jgrease Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I've read through the few recent posts I can find with minimal results. I'm going to be looking to buy a new, fairly quiet airbrush compressor in the near future. Something reliable (I don't mind spending a little bit more than average) that won't rattle the walls. Suggestions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I have Iwata's Sprint Jet and it is awesome. It is compact and quiet. Have been using it for nine years and never had a single issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denstore Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Sil-Air is the benchmark when it comes to silent compressors, at least in Europe. I have one, and most modellers I know here in Sweden have sooner or later ended up with one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) I Really Like my Iwata Power Jet Lite IS-925 compressor. Quiet, runs about a 50% duty cycle for 18psi. The interweb claims 55dB, which is around normal conversation levels...and this I can attest to. Not cheap, though. Got mine from Coast Airbrush, which is local to me. Before that I used a small tool compressor. Noisy and very imprecise pressure gauge... Edited July 7, 2015 by dnl42 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I've read through the few recent posts I can find with minimal results. I'm going to be looking to buy a new, fairly quiet airbrush compressor in the near future. Something reliable (I don't mind spending a little bit more than average) that won't rattle the walls. Suggestions? CO2 tank. Absolutely quiet (Except for the gas/paint leaving the airbrush) and doesn't need a water trap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f14tomcat Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) CO2 tank. Absolutely quiet (Except for the gas/paint leaving the airbrush) and doesn't need a water trap. Another upcheck on CO2. Wayne B) Edited July 7, 2015 by f14tomcat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I'll second the Iwata sprint jet. Been using it since 2004 maintenance free and quiet. Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CF104 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I'm using the Silentaire Super Silent 20-A. It's amazingly quiet and low maintenance. Also has a built in water trap and regulator. Super Silent 20-A Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
huntermountain Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I use a 30+ years old sil-air(or predecessor, there's no info on the compressor, but the shape points to sil-air) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denstore Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I had CO2 for a couple of years, but changed back to compressors. I liked it, but found them to run out in the worst possible moment every time. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f14tomcat Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I had CO2 for a couple of years, but changed back to compressors. I liked it, but found them to run out in the worst possible moment every time. :)/> That is why I have a 20# and a 5# tank! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 That is why I have a 20# and a 5# tank! Amen! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zeus60 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Sil-Air is the benchmark when it comes to silent compressors, at least in Europe. I have one, and most modellers I know here in Sweden have sooner or later ended up with one. Is the same as Silent Aire, the company that makes the Super Silent 20-A that John has? Stacey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Airfixer Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 I've been using Italian-manufactured Werther Sil-Air (aka Silent Aire/Supersilent in the U.S:) compressors for more than 15 years. Super silent, robust and reliable. Definitely not the cheapest solution but (based on my personal experience) well worth every single cent. By the way, most of the Iwata Smart Jets are Werther-manufactured compressors, the same for the Revell Omega series which is also quite popular among European modellers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grant in West Oz Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) I can recommend the Delta DL84005 from my years of use. High Output Compressor with Air Tank auto cutoff. . A high quality compressor connected to a 3.0 litre air tank. Airflow: 23 - 25 litres per minute. Includes pressure gauge, moisture trap, and adjustable pressure regulator. Complete with outlet hose. Power: 1/5HP. Max.Pressure: 58 psi (4BAR). Automatic Cut-Off when air pressure in the tank is over 6 Bar. I've attached a 4 tap manifold, and two may be used at a time, though only one pressure setting, unless you have a reg on your airbrush. My advice is to buy a good one from a good shop. The best brand isn't so good if spares can't be readily sourced. All compressors are great at condensing moisture into the tank, so drain under pressure at the end of session. I'm not sure if the inside of the tank is ever really dry, but draining must help with tank life. Good luck on your eventual selection. G p.s. Gunners. Edited July 8, 2015 by Grant in West Oz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jgrease Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 Thank you all for the great recommendations - the Silent Aire may be the way to go as they are local for me. Grant - the Gunners? The only thing they seems to be good at is wearing tight shirts. LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
balls47 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I can recommend the Delta DL84005 from my years of use. High Output Compressor with Air Tank auto cutoff. . A high quality compressor connected to a 3.0 litre air tank. Airflow: 23 - 25 litres per minute. Includes pressure gauge, moisture trap, and adjustable pressure regulator. Complete with outlet hose. Power: 1/5HP. Max.Pressure: 58 psi (4BAR). Automatic Cut-Off when air pressure in the tank is over 6 Bar. I've attached a 4 tap manifold, and two may be used at a time, though only one pressure setting, unless you have a reg on your airbrush. My advice is to buy a good one from a good shop. The best brand isn't so good if spares can't be readily sourced. All compressors are great at condensing moisture into the tank, so drain under pressure at the end of session. I'm not sure if the inside of the tank is ever really dry, but draining must help with tank life. Good luck on your eventual selection. G p.s. Gunners. Yessir, I know that this is a little bit late, but I just wanted to chime in, and say that you are absolutely spot-on with your advice to drain the tank after use while still under pressure. I have seen small shop compressors/home compressors that don't get drained while under pressure, causing this: when the tank does get drained, out comes a pint, quart, gallon, etc.(depending on when the tank was last drained, if ever) of the nastiest looking brown watery goop. The brown comes from the inside of the tank rusting. I drain my hobby compressor, while it's under pressure, after each use. I'm on my second compressor now, and either one has ever had the "brown goop problem." If there is rust coming from the inside of the tank, I would be concerned that the integrity of the tank may be compromised. Just my 2 cents worth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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