Hello all,
Just got a new air brush and am now in the market for a compressor. Any thoughts or ideas, websites to compare and contrast, recomendations welcome.

Thanks
Melon

www.bearair.com

Thanks, I couldnt remember that site. What compressor do you use?

I bought mine at Walmart. They always seem to have one for about $100, the brands vary.
The last one I bought was a Coleman Powermate.
HTH
Chuck

I've ordered my AB. I use CO2 myself. I use my garage compressor as a backup.

Why C02?

No moisture in it to deal with.......(my dad also had a regulator and bottle)

How much does it cost to refil? How long does it last (aprox. of course) Thanks for the info, like all the options I can get.

the refills are about 15 bucks (it's a 20 cuft tank) as to lasting ???? i haven't emptied one yet on models alone. (I used to fill my paintball tanks w/ it too)

Thanks for all the info. Still could use some info on compressors. Am looking at a companion for my new Aztek, anybody know anything about the Aztek line of compressors?

You could also try http://www.airbrushcity.com/

Some decent prices, no name brands though. Have you purchased anything from them before?

Hi there melon. I have two compressors right now. One is the Testor's mini blue compressor & the other one is a 2 gal. pancake compressor. The mini one I use when I airbrush inside the house 'coz it creates little noise. The pancake compressor is a bit noisy but well I got it for only $30. I recommend that you check out Husky, Porter-Cable, or Campbell-Hausfeld brands at Lowe's or Home Depot. Regards.

Cardinal,
Do you ever have any problem with the lilttle blue one? Does it produce enough PSI while you are using it. I have a cheap one I bought at walmart, some discount model that was 50.00. It works, but surprisingly it seems to not be able to keep up with my normal usage. Nor with it allow me to work with anything less than 40 PSI, unless the tank is low. Just bought it too, about 3 mos ago, really was a waste.

melon

have you thought about a secondary pressure regulator? if you can find one that is rated for say, 20 psi, it might help you out

I have bought two complete systems from Air Brush City. I have had very good service from them. http://www.airbrushcity.com/

thanks for all the advice.
I regards to the additon of a pressure regulator, the one I have is junky, I am afraid to tamper with it. The first one I bought actually broke off when I turned it on. It isnt really a quality machine, most likely made for blowing up tires, playground balls and blowing dust. But it does work for single color models, ie OIF and Desert Storm subjects.
Thanks again to all, I now have some more info to work with.

Melon