monthebiff Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Looking to upgrade my Iwata Smart jet compressor to something with an air tank fitted. Not sure what to go for so any suggestions would be helpful. Currently looking and comparing Sparmax, Iwata and Silair. Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 To be honest, they're all pretty much of a muchness, as long as they have a tank & a water filter, you're good to go. I've got a Jun Air compressor. You can pick them up on Ebay and suchlike for around £100 or so. Will last forever. Very quiet, very reliable, but very, very heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Hi, You should go for something that is very quiet - and that has a large enough reserve tank... low decibles is the way to go! I recently bought a new compressor here in Europe that is extremely quiet and to good effect as I live in an apartment and have my hobby room downstairs. Cheers Alan monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 43 minutes ago, alaninaustria said: Hi, You should go for something that is very quiet - and that has a large enough reserve tank... low decibles is the way to go! I recently bought a new compressor here in Europe that is extremely quiet and to good effect as I live in an apartment and have my hobby room downstairs. Cheers Alan That was my thinking Alan, very quite with a nice large tank as I have a few large models to paint coming up and the constant compressor running is really annoying for one thing. Regards. Andy alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbk57 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 One more vote for quiet, I have an Iwata Smart jet, does not really have a tank, but I can’t tell, it does have a moisture trap, and pressure gauge. Otherwise just turn it on spray, no thinking no hassle. alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilCarrot Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 +1 for the Jun Air. These are originally made for dentists so very good quality and very quiet. If you can find one second hand at a good price, I'd say go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fooesboy Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 +1 for theJun Air, so quite! One of my best hobby purchase decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade rowlands Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, DeanKB said: To be honest, they're all pretty much of a muchness, as long as they have a tank & a water filter, you're good to go. I've got a Jun Air compressor. You can pick them up on Ebay and suchlike for around £100 or so. Will last forever. Very quiet, very reliable, but very, very heavy. Interesting looking Zimmer frame there. Edited August 3, 2018 by ade rowlands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 I've been using the same Silentaire compressor for the last 27 years and I bought it used. It's the 50-9D on this page: http://www.silentaire.com/silentaire/sil_air.asp It's no louder than the average refrigerator which is about as quiet as they come. I thought it was on the way out last year and purchased a Badger replacement for it but haven't needed it yet. The Badger isn't as quiet but comes close and was 1/8 the price of a new Silentaire. I would have gotten another but our kitchen and garage reno last year thought otherwise. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Agree, I have both a compressor and CO2 tank. I find the CO2 tank holds constant pressure where as the compressor drops air pressure slightly as you pull the trigger so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Maxim said: Agree, I have both a compressor and CO2 tank. I find the CO2 tank holds constant pressure where as the compressor drops air pressure slightly as you pull the trigger so to speak. Does your compressor not have a tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 14 hours ago, ade rowlands said: Interesting looking Zimmer frame there. I can barely lift the bloody thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 8 minutes ago, DeanKB said: Does your compressor not have a tank? Yes it does. It'll drop about 2-3PSi once you pull the trigger to spray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Maxim said: Yes it does. It'll drop about 2-3PSi once you pull the trigger to spray. What compressor do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 On August 3, 2018 at 6:09 AM, monthebiff said: Looking to upgrade my Iwata Smart jet compressor to something with an air tank fitted. Not sure what to go for so any suggestions would be helpful. Currently looking and comparing Sparmax, Iwata and Silair. Regards. Andy I'm curious: why do you need to upgrade your Smart Jet? I have the same thing and it has lasted nearly 10 years now without fail, and does all I need a compressor to do for this hobby. What does it lack that the new compressor will do? I'm curious! Maybe I'm missing something! It is kind of noisy, no doubt, but not enough to bother me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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