Mr. Linear L7 compressor thoughts.

[aurfalien]

Hello every one,

I was curious if any one has some experience using the Mr. Linear L7 compressor?

It seems to peak at ~21-22PSI-ish, has a small foot print and is very quiet.

The quality and over all design seem top notch.  The price is, well, the price.  But I try to live by;

Buy nice or buy twice.

Edited March 6, 2020 by aurfalien

[STYRENE-SURFER]

That's a lot of bread man.

for that $ I think there are better choices.

that is if you are paying the dinero's I just saw with a quick google.

I have a Super Silent 50, but just checked pricing and they have gone up

allmost 50% sense I got it. Have heard relatively good things a bout California Air.

Edited March 6, 2020 by STYRENE-SURFER

[iBorg]

I really like my Badger Aspire at half the price.

[STYRENE-SURFER]

That's a rather low PSI, What is the CFM ? 

[STYRENE-SURFER]

https://www.amazon.com/California-Air-Tools-CAT-1P1060S-Compressor/dp/B01LYHYHEA/ref=pd_sbs_469_img_2/141-4312338-6920907?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01LYHYHEA&pd_rd_r=c1c4bdd5-55fe-4b8d-a141-12ff8e1607df&pd_rd_w=hZnaR&pd_rd_wg=SOOVI&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=027J65HMKB8KWY5909SR&psc=1&refRID=027J65HMKB8KWY5909SR

this would be an idea, after a quick look. they may have a smaller one than this model.

They are quiet, 59db or so. And have the higher PSI. CFM,  just a thought ?

 

Dang iPad will not let me link that.

 

California Air Tools CAT-1P1060S

Edited March 6, 2020 by STYRENE-SURFER
aurflien , I don't know where Limbo is but it would help us help members if we knew what part of the world you preside in.

[aurfalien]

9 hours ago, STYRENE-SURFER said:

That's a rather low PSI, What is the CFM ? 

Hi Kurt,

The units CFM is .25.

I've not air brushed at anything over 20PSI but the units specs are based on 220V and there support has not tested output on 110V.

[STYRENE-SURFER]

Brian, that little compressor has about the same specs as the kind used by face make up artist.

w/possibly re-branding and packaging,I don't know that for sure.  But it would be working

constantly if you are spraying at near its max output. For good even output a compressor with

a tank is IMO the best way to go. More constant pressure w/out the pulses from the pump.

A regulator lets you dial down the PSI so there is really no problem having way more than you

will actually use. 

[aurfalien]

1 hour ago, STYRENE-SURFER said:

Brian, that little compressor has about the same specs as the kind used by face make up artist.

w/possibly re-branding and packaging,I don't know that for sure.  But it would be working

constantly if you are spraying at near its max output. For good even output a compressor with

a tank is IMO the best way to go. More constant pressure w/out the pulses from the pump.

A regulator lets you dial down the PSI so there is really no problem having way more than you

will actually use. 

Thanks Kurt and you are right.  I really like it's design however will pass on it.

[IbuildScaleModels]

On 3/5/2020 at 9:22 PM, aurfalien said:

Hello every one,

I was curious if any one has some experience using the Mr. Linear L7 compressor?

It seems to peak at ~21-22PSI-ish, has a small foot print and is very quiet.

The quality and over all design seem top notch.  The price is, well, the price.  But I try to live by;

Buy nice or buy twice.

Hi Brian, 

 

Justin here. My scale model club is actually sponsored by Mr.Hobby / GSI Creos. I actually have the Mr. Linear Compressor 3 and have personally tested the whole line. 

Here is a quick breakdown:

Pressure - average, but because it is a linear compressor, it gives constant psi, compared to an oil-based compressor.
Life expectancy - 10-15 years depending on constant use
Repairing - simple enough to repair with fish tank compressor pistons (need to be fearless to do this)
Adjustability - not much unless you know about compression adjustment screws
Pressure adjustment - slight adjustments as it has an external pressure valve
Sound - extremely quiet, comparable to a fridge running, or maybe even a desktop computer
Use - best overall use is for high coverage, similar to a spray can. You can use a dual-action airbrush with it with ease.
Connector - 1/8" only, you can get the adapter for it to convert it to 1/4" and then use a normal hose, I don't suggest this as the smaller hose raises the pressure, but if you want to use a wide spread gravity feed brush you will need the adapter. Cost of the adapter is about 20$ - use only the GSI/Creos adapter as it is JSI threads, using an aftermarket adapter can scrap the connection. 

Hope this helps!

PS. I love this line as I live in a small apartment. I also encourage the use of the Mr.Hobby Airbrush marker system using paint markers as you can refill the markers and mix your own custom colors. Plus it makes clean-up time easy, as in no clean-up...

Edited March 29, 2020 by IbuildScaleModels