Cool little tank for airbrush compressor

[Ben]

So, I bought the neat little Passche H model airbrush with compressor off ebay. Looks like a nice little setup. Then I remembered.........air surge! Using an airbrush right off a compressor will give you a "pulsing" air supply. I had forgotten this when I was compressor shopping. A little searching and I found this http://autopartstoys.com/i-8540736-smittybilt-universal-xrc-air-tank-2-5-gallon-tank-with-fittings-red-99210-2.html?gclid=CIT9_rXO2rcCFWYV7AodrwQAcg

Great little 2.5 gallon air tank with 5, 1/4" bungs to install an inlet line, line to airbrush, a drain and a gauge. The tank comes with all kinds of quick disconnect fittings, pop off, gauge and plastic air line. Pretty good deal for only 59.00! It's bright red too!

I'll be installing a water trap on the outlet of the compressor as well as the outlet of this tank.

Edited June 10, 2013 by Ben

[Chief Joseph]

That's a good idea, Ben. It's hard to find a kit like that where the tank isn't already plumbed. I did a slightly different thing to solve a pulsing problem. I have a little WR Brown air compressor that I've had since the early '80's that pulses like crazy, but it's too small and quiet to not use. I put a 3/8" ID, 25'-long air hose on it to act as an air reservoir and smooth out the airflow. Works great!

[AzTom]

Those tanks are handy to have but hooked to that little air compressor it may take a while to fill up. The long hose is a good idea.

[vypurr59]

I have a Badger Compressor, and I took and old freon tank, bought a tire fill kit from the parts store for $12, and hooked the compressor to the tank. It never does fill up, because of the low pressure that the compressor has. But it does not surge while use. I put the tank in a milk crate and attached the compressor to the outside of the crate with zip ties. This outfit can be easily transported from site to site. The tank you are looking at has a drain petcock, so needing only 1 water trap on the output from the tank should be sufficient. I did add a regulator after the moisture trap. Also use quick disconnects for changing from a airbrush to a blow nozzle (for dusting off) or to a touch up gun.

Edited June 11, 2013 by vypurr59

[Ben]

I have a Badger Compressor, and I took and old freon tank, bought a tire fill kit from the parts store for $12, and hooked the compressor to the tank. It never does fill up, because of the low pressure that the compressor has. But it does not surge while use. I put the tank in a milk crate and attached the compressor to the outside of the crate with zip ties. This outfit can be easily transported from site to site. The tank you are looking at has a drain petcock, so needing only 1 water trap on the output from the tank should be sufficient. I did add a regulator after the moisture trap. Also use quick disconnects for changing from a airbrush to a blow nozzle (for dusting off) or to a touch up gun.

I happen to already have a nice water trap, regulator setup that I was using with my other airbrush and the compressor comes with a water trap/regulator setup as well. I recently bought the DVD that Donn Yost sells on airbrushing and he has three water traps inline! I think my two should be sufficient though. You can never have dry enough air. I plan on regulating the compressor at about 100psi and then the output of the tank will be about 20psi. I will be installing the drain on the bottom of the tank just in case humidity forms in it and it collects a little water.

[vypurr59]

I happen to already have a nice water trap, regulator setup that I was using with my other airbrush and the compressor comes with a water trap/regulator setup as well. I recently bought the DVD that Donn Yost sells on airbrushing and he has three water traps inline! I think my two should be sufficient though. You can never have dry enough air. I plan on regulating the compressor at about 100psi and then the output of the tank will be about 20psi. I will be installing the drain on the bottom of the tank just in case humidity forms in it and it collects a little water.

If ya got em then use em. Was just thinking if you didn't have them, 1 would do the trick. I have taken this outfit all over the country and never had any issues with moisture.