Compressor tank

Tools, Techniques, and Reference Materials Painting and airbrushing
1

Simple question. How do you put a dedicated tank on a tankless compressor?

thanks in advance

2

Here’s how I did it. See bottom of page.

Don

3

Thanks Don, it’s appreciated.

4

I was in the same boat as you. I was curious about adding a tank to my Iwata Smart Jet. I didn’t have patience to evaluate and buy all the necessary parts (the number of choices is staggering).

So, I bought a Sparmax Air Tank System. It has received excellent reviews in Europe but is not available in the U.S. for some reason. So I contacted Sparmax and bought one directly from their HQ in Taiwan. I paid $125 including three-day shipping (will arrive tomorrow).

I really don’t have a problem w/ my Smart Jet, but want to experience a tank so that I can shoot at a really low psi. Since Sparmax manufactures Iwata compressors, I said to myself, “Why not?”

5

I have a similar set-up to Don’s. I bought my supplies from Harbor Freight and Home Depot.

cs.finescale.com/…/158716.aspx

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Thanks guys, I’ll look into both options

7

I have a Harbor frieght compresser and it just started acting up. It used to shut off when the airbrush wasnt in use but now I can watch the guage and its loosing air. I took the hose off and plugged the outlet and it runs then shuts off and a few seconds later it runs. I guess I need to get a Iawat smart jet.

Bill