Bsutton Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Hi Folks: Need advice...I live in a condo and need an airbrush compressor that is quiet. It needs to be portable, have an air storage tank and easily adjustable pressure gauge. Price below $400.00. Please provide suggestions. Thanks, Barry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardL Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 MicroLux® Twin-Cylinder Portable Air Compressor See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=7&v=SzbA7owXz1c Quote Link to post Share on other sites
breadneck Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 (edited) That thing is not quiet. For $400 he can do much better than that. I have a Silair 15 i think it is and it is QUIET. When i say quiet i mean you have a hard time telling if it runs or not even when flipping the switch. Something like your fridge quiet or maybe even more quiet. The only drawback is that it has a very small airtank (1.5 liter i think) A year back there was a thread here about a "cheap" knock off of the Sil Air 15 from California around $200 and it was pretty much the same thing just without the "suitcase" look. I remember it sold well. In my part of the world it is called "HANSA" but i understand they are the same SIL AIR just with a different name. This one is pretty much what i have. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sil-Air-15A-Oil-Lubricated-Silent-Compressor-Silentaire-Technology-Werther-Italy/263517971628?hash=item3d5ae524ac:g:5B4AAOSwvFhakwjJ Many times buying a used one seem to be the best way to get a quality compressor without having to dish out $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. If you want these quality compressors with the big round tanks, that`s when you really need to pay up....unless if you`re buying a used one. https://www.ebay.com/itm/SilentAire-Sil-Air-Dental-Compressor-50-24-1-2hp-6gal-Excellent-Condition/253501789057?hash=item3b05e25381:g:vhQAAOSw7p5aajVg Here`s the thread i was thinking about. Seems it sold out though :( http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/290380-buying-used-air-compressor-from-ebay/ Edited March 25, 2018 by breadneck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Take a look at California Air compressors. The wife has been very happy with the one I got. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
breadneck Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Ichitoe said: Take a look at California Air compressors. The wife has been very happy with the one I got. That`s the knock off i was on about in the last link. Seems they sold out for the time being though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I just had to replace my nearly 25 year old Badger "Silentaire". That thing just hummed but required oil and was not maintenance free. I ended up with a $200 Badger that is 3x a loud, (not bad though) and seems to work for now. If I had the coin to throw down I would probably buy a Sparmax or Iwata. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bsutton Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 Hi guys: Great tips, thank you all very much. I'll find what I'm looking for with these options. Happy Building, Barry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardL Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Bsutton said: I'll find what I'm looking for with these options. This one might be one of the better options (only 50 db): Paasche DC600R Air Compressor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I have an Iwata Sprint Jet (bought in 2012): http://www.iwata-medea.com/products/compressors/sprint-jet/ Odd question, but is this known to be a quiet compressor? I remember reading something to that effect, but it has never felt particularly quiet. Anybody who has used multiple including the SJ and comment? I am excluding silent air tanks from this discussion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper730 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 For around 180.00 Lowes has a Kobalt Tools Quite Compressor that's rated at 60db.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MacStingy Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Iwata Smartjet. Makes less noise than my wife’s sewing machine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert S Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 If you have access to have refilled or swapped you may want to look at a CO2 setup. Zero noise and very portable when using a 5 or 10lb tank. Also no risk of moister buildup anywhere. I have a 5lb tank and do mostly 48th modern. I can get 3 models or so out of the tank including cleaning the brush investment would be the tank, a pressure gauge and whatever you need to attach the airbrush to the regulator. Home brew stores, fire extinguisher places or welding supply are all good sources initial start should be less than 200 just a thought. Good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Less than $200? Buy a compressor with a storage tank. Plenty out there for way less and you'll get more than 3 models out of it for sure Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert S Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Agreed but since quiet was the primary concern figured I would throw it out for consideration (along with it's downsides). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper730 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I saw this 59db Hitachi there also and the price 129.00 and here is a video you can watch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 1 hour ago, viper730 said: I saw this 59db Hitachi there also and the price 129.00 and here is a video you can watch That is loud. The Badger ASPIRE 910 is much quieter, but much louder than my old Badger Silentaire. That thing would make a humming noise. I miss it....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helmsman Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I think this one will be hard to beat: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Airbrush-Model-TC-40T-Single-Piston/dp/B00WBT7PTW/ref=pd_cp_201_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00WBT7PTW&pd_rd_r=Q0EBG08D1W0QB5BANTKN&pd_rd_w=6chUa&pd_rd_wg=Gh0QP&psc=1&refRID=Q0EBG08D1W0QB5BANTKN 47db and $120 I could also recommend Aztek AC500 which I have been using for about 15 years but it is way more expensive and has less features. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vlad74 Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 (edited) I have an Hansa Aero pro from 1997 bought used and steel work perfect without with a minimal rumor 40db Edited April 17, 2018 by vlad74 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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