I am in the market for a new airbrush compressor. I have had two compressors fail on me over the last 5 years or so and now I have a pancake compressor that sounds like a real tank driving through my house when it runs. So I'm looking for a new one. I really want one that has excellent pressure, is quiet and has a excellent reputation for performance.

Hi Mike, just my bit of advice on compressors and i'm by no means an expert. nearly 4 years ago i bought the Silentaire super silent eco air 20. it is fantastic! its nearly dead silent, and vibration is nearly none as well since its oil filled. i have no complaints whatsoever about this machine. it comes with an external moisture filter and the reg works flawlessly. they are a bit spendy but in my opinion excellent. im running my Iwata HPBP and Badger 200 with no issues and it gets used on a regular basis.
hope this helps
Jon

+1 on the Silentair.

I've had a Super Silent 20A now for about 8 years, and it is the schiznit...

Like Jon said, their compressors are kind of spendy, but mine's quite as a mouse and easily runs both my Richpen Phoenix 213C and my Badger 200.

Drain the tank after every use (a simple thumb screw) to let any condensation escape and it'll never give you any problems.

I love it.

Jon and Mike,

Thank you for your recommendation. I will certainly look carefully at the Silentair. Yes it is a bit pricy but we never hesitate to drop $$ on a few kits so why not get a compressor that will provide service for years.

I use a 20lb CO2 tank, and have never looked back.

Can't go wrong with a Harder & Steenbeck EuroTech 10A. Been using mine for about 3yrs, works beautifully and won't wake up the whole house!

Last year I decided to replace my old Testors Membrame compressor, that worked absolutely fine but made a noise like the rapture, for a Revell Omega oil compressor and love it to bits.
Big enough tank. Silent, comes with a moisturetrap added to it. And a pressure regulator. Best buy of my life. Mind you I got it second hand at a very handsome price but it was unused. Normally it goes for a pretty penny but I believe you can get the same compressor from Sil-air for a smaller price.

I use a 20 lbs CO2 tank. Works great. Silent, portable, no power needed ,no water filter needed. $25 refill lasts at least 2-3 years. I figured the cost of a good compressor compared with the tank and I am way ahead. Go to a pawn shop and get a welding regulator to save some bucks. When you refill a tank they just trade you for a full tank.