airbrush regulator is rated at!

 

  • Member since
    January 2012
  • From: Philly, PA
Posted by N74JW on Monday, February 13, 2012 7:52 PM

Hello,

Thanks. I noticed two gauges on the adapter with a small brass fitting. They go from 0-90 psi. Could it be that I might not need a a small regulator and water trap? I have actually never noticed these settings before, even after about a dozen floors installed! I just plug-in the power, plug in the hoses, flip the switch and that's it.


  • Member since
    October 2007
  • From: Scotland
Posted by Milairjunkie on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 3:04 AM

N74JW

They go from 0-90 psi. Could it be that I might not need a a small regulator and water trap?

Sounds like you should be OK on the regulator front - if you do find that you have a problem with moisture, it's easy enough to fit an in-line filter to the hose without much trouble or expense.

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