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09-23-2006, 04:28 PM
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Master Painter
Painter
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Baltimore MD
Posts: 2,971
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Juggernaut - No, the airbrush connects to the compressor and is powered by the air pressure.
Fenix - I used to use a Sears monster for awhile, and never had a problem w/ it. If yours has an air tank that gets filled, you really shouldn't have a problem w/ surges.....at least I didn't as mine had a large tank. If it doesn't have an air tank, then you will likely get some surges in your air line.
Biggest problem I had w/ mine is that it would scare the hell outta me when it kicked off, and if I was doing fine work at the time....well, you get the idea....
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09-23-2006, 04:43 PM
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#12
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The Falcon
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Denmark
Posts: 15,430
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ickwinzs
I was told the bigger commercial compressors aren't as consistant with the air flow, they tend to surge and the air doesn't come out as smoothly.
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The air flow on a compressor is also important?
A compressor that can deliver 16 liters of air pr. minute is that good?
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09-23-2006, 04:54 PM
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#13
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Death is hereditary.
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 968
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RickDTM
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Biggest problem I had w/ mine is that it would scare the hell outta me when it kicked off, and if I was doing fine work at the time....well, you get the idea....
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lol rick i know what ya mean, ever since the seminar ive been useing the comp that we got from the class and i love it, dont have to worry abought silence and then the air compressor scaring the crap out of ya
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09-23-2006, 05:24 PM
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It's not hard to meet expenses, they're everywhere.
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: L.A.
Posts: 4,627
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RickDTM
Juggernaut - No, the airbrush connects to the compressor and is powered by the air pressure.
Fenix - I used to use a Sears monster for awhile, and never had a problem w/ it. If yours has an air tank that gets filled, you really shouldn't have a problem w/ surges.....at least I didn't as mine had a large tank. If it doesn't have an air tank, then you will likely get some surges in your air line.
Biggest problem I had w/ mine is that it would scare the hell outta me when it kicked off, and if I was doing fine work at the time....well, you get the idea....
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lol, happens to me all the time.
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09-23-2006, 08:26 PM
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Captain Marvel
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 3,237
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fenix
lol, happens to me all the time.
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Thats why you should get a small compressor. They are quite as hell, and take up little to no room.
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09-24-2006, 02:02 PM
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Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time.
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Scranton, PA
Posts: 2,198
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RickDTM
Juggernaut - No, the airbrush connects to the compressor and is powered by the air pressure.
Fenix - I used to use a Sears monster for awhile, and never had a problem w/ it. If yours has an air tank that gets filled, you really shouldn't have a problem w/ surges.....at least I didn't as mine had a large tank. If it doesn't have an air tank, then you will likely get some surges in your air line.
Biggest problem I had w/ mine is that it would scare the hell outta me when it kicked off, and if I was doing fine work at the time....well, you get the idea....
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I use the same 2 compressors that I use for framing a house, putting shingles on or pumping a tire. The regulater valve keeps a constant pressure on the line while it fluxuates in the tank. I would have more of a problem spending another $110+ for a compressor that I could only paint models and statues with. A solution for "scaring the hell out of you" is to buy 25 or 50 feet of compressor hose. (Home Depot has them on sale for as little as $10) You can set the compressor around the side of the house were the sound waves will be reflected away from you. Or in another room if you are painting inside. You will hear it when it kicks on, but it will just be background noise.
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10-12-2006, 07:06 PM
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#17
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42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Belgium
Posts: 154
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how about sparmax is that a good brand?
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10-14-2006, 06:52 PM
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Borrow money from a pessimist, they don't expect it back.
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 789
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I use a Craftsman 3hp with a regulator in the line. Its the loudest thing you'll ever hear too. If you are looking for quiet, you may want to pass on this one.
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