Air compressor

[mnwildpunk]

I just got an airbrush the other day and already I don't like those cans of compressed air . Do you guys have any thoughts and suggestions on a small quiet compressor that a person could use? Keep in mind I live in an apartment so I stress the word quiet.

[bandit1]

I just got an airbrush the other day and already I don't like those cans of compressed air . Do you guys have any thoughts and suggestions on a small quiet compressor that a person could use? Keep in mind I live in an apartment so I stress the word quiet.

i dont know off the top of my head but i have the same problem so i will watch this one to see what i can do as well???

[sportandmiah]

Harbor Freight sells an airbrush compressor for about 70 bucks and is quiet from what I've read.

[RyanSilva]

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200354872_200354872

Great compressor for the price, and it is quiet. The tank will help with ripples, that you would normally get with a tankless air compressor.

[seeker589]

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200354872_200354872

Great compressor for the price, and it is quiet. The tank will help with ripples, that you would normally get with a tankless air compressor.

I concur with this recommendation. I purchased this exact unit and am very happy. It is quiet. When it starts - it doesn't make me jump. It doesn't run constantly due to the tank. I don't have to turn the TV up. It is much quieter than my dehumidifier. Its about as loud as an refrigerator compressor.

Hope this helps

[GeeBee]

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200354872_200354872

Great compressor for the price, and it is quiet. The tank will help with ripples, that you would normally get with a tankless air compressor.

I have the very same compressor here in England, I can do nothing but recommend it, it's pretty quite and cuts in and out when needed, for the price I don't think you can do better.

[MikeMc]

Harbor Freight sells an airbrush compressor for about 70 bucks and is quiet from what I've read.

http://www.northernt...54872_200354872

Great compressor for the price, and it is quiet. The tank will help with ripples, that you would normally get with a tankless air compressor.

I have the Harbor Fright version and it is a good unit... but these are not recommended for use under 30 psi....I use mine for Auto Air, which requires 55 psi as it is water based... I have a Harbor tankless version and it gives me 22 psi after a burst, with my 2 stage A/B I clear the pressure then I can pull back for my color or clear and no pulsation.

Edited July 8, 2011 by MIKE THE MANIAC

[sjordan2]

Can these be reduced in pressure by using a rheostat-operated (dimmer control) power strip, like using a corded drill?

Edited July 8, 2011 by sjordan2

[MikeMc]

Can these be reduced in pressure by using a rheostat-operated (dimmer control) power strip, like using a corded drill?

Not the issue here Skip. What the deal with this unit is the power on switch for the compressor that is operated by a simple switch..on at 30 off at 60.(not adjustable)

By shooting at a lower pressure it seems to pulsate and not give true consistant pressure....until you go over 30 psi.....works great. Thats why I have two compressors...I only use this for Auto Air paints now.