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air tank questions
kevinb120
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Posted: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 08:50 AM UTC
I was thinking about getting an air tank as a supply for my airbrush as its super quiet for my appartment. They sell an 11 gallon one for about 35 bucks. I believe the max pressure it holds is 125. I work at an auto dealership so air is never a problem.

Do I need anything other then a regulator? and how much spray time will I have with a Badger Anthem? I dont know if its worth the trouble over a quiet compressor, but it seems like an ultra quiet and cheap option if it works for a while.
matt
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Posted: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 11:12 PM UTC
It's the Combination of Volume & Pressure that will last the longest..... Another Silent Option is
CO2 The downside is it costs as much as a decent compressor and more in the long run.... BUT it doesn't contain Moisture

EDIT: I do Use CO2
18Bravo
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Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 12:11 AM UTC
I second the CO2 option. It may cost a little more, but it's the best way to go.
kevinb120
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Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 01:49 AM UTC
Thanks for the oppinions. I just went out and looked at the size of that tank, yikes! I think I'm going to break down for a sprintjet, unless anyone thinks this one is worth buying:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92403

I wonder if my 2500psi airgun tank wouldwork...
matt
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Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 05:35 AM UTC
Airgun as in like paintball Type?? I had thought about it when i played... and it would all you'd need is a bottle adapter and a regulator.....

The Harbor Ftreight stuff is Decent...... I've had mostly good luck with stuff from there
kevinb120
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Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 08:58 AM UTC
I have a HF store near me. I'm kinda interested in the larger compressors with the tank, but I will have to go there this weekend to see how loud they really are.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 09:23 PM UTC
Keep an eye out at Harbor Freight for models as well. A few years ago they had a slew of Eastern Express kits for giveaway prices. They've had a few others since, but nothing I liked well enough to remember.
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