Hi gang.I just replaced my old non-adjustable Testors with a new Central Pneumatics comp.The old 1 was not adjustable in any way.The new 1 has a regulator & moisture trap.I would like to know what pressure to adjust it at.Under what scenarios would I increase or decrease the air pessure.I got it on e-bay,& have no instructions which might answer these questions.Any & all help will be greatly appreciated. rudedog
What type of brush ( siphon or gravity ) do you use? What do you plan to paint and in what medium i.e. acrylic, enamel, etc.; and lastly, what brand of brush do you have as some ( such as Paasche )require more air pressure than others.
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Rudedog, is this what you have for a compressor?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93657
I have one pretty much like his & I run a badger 175 (siphon feed) anywhere from 16-20psi so far I’ve been using enamels thinned to the consistency of 2% whole milk & haven’t had a problem.
You can also download the owner’s manual from this link[:D]
hth,
Eddie
[#ditto] on that,but I like a whole mile consistancey with a touch more air preasure. To each his own but hey, What do I know?..stay[8D]
Hi H3,I have a top of their line aztek,I paint mostly acrlics.Oh yeah type, I use mostly siphon,but I don’t know why I do !!! Thanks H3
How did you guess that ? Your right on Ed. Thanks for the data, rudedog
Hi gulfstream, why the higher pressure ? Thanks, rudedog
A lucky guess perhaps…[:-^] I have an older model from HF myself.
Yer welcome[:D]
And, that’s a good question you asked Gulfstream…
I like my paint a little on the thicker side rather than thinned to much. I use a Badger 150 alot which is siphon feed so it all just kinda turns out that way. Thicker paint, siphon feed= a little more pressure. Double action throws a little into the formula also…stay[8D]