Air compressor for air brush

Geri Comstock · Post by **Geri Comstock** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:43 pm

I've already looked through the archives for this topic and the latest posts I found were made back in April.

Do anyone have a recommendation for an inexpensive air compressor for running an airbrush? I want it to run on regular household current. I understand the oil less ones are loud. What should I look for? Are there good brands and brands to avoid?

Thanks -

Geri

stargazer · Post by **stargazer** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 9:06 pm

Hi Geri, they are all pretty much the same. But it would be good to have at least a horse and a half to two horse. And the quieter the better. That will matter. Quiet will matter - alot. The larger the tank you have the less the compressor will run and the less you will hear it. You will also need an inline regulator to regulate the air for more control of your airbrush and an inline moisture trap. Hope this helps. charles

Tony Smith · Post by **Tony Smith** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 9:47 pm

Geri,

The $99 compressor at Home depot works just fine for an airbrush inclusing the Aztek at 50 psi with micas... the little pancake compressors work well too, but more money, and more compressor than you need for just airbrushing.

Tony

Geri Comstock · Post by **Geri Comstock** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 11:53 pm

Thanks guys! As soon as the airbrush arrives, I'll be at Home Depot to get the compressor. YAY! New toys, oops, I mean tools. LOL.

Geri

rosanna gusler · Post by **rosanna gusler** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 3:32 am

i got the 99$ home depot one. it is red. it is quiet. it will also fill your tires.

Diane · Post by **Diane** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 6:26 am

Is there a compressor that can run both an Air Brush and a Sandblaster without costing too much?

Brock · Post by **Brock** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 6:52 am

No. Brock

The Hobbyist · Post by **The Hobbyist** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 7:06 am

If the compressor will run a blaster it will run an airbrush. Just turn down the pressure at the regulator.

The converse is not true.............................Jim