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  • Member since
    January 2004
  • From: USA
Posted by MusicCity on Monday, March 8, 2004 10:50 AM
The standard connection size for regulators, etc. is 1/4" NPT (National Pipe Thread). There are some larger connection sizes, but the 1/4" NPT is the most common for smaller compressors.

I don't know exactly how the hose is connected to the air tank, but what you need to find is an adapter that goes from whataver that connection is to 1/4" NPT and you should be good to go. It is possible that the hoses are threded onto a nipple on the tank and that nipple will already be threaded properly.

Most larger hardware stores, Lowes, Home Depot, etc. have a good selection of pipe sections, adapters, etc. Keep in mind that it does not have to be specifically for a compressor, any hunk of pipe will work as long as it's threaded properly so don't just look in the compressor area.

Depending on your airbrush hose you may need another adapter to get to 1/4 NPT. My braided Badger hose is already at that thread size, but my vinyl hose isn't. Badger makes an adapter that goes from 1/4 NPT to their little bitty hose size (whatever it is!).
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  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 8, 2004 10:13 AM
I was wondering the same thing. I found at Lowe's a 10 gallon compressor hand carry tank for $30. I was just trying to think how to add a regulator or change the inflow with something other than a tire chuck.

Andy
  • Member since
    November 2005
?!Air tank compatability?!
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:09 PM
I am planning on getting a 5-gallon air tank for airbrushing. I want to add a pressure regulator, hooked up to a Badger 350 airbrush. I was wondering if the airbrush and the pressure regulator will fit on the airtank and if I need to get adapter fittings for them. Also, where do I go to buy the adaptor fittings?

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks!
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