Advice on a compressor please

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Advice on a compressor please

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 5, 2006 6:27 AM

I've recieved an Aztek 4709 for christmas and I was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction as regards a compressor for it.

There seems to be quite a variety to choose from.

Thanks

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Hippy-Ed

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Thursday, January 5, 2006 9:44 AM

Gary,
There are alot to choose from. I have the A/B compressor from Harbor Freight tools. only thing is, it is a non-adjustable airflow type (unless I overlooked it?) works pretty decent tho. They have them on sale aften for around 60 bucks

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 5, 2006 10:07 AM

I have a small Badger compressor I purchased at garage sale for 5 bucks I think. It also has no controls but a quick trip to my local hardwear store solved my problem. I purchased a small puematic control valve the type used on a heating system I now have all the control I need.

Cheers!

McCaber

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Hippy-Ed

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Thursday, January 5, 2006 10:35 AM

mccaber wrote:
I have a small Badger compressor I purchased at garage sale for 5 bucks I think. It also has no controls but a quick trip to my local hardwear store solved my problem. I purchased a small puematic control valve the type used on a heating system I now have all the control I need.

Cheers!

McCaber

Kewl! I knew there wa something out there for this. Just wasn't sure where to look. Thanks McCaber

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knight667

Member since
January 2004
From: Philomath, OR, USA

Posted by knight667 on Thursday, January 5, 2006 5:52 PM

I'm a big fan of a compressed air tank, myself. It's silent and long-term costs are low. Did I mention it's silent? :) My favorite feature!

John "The only easy day was yesterday." - US Navy SEALs "Improvise. Adapt. Overcome." - US Marine Corp. "I live each day/Like it's my last/...I never look back" - from "I'm A Rocker" by Judas Priest

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 6, 2006 12:59 AM

My compressor is a Campbell-Housfeld (sp?) compressor I bought at Pep Boys auto store for about $90 on sale. It has a 2 gallon tank that holds 100 p.s.i. and has a built in regulator with a gauge. I believe you could get the same thing at Wal-Mart. I've had mine for 2 years so far and it's worked like a charm. Very effecient too.

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eizzle

Member since
August 2005
From: Greencastle, IN

Posted by eizzle on Friday, January 6, 2006 9:12 PM

DDRmaniac122002 wrote:
My compressor is a Campbell-Housfeld (sp?) compressor I bought at Pep Boys auto store for about $90 on sale. It has a 2 gallon tank that holds 100 p.s.i. and has a built in regulator with a gauge. I believe you could get the same thing at Wal-Mart. I've had mine for 2 years so far and it's worked like a charm. Very effecient too.

I saw one of these at walmart, seems like it would be great for an airbrush, but my only problem with it would be how loud it is! So is it quiet, or would it have to be located somewhere besides in the house?

Colin

Homer Simpson for president!!!

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Hippy-Ed

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Friday, January 6, 2006 10:07 PM

eizzle wrote:
DDRmaniac122002 wrote:
My compressor is a Campbell-Housfeld (sp?) compressor I bought at Pep Boys auto store for about $90 on sale. It has a 2 gallon tank that holds 100 p.s.i. and has a built in regulator with a gauge. I believe you could get the same thing at Wal-Mart. I've had mine for 2 years so far and it's worked like a charm. Very effecient too.

I saw one of these at walmart, seems like it would be great for an airbrush, but my only problem with it would be how loud it is! So is it quiet, or would it have to be located somewhere besides in the house?

