ddl Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 im planing to make a fluid bed a lil bit larger than usual something around 4 inch by 4 . does anyone use his air compressor as a air source for his fluid bed ? any idea of the required psi or cfm for a premium result ? ive got a air compressor but no air pump ,so im just trying to save a lil bit ,i guess the cheap one around 20 bucks must be too week to do the job no ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 (edited) I run an cheap Walmart Tetra Whisper 30/60 aquarium pump. It has dual ports and cost is ~$20. The 30/60 indicates what size aquarium it is good for. So don't get the smallest one. Mine will run 2 fluid beds that are 2" diameter by 12" tall no problem. I think the aquarium pump might surprise you. Also how do you propose to hook your compressor to the fluid bed? Aquarium fittings and hose are cheap especially compared with airbrush hose and fittings. Edited May 3, 2020 by Kasilofchrisn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddl Posted May 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 just have to put a fitting that look like the base of the ab. sorry i don'T know the name of that part . the one u use got 4 legs right ? ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IZLRK36/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_To4REbYJ2M82Z This is the one I use. I have two of them. Like I said before It's the "Whisper 30-60" and is made by a company called "Tetra". Sells for about $20 at Walmart or other big box stores. Unlike your airbrush compressor this one is made to run continuously for years without problems. I don't know how long an airbrush compressor can run continuously without issues? The aquarium pump is also way quieter than my airbrush compressor. If I was building a 4"x 4" fluid bed i'd try the aquarium pump first. But that's just my opinion. I do know that I wasn't happy when my first airbrush compressor seized up as they're a lot more than $20. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddl Posted May 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 good point ,ab compressor is not made to work 24/24. but ive got the chance to got a silentair ,so it is virtually dead silent. but i guess a tetra will be powerful enough if i follow your tips.if you can operate 2 huge fluid bed whit just one pump then i'll get more than enough air for just mine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
