NeoGothicToaster Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Aldi have a compressor on sale this week. Knowing literally nothing about compressors and airbrushes, what I would like to know is - is this suitable for use with an airbrush? Is this viable as a first compressor, or would I just be asking for problems by going down this route? Brand: Ferrex Capacity: 24L Product Type: Power Tools Wattage: 1800W Weight: 26kg (approx.) Keep all your air tools powered the simple way with this 2.5Hp Air Compressor. With a compact design with wheels for easy movement, this is a practical addition to any workspace or garage. Features 2.5 HP motor Ergonomically designed handle and wheels for easy movement Air displacement: 262 l/min, 9.3 CFM Compressor speed: 2850 1/min Rated voltage: 230V/50HZ 8 Bar max. working pressure Operating pressure approx. 8 bar Outlet pressure regulator Theoretical intake capacity: 262 l/min Protection type: IP20 Sound level: 97 dB Twin air outlets Guarantee/Warranty: 3 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 I have the Stanley version of this compressor for use with an automotive spray gun and not modelling related, it's the noise and vibration will soon put you off using it, I wouldn't want to run it in the house as the neighbours would soon complain, silent it is not. but with the correct fitting you could run a airbrush but it will require a a good quality regulator and moisture trap. You would have to keep the max pressure within the limits for the airbrush as not to blow seals. Personally I wouldn't use it for airbrushing, 97db is loud in the garden let alone the house. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoGothicToaster Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 Cool - thanks Will avoid & keep looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, NeoGothicToaster said: Cool - thanks Will avoid & keep looking This is my set up, I can run this in the house when the Mrs goes to bed with no issues, its not the quietest but its a good performer, I have the 2.5l tank connected to it so it doesn't pulse. https://www.air-craft.net/acatalog/Sparmax-AC-501X.html#SID=2025 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoGothicToaster Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Dads203 said: This is my set up, I can run this in the house when the Mrs goes to bed with no issues, its not the quietest but its a good performer, I have the 2.5l tank connected to it so it doesn't pulse. https://www.air-craft.net/acatalog/Sparmax-AC-501X.html#SID=2025 Cool! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Bit late here to join in But I use similar and whilst it's true it is noisy and unwieldy I only need to run it once and the tank holds more than enough to do a session, infact I've always had to bleed air off when I've finished. Also whether it's this size or a hobby size it's best practice to have a regulator/moisture trap anyway and these compressors have the regulator at the pressure gauge. I got one to use on the modern classic cars I tend to accumulate and had the added bonus of helping me with kits too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Noble Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 If you want something to use in the house then you'd need to be looking at below 50db really for it to be quiet enough. The Sil-Air unit I use is only 30db and it's so quiet that I use it at 2am and no one in the house is awoken. The air coming from the airbrush is actually louder than the compressor motor itself.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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