Santa gave me a new airbrush for Christmas and it's time to upgrade my compressor as well. I've been looking into both the DA400R and the DA500R from Paasche.
The 500 has 1/8 hp and one pump whereas the 400 has 1/6 hp and two pumps for "more continuous flow". The 400 gives a bit more psi, but does anyone know if there's a significant advantage to having the second pump?

Thanks!
Andrew

Andrew: Thoes compressors are good but there pricey I got me a new one at my local NAPA store yes it's a little noisey. But for only 80.00 dollars you can't beat it. ACESES5

Mark thanks for the heads up...I will check it out and see what I can find. In case I don't find what I need, do you know what the advantage of having the double pump on the DA400 is?

Hi!

I would suggest heading out to Harbor Freight or NAPA or some such and get a "standard" compressor with a tank. The tank is the real trick to taking the pulsation out of the airflow. And cheaper (yeah, and also noisier , too, I admit) than either of those AB-specialized compressors you mentioned.

Just my 2 c!

Bob

Bob, congrats on your new airbrush.

As for a air compressor, I long ago gave up on the hobby ones. They cost a small fortune, and many don't even have a air tank, but rather run continuously.
I opted for a Husky Air Scout that I bought at Home Depot. It has a regulator valve that lets me shoot as low as 10 psi, and a tank pressure gauge. What's more it has a quick disconnect connector so I don't have to retape fittings when I change hoses. The compressor also comes in very handy for a lot of chores around the house.
Joel