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Old 03-12-2006, 11:25 PM
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would an air compressor used for air brushing work with a powder gun? The specs I have on it are....30psi. 1/8hp. 1700rpm. 1/8 outlet 115v. 60hz. .75amp. 90w.
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It will probably work as well as the 12V compressor sold to operate the hobby guns but you won't be happy in the long run. The gun cleanup recommends 100 psi. There is always a need to blow parts off or dirt and dust out of,from under and around your oven. A small compressor with a 20 or 30 gallon tank would be more appropriate on a budget system.
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Old 03-13-2006, 05:50 AM
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good point....wasn't looking at other uses, but you're right, I do need one for other things in the shop too.
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Old 03-14-2006, 03:26 PM
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I just bought a compressor like that for my setup. I already have a big compressor for my tools, but this was an oil less and would make my PC booth self contained. I hope it works.
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