I am not sure what the ratings are but I have shot my airbrush at 90-100 psi before with T-shirt paints. I don’t think any compressor will hurt it even if it’s 120 psi.
Mike
my compressor runs at 65 psi, and it doesnt hurt aztek hoses, so i would think its safe for braided. braided’s i think can do 120+
OK, then you are fine. I still don’t understand why your regulator is allowing tank pressure through, and it could be that Jonas Calhoun is right. Regardless, you aren’t going to hurt anything at that rating.
Mike and 1337, thanks for the info. At least I know they’ll handle that much.
ok cool, thanks everyone for helping me out.
Casey
Here’s a “regulator” that is nothing more than a restriction valve - it goes back up to full tank pressure once the trigger is released, which means the initial part of the next spray burst will be at full tank pressure (bad!):
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=36797
Here’s a “real” regulator that keeps the low-pressure side regulated down to the set pressure range even after the trigger is released (the big blue part is the moisture trap/filter, not the regulator itself):
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=1118
This type of unit has a diaphragm mechanism that allows it to control pressure much more precisely.
the one I have looks just like “regulator” that is a restriction valve. Maybe I will get my money back and get a real regulator. But at the same time its not that bad if the inital part of your next spray is a burst. As long as you make sure that you aim your AB away from the model until pressure goes down.
True enough as long as you don’t need to start an effect that begins in the middle of the painting surface.