I have one of these & it works great for runnin' air tools, blowin' up tires. It's also NOISY as Censored [censored]

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usmc1371

Member since
October 2005
From: Maryland

Posted by usmc1371 on Saturday, January 7, 2006 12:30 AM

I got the Aztek A470 also. I use Testors AC700 as a compressor. It's more quite then the Badger compressors ( I had on of those). It also has a regulator and a docking station for the airbrush. Here's a link: http://www.testors.com/catalog_item.asp?itemNbr=2362

Jesse

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eizzle

Member since
August 2005
From: Greencastle, IN

Posted by eizzle on Saturday, January 7, 2006 9:37 AM

Hippy-Ed wrote:
eizzle wrote:

DDRmaniac122002 wrote:
My compressor is a Campbell-Housfeld (sp?) compressor I bought at Pep Boys auto store for about $90 on sale. It has a 2 gallon tank that holds 100 p.s.i. and has a built in regulator with a gauge. I believe you could get the same thing at Wal-Mart. I've had mine for 2 years so far and it's worked like a charm. Very effecient too.

I saw one of these at walmart, seems like it would be great for an airbrush, but my only problem with it would be how loud it is! So is it quiet, or would it have to be located somewhere besides in the house?

I have one of these & it works great for runnin' air tools, blowin' up tires. It's also NOISY as

I figured for $80 it wasn't going to be to quite, good to know its effective though. I have a Delta 2 HP/8 Gallon compressor, but its to noisy to use in the house, or around the house Big Smile [:D] I guess I will have to take Ed's advice Black Eye [B)] Laugh [(-D] on the Harbour Freight A/B compressor!

Colin

Homer Simpson for president!!!

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jhande

Member since
November 2005
From: White Mountains, NH

Posted by jhande on Saturday, January 7, 2006 8:51 PM

I have a big compressor for working on cars but needed one for my newly acquired airbrushes. I can't plumb the air into the house. Sad [:(]

I needed something that would be able to spray my car models and put out enough air pressure for my wifes occasional T-shirt spraying, but QUITE was also a very big factor. I actually plugged in a few of those compressors at Wal Mart and Home Depot, they were too loud for in the house. I sure didn't want to spend another large amount (hundreds or over a thousand) for one of those silent compressors since I already have an expensive one.

So I took a chance on this - Super Quite w/ Tank

We love it, I can sleep or watch TV while my wife sprays (even in the same room) and I don't get a headache (had a head injury and get migraines easy now).

My 2 cents [2c]

-- Jim --
"Put the pedal down & shake the ground!"

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eizzle

Member since
August 2005
From: Greencastle, IN

Posted by eizzle on Saturday, January 7, 2006 9:32 PM

I am gonna have to save up! I really wanted one with a tank. Thanks for the link Jhande!

Colin

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jhande

Member since
November 2005
From: White Mountains, NH

Posted by jhande on Monday, January 9, 2006 7:51 AM

You are welcome eizzle Wink [;)]

Here's a few more...

Actually I bought mine in an Iwata automotive kit at AirBrush-DEPOT.
They also sell the compressor by itself - the ABD TC-20T, but for $169.98 +$16.95 S&H = $186.93. With S&H the 121TK at Airbrush City comes out to $169.62. Check out Airbrush City's January Special, I know it's more money, but it's also more power. Smile [:)]

I kind of wish I waited and seen that compressor. Humm, another hobby compressor for the family? Nah...?? Whistling [:-^]

-- Jim --
"Put the pedal down & shake the ground!"

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LateBloomer

Member since
December 2005
From: Portland, Oregon

Posted by LateBloomer on Monday, January 9, 2006 1:45 PM

jhande wrote:
You are welcome eizzle

Here's a few more...

Actually I bought mine in an Iwata automotive kit at AirBrush-DEPOT.
They also sell the compressor by itself - the ABD TC-20T, but for $169.98 +$16.95 S&H = $186.93. With S&H the 121TK at Airbrush City comes out to $169.62. Check out Airbrush City's January Special, I know it's more money, but it's also more power.

I kind of wish I waited and seen that compressor. Humm, another hobby compressor for the family? Nah...??

Actually the ABD TC-20T compressor alone is $129.00. The $169 price comes with a tank. I bought it without a tank and it runs great! Maintains steady pressure with no pulsing. Very quiet too. I can play the radio or TV at a normal volume.

