Tank vs Compressor

I have used exactly that method in the past and it worked really well.  I used one of those 5 gallon tanks that you used to be able to buy in the automotive section at Target and put a regulator on it.  Just as long as you're not storing the full air tank for longer than a day or two, condensation shouldn't be an issue either.

I've been using CO2 for over 30 years.  Quiet and dry.

Hi!

       I have used the "Tank" method while traveling. It works okay, except the moisture thing will happen from time to time. Then you just let the tank warm up in sunshine or a warm room, drain the moisture out the bottom. Then, Leaving the moisture drain open blow fresh air in for about two or three minutes. Close the drain and refill with fresh air to the max recommended pressure. With a regulator and moisture trap, you should be fine!

I upgraded to a Sparmax (Orange case) with tank, from a cheapo chinese one (with tank).

Neither were Loud LOUD, but the Sparmax burbles away merily & even when the compressor is running it doesn't disturb me. TBH, it's quieter than my pc booting.

The Sparmax wins hands down because it will run 2 airbrushes for over an hour without complaint, and has the welly to run a higher volume TR2 airbrush.

If you want silent, go CO2, but there are significant H&S & cost implications. 

You could run an air line from your big compressor in the garage to your work station in such a way that the only thing showing in the work area would be a regulator with quick connect. You would want 1/2" tubing is all, to run that distance and not lose volume. Plastic airline tubing would work and be easy to run.

oldermodelguy

You could run an air line from your big compressor in the garage to your work station in such a way that the only thing showing in the work area would be a regulator with quick connect. You would want 1/2" tubing is all, to run that distance and not lose volume. Plastic airline tubing would work and be easy to run.

 

Hi.....I used a 25 foot rubber hose running from the garage to my spray booth.  Works fine for the last 30 years. 

LOL....when I got back into model building after college, I used a spare tire for a tank and a hand pump for a compressor.  All I could afford at the time.

missileman2000

 

 

oldermodelguy

You could run an air line from your big compressor in the garage to your work station in such a way that the only thing showing in the work area would be a regulator with quick connect. You would want 1/2" tubing is all, to run that distance and not lose volume. Plastic airline tubing would work and be easy to run.

 

 

 

 

I did do that for awhile.  Only problem was that I would occasionally forget to turn off the compressor off.  It took hours to bleed done enough to turn on again, and that was usually in the middle of the night, and we could hear it clearly in bedroom.  There was a request to do something different

 

 

Timer on the compressor so it only kicks on during waking hours?   I'd have a tough time giving up my air lines plumbed from the garage compressor.

Yes.  I used a set-up exactly like that in my basement and it worked fine.  Put a moisture trap in your line.  And be prepared to take the tank out to your garage and fill it from your compressor when it runs down. I ran mine mostly at 15 to 20 psi and it lasted through a lot of painting.

Jon_a_its

I upgraded to a Sparmax (Orange case) with tank. 

do you mean the ac-27? Does it have a tank or did you add one? The info online doesn't say if it has a tank and I'd like that. Thanks for the help!

https://store.sparmaxair.com/collections/compressors/products/ac-27