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                        THAYER & CHANDLER MODEL AIR STAR V

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                        Hokey
                        • Member since
                          February 2011
                        THAYER & CHANDLER MODEL AIR STAR V
                        Posted by Hokey on Monday, March 2, 2015 1:39 PM

                        I bought this about 8 years ago. Not much use at all until I retired recently and have started to learn modeling. The specs read that I could put out up to 56 PSI but the most I can get it to (turning the adjust knob) is about 25.  So I'm starting Q&A here hoping to get some direction.  

                        I have searched the web but it seems they may be outta business? All I could find is this PDF.

                        http://www.badgerairbrush.com/PDF/TC%20Air%20Star%20V.pdf

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                        Bick
                        • Member since
                          February 2015
                        Posted by Bick on Monday, March 2, 2015 5:24 PM

                        Hokey,

                        The compressor without an AB attached won't show max pressure on the pressure gauge! What airbrush are you using, is it attached? Put your finger over the outlet of the compressor - does the pressure increase? After 8 years, there could be a problem with the compressor but - more details!

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                        Hokey
                        • Member since
                          February 2011
                        Posted by Hokey on Monday, March 2, 2015 5:36 PM

                        Thx for helping Bick! I did have an airbrush attached. Iwata Neo.  

                        But, I'll do the finger test tomorrow and provide info. Will advise.

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                        hypertex
                        • Member since
                          October 2010
                        Posted by hypertex on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 6:11 AM

                        Thayer & Chandler is out of business. Badger acquired them through litigation.

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                        Hokey
                        • Member since
                          February 2011
                        Posted by Hokey on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 9:15 AM

                        IDIOT ALERT! When trying the finger over the hose end (brush detached), I discovered - hissing - that the nifty "qwik" connect fitting was loose! Tightened that up and poof - right to 50 psi if needed!

                        I realized that I couldn't differentiate from the slight "hissing" air noise coming out of bottom of the trap and the hissing from the loose fitting.

                        I feel like I just made of those "have you turned it on?" phone calls to tech support!

                        Thanks....

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