Airbrush Question

[Addicted to RC]

I am getting an airbrush, but I have a question about an air source. I am looking for an alternative to air cans and compressors. I've read about CO2 tanks, but my question is about portable compressed air tanks. Would a compressed air tank like this Air Tank (http://doitbest.com/shop/product.asp?mscssid=ALTKECNLVUH99KR793FR1714L4E97X 00&dept%5Fid=4940&sku=579122) with a regulator and a moisture trap work until I can afford a compressor. My thought was that I could take it to the local gas station and fill it up when I need to.

[KMac]

Yes, that will work fine.

[1DVSRCR]

This set up is pretty simple to make. The tank comes with the Air tank pressure gauge and filler nipple. I had to buy the water trap and pressure regulator valve and the fittings etc to piece the whole thing together. Remember to use plumbers tape (Teflon(?) tape) on all the threaded joints between all the fittings and copper pipe etc. I have a large compressor in my garage that I use to fill up this tank...although you could also fill it up at the local gas station.

This set-up I use is a 5 Gallon air tank...it's Ok if you have a compressor in the garage to refill it, like I do. But the 9 or 10 gallon (35 to 40 liters) is the best choice. This 5 gallon tank empties faster than I want.

Oh...and forget about trying this set-up with an old spare tire. You need a tank that can safely hold 80 to 100 psi of pressure. The spare tire would only hold about 35 psi, so it would be low on pressure shortly after you begin airbrushing.

BUY the 9 or 10 gallon tank instead.

[HauntedMyst]

If you have a welding shop near you, see if they have an old tank available. They can be filled to huge pressures and if you fill them with helium, you don't need a moisture trap.

[Dropkicked]

Originally posted by HauntedMyst
They can be filled to huge pressures and if you fill them with helium, you don't need a moisture trap.

or you could use CO2, and not have people laugh at you.