DeanKB Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 17 minutes ago, ringleheim said: 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. No tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 I have a Sparmax TC-610H. I didn't spend a lot of time on research, it was the only one in the shop. Suits me well and manages to provide a stream of air at approximately the right pressure, when I need it. monthebiff and Eagle Driver 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 9 hours ago, ringleheim said: 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. Need an air tank and needs to be quite rather than constantly running as I spray. Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 48 minutes ago, DonH said: I have a Sparmax TC-610H. I didn't spend a lot of time on research, it was the only one in the shop. Suits me well and manages to provide a stream of air at approximately the right pressure, when I need it. I have that on my short list Don, also consideri g a Sil-Air model as well at the moment. Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 To be honest, I think any decent compressor - as long as it has a reasonably sized tank - will do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Driver Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 10 hours ago, DonH said: I have a Sparmax TC-610H. I didn't spend a lot of time on research, it was the only one in the shop. Suits me well and manages to provide a stream of air at approximately the right pressure, when I need it. Thumbs up for the Sparmax from me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 http://www.californiaairtools.com/ Quietest air compressors around. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 On August 5, 2018 at 7:05 AM, DeanKB said: To be honest, I think any decent compressor - as long as it has a reasonably sized tank - will do the job. Why do you need a tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 On 8/3/2018 at 1:08 PM, 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. The local supplier here in South Africa quoted me GBP 1700 for one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 3 hours ago, Gerhard said: The local supplier here in South Africa quoted me GBP 1700 for one of these. Bloody hell! They come up on EBay fairly regularly in the UK. I got mine for £75, the one pictured - I think it has a 25 litre tank - is currently for sale at £100. Second hand, of course, but they are built to last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I think t he guy is smoking some strong stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 8 hours ago, ringleheim said: Why do you need a tank? Guarantees consistent pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Indeed..................I purchased a little junk/cheapie compressor and tank off of EBay about 10 years ago, and the only thing I have had to replace is the water trap/PSI regulator. As dean said, most any decent compressor with a tank, even the cheapie ones like I have off EBay should do the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce_Crosby Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Hi Guys, I was running a Sparmax 610 for a few years and it’s a really good bit of kit. However, it wasn’t quite man enough for the rated air supply of the Gunze PS-270 fan spray airbrush and sold it to a friend who wanted it. I bought another SparMax, the TC-5000 which has a twin compressor unit and really bangs out the air. It sits under the work bench and is coupled up to a desk mounted filter/regulator with integral brush holder and a two way manifold. Two hoses, each fitted with an Iwata inline filter and a quick release. As as I retired last year, I spent some serious money on airbrushes, compressor and a decent extract system, permanently in place and ready to go. It means I can just sit there all day and airbrush to my heart’s content. No problems, no fuss. Regards, Bruce Crosby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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