Hello everybody, just looking around on the internet found this air compressor? Anybody has tried it? Is it really silent? Good steady pressure as advertised?
http://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/air-compressors/1-8-eighth-hp-40-psi-oilless-airbrush-compressor-93657.html
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Any experinces with this air compressor?
mimeda
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 06:36 AM UTC
HeavyArty
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 06:51 AM UTC
I had one and got rid of it after I took the moisture trap off it. It would barely put out a constant stream of pulsing, low pressure. I think it is designed for T-shirt painters or something. It was useless as a hobby compressor. I wanted to use it a a travel compressor since I have a big one for the garage. It was a waste of money.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 06:55 AM UTC
I don't like products from there. If it's something more than a wrench and has a corded plug, STAY AWAY from it!
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firstcircle
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 06:59 AM UTC
Mirko, I have one that looks a lot like this, I guess they all come from a big Chinese compressor factory, except mine has the pressure tank on the bottom. This Means the motor pressurises the tank then cuts out, restarting when the pressure drops below the dialed in setting. The advantage is more constant pressure as it is coming from a pressurised tank and not subject to the motor's pulsing, plus the motor doesn't have to run all the time, so it won't get so hot and there's less continual noise. I don't think any at this price range will be silent. This Is the kind I mean, it looks like that other one except for the vessel attached to the bottom .
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001738DXU/ref=aw_cr_item_title?qid=1335984403&sr=8-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001738DXU/ref=aw_cr_item_title?qid=1335984403&sr=8-20
HeavyArty
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 07:14 AM UTC
Even the tiny tank one above looks pretty useless to me. How long can that tank last? I recommend getting one of the home compressor setups from Wal-Mart or the likes.
In my opinion, the larger ones are a much better value for the money. Hobby ones are underpowered and way too expensive if you ask me.
I have a 3 gallon tank with a 1.5 HP compressor. It is great as it allows me to do everything from fine painting with my airbrush to using air tools to work on my truck. Here is basically what I have, mine has wheels on the heavier end to make moving it easier though.
I also ended up also getting a smaller (1.5 gallon) tank setup for traveling. If you are looking for a more quiet, yet still powerful option, I would go with something like this.
In my opinion, the larger ones are a much better value for the money. Hobby ones are underpowered and way too expensive if you ask me.
I have a 3 gallon tank with a 1.5 HP compressor. It is great as it allows me to do everything from fine painting with my airbrush to using air tools to work on my truck. Here is basically what I have, mine has wheels on the heavier end to make moving it easier though.
I also ended up also getting a smaller (1.5 gallon) tank setup for traveling. If you are looking for a more quiet, yet still powerful option, I would go with something like this.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 07:33 AM UTC
The only big advantage of the 'hobby type' compressors is that they are small and quiet. They don't actually perform any better, and in most cases, don't perform as well as the larger compressors.
I've got an 8 gallon, 2 hp compressor that, like Gino, I can do anything from airbrushing at 8 psi to using an air hammer at 90 psi. I wish I had the money to get an even bigger compressor. A nice big 50 or 60 gallon, 5 hp would be awesome. Of course, when it does run, you'll certainly hear it, but you'll also probably be able to paint 5-8 models from start to finish before it needs to cycle.
I've got an 8 gallon, 2 hp compressor that, like Gino, I can do anything from airbrushing at 8 psi to using an air hammer at 90 psi. I wish I had the money to get an even bigger compressor. A nice big 50 or 60 gallon, 5 hp would be awesome. Of course, when it does run, you'll certainly hear it, but you'll also probably be able to paint 5-8 models from start to finish before it needs to cycle.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 07:59 AM UTC
Hi Mirko,
I have a very similar looking compressor (made in China), and I like it. I have bought it three years ago, and it still working properly. As I live in a 10 storeyed building, the most important factor is the noise, and it is really quiet. I airbrushing 1:35 kits, and it fits to this task well, with a single and a double action airbrush. It gives a really constant pressure as Matthew said. Of course if you have a garage for a dozen car, you can mount an extraordinary big compressor onto a Tiger tank, and you can even paint in the garden, but if you looking for a good compromise, imho it will work fine...
I have a very similar looking compressor (made in China), and I like it. I have bought it three years ago, and it still working properly. As I live in a 10 storeyed building, the most important factor is the noise, and it is really quiet. I airbrushing 1:35 kits, and it fits to this task well, with a single and a double action airbrush. It gives a really constant pressure as Matthew said. Of course if you have a garage for a dozen car, you can mount an extraordinary big compressor onto a Tiger tank, and you can even paint in the garden, but if you looking for a good compromise, imho it will work fine...
firstcircle
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 09:31 AM UTC
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Of course if you have a garage for a dozen car, you can mount an extraordinary big compressor
Mirko, I find the one I have with the tank on it fine for just painting models, cost around £70, so about the same as that one on Amazon.
I do have this slightly larger one to pump up the car tyres though.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 09:57 AM UTC
Hi merko your picture is of a diaphram compressor,They are well known for producing pulsing air AT the high end of there pressure limit the one's i use have a top pressure of about 2-3 bar(30 psi) this would push my models off the table and impale them in the wall,now use the regulator to drop the air to about 15-20 psi(ideal for spraying hobby paint) the air regulator on the front not only regulats air, traps water but also smooths out the pulsing.The big air tank compressors are ok if your doing this as a living but the air tanks are prone to rust through the bottom if not empted of condensing water daily .i have both type compressors mentioned here, my work horse compressor is a 21 year old badger diaphram.chug chug chug! 
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 02:46 PM UTC
My pet peeve with compressor ads are they call them silent, yet never list the decibel levels, so you can actually judge how loud they are!
mmeier
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Posted: Thursday, May 03, 2012 - 07:29 AM UTC
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Mirko, I have one that looks a lot like this, I guess they all come from a big Chinese compressor factory, except mine has the pressure tank on the bottom. This Means the motor pressurises the tank then cuts out, restarting when the pressure drops below the dialed in setting. The advantage is more constant pressure as it is coming from a pressurised tank and not subject to the motor's pulsing, plus the motor doesn't have to run all the time, so it won't get so hot and there's less continual noise. I don't think any at this price range will be silent. This Is the kind I mean, it looks like that other one except for the vessel attached to the bottom .
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001738DXU/ref=aw_cr_item_title?qid=1335984403&sr=8-20
I own the compressor in the link above. Resonably quiet, tank holds decent amount of air and the unit is compact enough. Mine came from a german distributor with a readable if short manual and a good sized role of installation tape to airproof the fittings.
brentwal
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Posted: Thursday, May 03, 2012 - 02:34 PM UTC
When it comes to air compressors, BIGGER is better.
mmeier
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Posted: Friday, May 04, 2012 - 03:18 AM UTC
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When it comes to air compressors, BIGGER is better.
The same is basically true for vehicles. But sometimes garage space limits you to Wiesel even so you would prefer a Jagdpanther
firstcircle
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Posted: Friday, May 04, 2012 - 04:05 AM UTC
Two different M Meiers in the same thread? Whoah!
I thought I tried to illustrate that there was a limit on the big is better rule anyway.
I thought I tried to illustrate that there was a limit on the big is better rule anyway.
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