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compatability?
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 6, 2006 1:08 AM
Which airbrushes are compatible with which compressors. For example can an Iwata eclipse be connected to an Aztek compressor?
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Posted by ABARNE on Saturday, May 6, 2006 2:47 AM
In genera everything is compatible, but it will probably need an adapter.  I think the connections from the hose to the compressor are fairly standardized, but from the hose to the airbrush most brands are different. 
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Posted by NikToo on Saturday, May 6, 2006 4:41 AM
The nut is the only thing different really, so if you get an airhose with the right size nuts on either end you should be fine. The Eclipse has a 1/8" nut, and I know an Iwata compressor usually has a bigger 1/4" nut (I had to get myself a 1/4" to 1/8" male converter the other day as my airhose has 1/8" in either end). They're quite easy to find, usually hardware stores will have them, otherwise somewhere online near you.
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Posted by Triarius on Saturday, May 6, 2006 9:50 AM
From hose to compressor is just plumbing. All you need are a ruler, wrenches, a channelock plier, and a hardware store.

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Posted by eizzle on Thursday, May 11, 2006 12:06 PM
One thing to consider is plumbing parts. They are cheaper, usually cheaper than airline parts, and are quite easy to find. They will withstand a lot of pressure to. I have them hooked up on an oil line in my car for a pressure gauge and when its cold it will see oil pressures over 100 psi, so I don't think you have to worry about them holding up to 20 psi or whatever you might spray at. Good luck!

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 11, 2006 4:37 PM
I found hat most commercial compresors use the 1/4 connector, and the Iwata hose I got had a 1/4 connector. So did the Iwata regulator I got.  This made it very easy for me to make a connecition to my airtank which included adding an on off valve and a quick release connector for the hose.
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