What's the best value compressor in the UK?

Yes. very quiet in operation.

QUOTE: Originally posted by anthonysweeney]That Shesto looks pretty similar to mine minus the cosmetic fairing.

Yes, it does. Mine is really quiet in operation, and if it makes a noise, you know something is wrong (usually it's because it needs a rest, or more oil). Same for you?

the noise is acceptable - it sounds like a motor, and you definitely know it's on.

someone else couldn't watch tv in the same room due to the noise, but besides that it's ok.

The only problem I have with it is that it doesn't (I think) have an auto cut-off when it reaches it's max pressue (50 psi). that would be very handy!

Hi James

Congratulations on getting the Ripmax. Glad you went for the full-featured option from the kick-off, you won't be disappointed. What's the noise level like?

I bought that ripmax compressor

very impressed so far. just did a 3-colour camo pattern and still can't believe how easy it was

thanks for the advice guys!

That Shesto looks pretty similar to mine minus the cosmetic fairing. (pic of mine attached).

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Looks like I got a bargain for £200 - I'd be pretty annoyed if I bought the Revell for £325! Plus mine's black - goes with everything!

OK, the compressor I use is the Shesto CP0375, which is £279. It is identical to the Revell Omega which is £325 (but does have it's outer case painted blue not grey). Information from the Hannants website: www.hannants.co.uk

I also reside in the UK. My impressions: UK compressor prices are ridiculous compared to the USA.

I agree with you re. getting a full featured one from the off. After buying a cheap compressor (more like a jet engine, really, given the pain-threshold noise output!) I finally bought a Sil-Air 15 Export from Maywood Garage Equipment which seems remarkably similar to the Revell Omega (I think they're both OEM Werther models) It's completely silent, (scarily so - I thought mine was broken when I first powered it up!) has a pressure gauge, moisture trap, air tank etc. all for £200 delivered. A dream to use. The Ripmax seems to have similar credentials.

Remember - you buy cheap, you buy twice!

Welcome to the fold - I'm in the UK also! Last summer I bought a Testors Blue Mini Aircompressor for approx £90 from a hobby shop in Camden. It works well with my Aztek airbrush - there's no res or moisture trap or pressure gauge although the latter can be obtained from Testors for $24.99. I 've been happily spraying acrylics and enamels since - try it!

Barry

The best value compressor has to be the one I bought at Hannants. It's near identical to the Revell Omega (top of the range), but much cheaper. Works fine for me. Don't ask me the name, because I don't know it! You'll probably need to collect it in person from Hannants. I can highly recommend it!

Try here

http://www.machinemart.co.uk

the name is hillarious

James, I've seen that compressor in my LHS, and it seems to have pretty much everything that you would need.

I run a Werther 3 compressor, with a Paasche Ra75 moisture trap and regulator. The comp. I bought from the link below:

http://www.maywoodgarageequipment.co.uk/oil_less_compressors.html

While the reg. I imported from the US.

There's not a huge difference in spec between the Werther 2 & 3, but I've had no problems with 3 in 18 months of ownership.

All comes down to cost and preference at the end of the day.

Best of luck from another Karl!!!!

Hi,

I don't know about any other compressors but I have the same one and it is very good.

It's easy to use and has low noise - quite solid construction.



Karl