Do any of you have the Aztek 300 compressor or know any thing good or bad about it? Is it powerful enough for aibrushing?

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Dee

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Hi Dee

I personally own this compressor, but have not used it very much. I am in the process of designing a paint booth so hope to use it soon. I tried to do some research, but found out very little info about this compressor, except the specs. It seems that very few people use it, and if they do, they are very quiet about it.

What I do know about this compressor is that it is a basic piston type compressor. It seems to be pretty handy, but probably not the best choice out there. It seems to be a step up from the Blue Mini that is offered by Testors. If you read more about recommended compressors (which I wish I had done) you will find that most people recommend a compressor with a tank. This will create a smoother air flow, as a piston compressor can tend to create a pulasting air flow. This compressor is also unable to use the testors moisture trap or regulator (at least according to Testors).
I'm not sure if this has helped at all.
Jamie

Jamie, you may be able to hook up a portable air tank in-line between your compressor and brush. Or use the tank (after filling with your compressor) for spraying.

Dee, you really do need a compressor with a tank. As Jamie said it smooths out the pulses. A small one or two gallon 'pancake' style should run you less than $50-$75. A two tank 'hotdog' style will run $100-150. Campbell-Hausfeld, deVilblis and, Senco are the big mfgrs.

Add a good regulator and water trap/filter or bleeder valve and you're good to go.

You MUST get an oil-less type. Oil-less are noisier than oil lubed but are less expensive. And you won't have to spend big bucks on a filter system to remove the lube oil from the lines.

Check at Home Depot and Lowes. A couple of the woodworking magazines had articles on compressors that are inline with what you are looking for. Also check pawn shops (be prepared to do a through check of the equipment and a little haggleing.

At $150 for a tankless, the Aztek seems a bit pricy. With what I have suggested you can spray, air up your car tires, run a pin or brad nailer for diorama bases and even limited use of small pneumatic wrenches.

With a larger compressor/tank setup (5hp/20 gallon) you will be able to do even more.

Hope I helped.

John