ULBASS Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Hey guys, I just bought a 6 gallon air compressor and was curious what some are using to regulate their air pressure for painting. I tried setting the tanks PSI to 30 but it won't sustain a constant level. Does anyone set their tanks PSI to 100 or more and run a regulator for their brush? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 I have a regulator for air brushes. I suggest that is the only way to regulate the air pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauds Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 I typically leave my compressor at around 60 PSI. Then, I've got an in-line regulator to adjust the pressure, as needed, at the airbrush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 I also have a 6 gal unit. I leave it cranked to max (135 psi) and have a separate regulator and water trap attached in-line for the airbrush. That way, the compressor rarely has to run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 I'm like BobP about the pressure. Then put a regulator and a water trap at the brush line. On a 6 gallon reservoir you have build the pressure up to over come the usage. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULBASS Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 16 hours ago, BobP said: I also have a 6 gal unit. I leave it cranked to max (135 psi) and have a separate regulator and water trap attached in-line for the airbrush. That way, the compressor rarely has to run. BobP, I see there are several in-line regulators for air brush compressors, but I'm having a hard time finding one for a tool compressor. Which regulator and water trap are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