New here by the way. Hello everyone! Great info here!

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jhande

Member since
November 2005
From: White Mountains, NH

Posted by jhande on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 1:12 AM

Welcome LateBloomer... I'm new here too. I only been here a week or two I think.

Glad to hear the tankless compressor srays fine without pulsing. I was going to buy that one but was affraid it might pulse, so I spent the extra for the tank. Sad [:(]

Both my wife and I were amazed at how quiet this compressor is after hearing even the ones at our local hobby shop.

And true, AirBrush-DEPOT sells the compressors without the airbrushes (non-kits).
The ABD TC-20 without tank listed for $129.98
The ABD TC-20T with tank listed for $169.98

I originally only listed the tank version since I had experience with that one.

-- Jim --
"Put the pedal down & shake the ground!"

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Hippy-Ed

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 9:39 AM

Well Fellas, I just found the airflow regulator on my HF compressor... on the bottom of the water trap... (DOH!!)

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 4:04 PM

i have an old Badger compressor that i stopped using when i gt the Coleman $99.00 deal (yup,it's REAL loud),but three days ago i was finally allowed to order a BRAND NEW!!!! Badger Billionair,silent.. and I CAN"T WAIT....i've looked forward to getting that thing for a while now and i'm tired of looking at the BEARAIR catalog everynight,and checking for UPS every afternoon,,,,,,phew!.. i just needed to vent of some of the anticipation that i have built up,thanks

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Thursday, April 13, 2006 5:49 AM

I started with a Werther 3 which is quiet enough for use indoors without anoying the rest of the household. Set me back about £100, so probably about $100 in the US!

Just bought a Revell Omega, which is a rebadge of the Werther Sil Air 15 Export, and this thing is totally silent.

I can sit at my desk with it running, and even I forget it's switched on! The silent comps are more expensive, but from my experience the extra money is well worthwile.

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

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NikToo

Member since
March 2006
From: South Coast, UK

Posted by NikToo on Thursday, April 13, 2006 6:10 AM

I have basically the TC-20 without the tank. Is it possible to buy just a tank somewhere, run a hose from the compressor to it and put the regulator on the tank? I'm thinking it should be possible, but does anyone know where to find just a tank?

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Hippy-Ed

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Thursday, April 13, 2006 7:55 AM

I've had my Central Pneumatic from Harbor Freight for close to a year now & I like it. It's not very loud. about the same level as a fish tank pump Smile [:)]

I thougth it was a non-adjustable air flow until just recently Ashamed [*^_^*]

Now that I've learned that, I might cut down on my paint wasting Laugh [(-D]

Think the compressor ran me $60 bucks

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gjek

Member since
February 2003
From: Tacoma WA

Posted by gjek on Thursday, April 13, 2006 3:15 PM

Still like my 20 lbs CO2 tank. Portable with no need for power. NO water in the lines and oh so quiet. Smile [:)]

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knight667

Member since
January 2004
From: Philomath, OR, USA

Posted by knight667 on Thursday, April 13, 2006 3:20 PM

gjek wrote:
Still like my 20 lbs CO2 tank. Portable with no need for power. NO water in the lines and oh so quiet.

I'll second that one! :)

John "The only easy day was yesterday." - US Navy SEALs "Improvise. Adapt. Overcome." - US Marine Corp. "I live each day/Like it's my last/...I never look back" - from "I'm A Rocker" by Judas Priest

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MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Thursday, April 13, 2006 5:38 PM

I like my Badger Million Air compressor.
Very quiet, Water is never a problem, and it never runs out of air. Big Smile [:D]

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Hippy-Ed

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Thursday, April 13, 2006 6:24 PM

MikeV wrote:
I like my Badger Million Air compressor.
Very quiet, Water is never a problem, and it never runs out of air.

I hear ya Mike Big Smile [:D]

my Harbor Freight is the same way... might be a tad bit noiser but, other than that it's the same Wink [;)]

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