red sox 58 Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I have the testors baby air compressor. I like it because it is small and super quiet. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesehead Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 follow manufacturers reccomendations. if your owners manual doesn't specify give thier customer service dept a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Red- Yes , but any pressure above what you want would be vented, causing the compressor to run continuous (same as without a regulator). It would be easy to attach a tank, and regulator, this way it will cycle on and off, and you get your desired pressure and no noise and less wear.pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I have a tankless Badger airbrush compressor with auto on/off. It works fine with a standard pressure regulator and cuts on/off at any setting. How it all works in concert? Search me! Maybe the answer depends on the specific pressure switch your regulator uses, but I'd buy a regulator from a local home center and try it. If it doesn't work, just return it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red sox 58 Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 My compressor runs and doesn't cut off until I cut it off. I guess the compressor will be all right because when I'm not using the gun it still runs any way. I was just worried about the motor burning up, but if it does then I have a legit reason to get a new one you guys are a lot of help. How much does th stuff usually run to plumb one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 A regulator with pressure gauge runs about $20 and the adapters to plumb it all together are a couple of bucks each. A moisture filter is $10-15. Not expensive, and you can reuse the parts if/when you upgrade your compressor later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
