Just a tank?

[slowngreen]

I dont want to purchase a compressor to run an airbrush off, I am just wanting to get like a 5 gallon portable tank that I can just fill up off of a shop compressor when it needs filled but would a 5 gallon tank hold enough pressure to airbrush a body without any trouble? Joe suggested a pancake compressor but I am cheep and would rather just get a tank if it will work.

 

[alpinehyperlite]

from autozone i got a 10 gal for like $30. perfect for bodies, holds 150lbs of air, with a pressure regulator.

 

[slowngreen]

Really? Ok, thanks Alpine, luckily I have an autozone too lol.

 

[alpinehyperlite]

all i did was slice off the end that was on it, and put a quick connect on it instead. ill post a pic after i get back from running rigs.

 

[ThunderTiger]

If you can top tank off regularly and regulate the drawn air, it should hold more than enough "air" to do a body.

The only thing to watch for is condensate in the drawn air, as when astmospheric air is compressed, the water particles also get thrown into the mix as does a lil' oil from the compressor itself.

Also, make sure the "receiver" tank can take the compresser's output I.E the pressure of the compressed air.

Apart from that, you should be golden.

It's either that, or using an old innertube and running the airbrush from that......................

 

[slowngreen]

Oh ok, maybe schucks would have one with a quick connect already on it. Prolly no bigg to put one on though huh?


I'll be running a moisture trap so I'm not worried about that.

 

[sweetdiesel]

Why not get a used compressor off craigslist? I found a pretty big one a few years back for only $50.

I see small ones all the time for around $30-50. The convenience of not having to go get the tank filled all the time is well worth it IMO.

 

[ThunderTiger]

One problem with used compressors, depending on type, is the unknown history and the fact of if the unit has been regularly serviced.

The main thing, is you need to ensure the compressor unit has been well maintained and is serviceable and that the compressor receiver is in good condition inside (as well as outside) and not rusting which can lead to wall thinning which can be dangerous.

Just my worth. Tell me to butt out if ya like though......

 

[slowngreen]

Why not get a used compressor off craigslist? I found a pretty big one a few years back for only $50.

I see small ones all the time for around $30-50. The convenience of not having to go get the tank filled all the time is well worth it IMO.

Thats a good idea, I'll have to see if theres any locally. I'm not worried about its past cuz I prolly wont take the time to do anything to it either

 

[NCNitro]

I would go the cl route too Lloyd. I would just check and make sure the pressure release valve works properly, and that the tank is not filled with condensation. You will also want to be sure it has a pressure regulator, but if you get a good enough deal you can always add one later.