CANicoll Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Fellow LSP'ers I'm in the market for a possible replacement to my old Badger 180-1 compressor. It works ok, but is kind of noisy. What do you all use that you like, is quiet(er) and works well? Thanks in advance! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunda Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Ive got a Bambi BB8 silent air- its great, but about around £300 in the UK. Would highly recommend it if you have the funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Ouch! I'll see if its available in the states, thanks! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Get a bottle of gas http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/tools_techniques_and_reference_materials/f/18/t/7055.aspx now i know it was 2003 BUT I use a C02 tank for airbrushing and I must say that I wish I had do it a long time ago before purchacing a compressor. I purchased a 30 lb tank at my local Carbon Dioxide Sales dealer for only $150.00(less than average hobby compresors in my area). The company set me up with the nessessary equipment such as the tank and line gauge and regulator; heck they even filled it for free too! There are many size tanks available depending on how much spraying you anticipate doing. A 30lb tank will hold enough compressed air to airbrush 15 to 20 1/72nd models before refilling for me. The air is clean and dry(no moisture trap needed), easy to regulate and best of all, it's completely silent with no eletricaly powered parts. Refills in my area for a 30lb tank costs me approx. $16.00 and its takes me around 2 years to use up a full tank...(IF) I'm really airbrushing alot. FSM did several articles and features on "Powering your Airbrush" covering the C02 tank option, thats how I came to use one today! CANicoll and CharleyGnarlyP290 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Thanks Tony and Dean. I've thought about the CO2 angle, and do remember the FSM article actually. Also still thinking about a compressor... Thanks for the suggestions. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I've got a Jun-Air - used it last 10 years - superb bit of kit that I fully expect to last my lifetime. Not cheap though - mine was ex demo. Iain Fooesboy and CANicoll 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK89 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 If you're really looking for something quiet, you should throw an eye on oil compressors. Werther compressors for example are very good but any oil compressor should do the job. I got myself a Werther SilAir 20A last year and i'm very happy. cheers Chris CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fooesboy Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 +1 for the Jun-Air, I picked one up second hand a couple of months ago and it is fantastic! Hardly notice when it is running! Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Grex (drops microphone). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 Chris, Chris (2), Ian, Peter, Bill - Thanks!! I have LOTS to choose from. I much prefer to buy when I know someone is happy with what they have and kind of like looking at photo tripods - there are actually hundreds to choose from! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 +1 for the Jun-Air, I picked one up second hand a couple of months ago and it is fantastic! Hardly notice when it is running! Amazon has it. FOR FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS!! OMG Fooesboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 A compressor with tank and a timer work better than a silent one. Just set the time to refill for when you are away and only the neighbor will notice. Completely silent at all other times of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon1974 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I just bought this set up from ebay and got it last week. Extremely quiet and awesome value so far. Hopefully will last several years. I included a link. I am not affiliated with this company. Dan http://www.ebay.com/itm/Paasche-VL-SET-Airbrush-System-Kit-Air-Compressor-Tank-T-Shirt-Hobby-Cake-Tattoo-/190988770292?hash=item2c77d15bf4:g:KyUAAOSwFqJWrXM~ CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) Thanks Dan! Edited April 21, 2017 by CANicoll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Take a look at the California Air 5510A compressor. I'm very impressed with how quiet it is as is my wife who shares the hobby room with me. I've been very happy with the performance too. Highly recommend this compressor. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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