Hey Gang,

I got a Badger 150 DA airbrush for Christmas and before I go out and buy a compressor for this thing I wanted to know what kind I can get and that is compatable with my airbrush. At my local hobby shop I can get one for about $150 bucks but will any air compressor work? Could I go to say Wal-Mart or Lowe's and get one? Thanks for helping me out!

Austin

I believe most compressors will work with most air-brushes, but you need to ensure you have the correct adapter to screw the hose on to the compressor. I'm not sure if the outlet needs a 1/16 outlet or what. Sometimes it is hard to get the correct adaptors.

What to look for when buying a compressor within your price range is whether it has a "receiver" or storage tank, pressure regulator and how quiet it is. The noise level is crucial if you have the compressor in the house. The storage tank will stop the air "pulsing" and a bigger storage tank stops the pressure falling fast when spraying. The pressure regulator is important to adjust the pressure of air flowing through the nossle. Some people try to adjust pressure with the trigger on the airbrush and some air brushes are good for this. With the Badger 150 you should use the trigger as on/off for the air and control pressure elsewhere, just adjust paint flow with the trigger. Additionally some say that a moisture trap is crucial to stop contamination of the paint.

Ross