Iwata Smart Jet Regulator Replacement

Just an update for anyone not happy with the default (bleed valvle) regulator that comes with the smart jet. I ended up getting a mac valve attachement for my hose and it works great. The compressor shuts off when it's supposed to and I can lower the air pressure without having the compressor run continuously because of the bleed valve.

Here's a link to the mac valve.

https://www.amazon.com/Iwata-Medea-K-250-External-Valve/dp/B001V6VOZC

Don Wheeler

 

 

Don Stauffer

One issue is what max pressure can you get from the Smart Jet.  Regulators do experience a pressure drop even at low flow rates.  Be sure there is enough overhead between max output of the stock compressor to allow for that drop and still get the pressure you airbrush at.

 

 

 

Shouldn't be a problem, Don.  The SmartJet pressure switch shuts off the motor at about 50psi.

Based on the specs, the regulator in the link should be fine.  The Iwata hose should fit the 1/4" connection.

Don

 

Thanks Don and Don

Don Stauffer

One issue is what max pressure can you get from the Smart Jet.  Regulators do experience a pressure drop even at low flow rates.  Be sure there is enough overhead between max output of the stock compressor to allow for that drop and still get the pressure you airbrush at.

Shouldn't be a problem, Don.  The SmartJet pressure switch shuts off the motor at about 50psi.

Based on the specs, the regulator in the link should be fine.  The Iwata hose should fit the 1/4" connection.

Don

One issue is what max pressure can you get from the Smart Jet.  Regulators do experience a pressure drop even at low flow rates.  Be sure there is enough overhead between max output of the stock compressor to allow for that drop and still get the pressure you airbrush at.