i have a compressor that dos’t have a built in regulator. Where is the best spot to add a regulator were the pressure gage is or where the hose to the airbrush connects just before it that is .rambo1…
My regulator and filter are both atr the end of the air hose. My hose is only 4 feet long.The airbrush is connected to the output of the regulator/filter.
what end of the hose?
Rambo:
The regulator is placed after the compressor and before the pressure gauge. The outlet to the airbrush line comes after the pressure gauge. That way you can tell what the pressure to the airbrush is set for.
Joe
I have two regulators, both with gauges. The first one is the one that came with the compressor and is attached directly to the compressor with a 25 ft. line leading from the regulator to the spray booth. The second (smaller) regulator is attached to the top of my spray booth. I set the first regulator a bit higher then the needed pressure and use the second regulator to fine tune the pressure. It is more convenient to be able to adjust the pressure without having to walk over to the compressor each time I want to turn the knob. I like to have the compressor as far away as possible because the thing makes so much noise having it at my feet would drive me nuts.
I really don’t need two regulators - I was given the smaller one after I got the compressor. My point is to try and mount the regulator where it is convenient to reach when you are spraying.
One other suggestion, especially if you are in humid conditions, is to install a water trap between the compressor and the line. You will be very upset if you start to blow water droplets onto your still wet paint.
Dave