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Recommendation for compressor air regulator
thewrongguy
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Ontario, Canada
Joined: October 17, 2002
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Posted: Monday, May 07, 2012 - 07:15 AM UTC
Hi,

I'm currently using the built in air compressor regulator gauge when airbrushing. The problem I have is any pressure under 15 psi is really a guess. Do anyone have a recommendation for a compressor regulator I should use?

Thanks for your time.

Jeff
ACESES5
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Indiana, United States
Joined: April 04, 2010
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Posted: Monday, May 07, 2012 - 07:22 AM UTC
I just got a new one for one of my compressors from Northern tools it is a digatal gauge instead of dial type gauge cost me less than 15 dollars. ACESES5
didgeboy
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Washington, United States
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Posted: Monday, May 07, 2012 - 07:51 AM UTC
Gonna ask a follow up question for those that might know;
If I go with a silentaire compressor or the like can I run more than one airbrush at a time or no? Cheers.
SSGToms
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Connecticut, United States
Joined: April 02, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 - 03:38 PM UTC
Jeff,
Look for a regulator with a gauge in 1 PSI increments. The gauge will usually read 0-60 PSI. This will allow you to fine tune your pressure. I have one and can accurately shoot at 4-5 PSI! Or, you can buy a cheap regulator and buy a 0-60 or 0-30 PSI gauge. It's easy to find the regulator/gauge/moisture trap combos with 1/4" fittings.
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