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  • Member since
    April 2005
  • From: Gothenburg
Compressor, with or without tank?
Posted by JohanT on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 6:06 PM
Since I have problems with the "Canned Air" loosing in power when the actual liquid gas cools of while preassure leaves the can (solutions to that anyone) I'm finally considering a compressor.

I have found a really neet little thingy at the local hardware store, it gives away 65l / min at 3,5 bar and cost is only $ 100.
The downside is that it does not contain a tank and no preassure control valve.
Now, do I need a tank?
Can I add the preassure controle valve/gauge beween the compressor and the brush.

Appreciate your help on this one, only just picked up this hobby again and money is currently running out in all directions since basically everything needed to be renewed ( had to throw away my whole battery of Tamiya acrylics, they dont stand temeratures bellow 0 C' very well...) and I really would like to spend the money on the new Dragon Tiger instead of an expencive compressor Wink [;)]

BTW, I very much enjoy the way Internet and this forum in particular is adding value to the hobby, when I now return after 10 years out there Big Smile [:D]
  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: SETX. USA
Posted by tho9900 on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 8:54 PM
the one without a tank will work, but with certain types of tankless compressors, usually "oil-less" or "diaphragm" compressors you may notice "pulsing" of the air pressure as you spray... a simple commercial or industrial compressor can often be had for only $60 US or so and gives you a steady pressure to work with. Plus there is the added benefit of the compressed air in the tank, when everyone else has gone to bed you can spray for a bit more with that pressure with the compressor turned off to eliminate noise... As far as a regulator for pressure... yes... you can add this on, and if you have to you can order it online at www.dixieart.com or any European model website I am sure. I also recommend a moisture trap as well... they should not cost too much, but in the long run it will cost you much less than the compressed air bottles.

Good luck! Write back if you have more questions!
---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
  • Member since
    April 2005
  • From: Gothenburg
Posted by JohanT on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 6:42 AM
Thx for your advise Tom, I decided to go for the tank option and found this unit which is powerfull enough to bolt off my winter tires (useful in Sweden) and at the same time goes in under the work bench.
http://www.jula.se/Butik/default.asp?pf_id=SE-200021
The link might be useful to North European users.
  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: SETX. USA
Posted by tho9900 on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 7:02 AM
Johan - that is very similar to the one I use.. and yes, it has other handy uses as well! Good luck! I think you will enjoy it!
---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
  • Member since
    March 2005
  • From: Lancaster, South Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 5:45 PM
As far as using cans of compressed air, you can put the can in a pot of warm water while you're using it, and that will keep the pressure at usable levels. Just do not get the water too hot.

Devil Dawg

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