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Airbrush compressor puts out about 20 psi

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Airbrush compressor puts out about 20 psi
Posted by Rambo2 on Thursday, April 27, 2023 8:55 AM

I didnt know it was this low when i bought it second hand no tank or regulator.Can i boost the psi up?

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Posted by Lee 1234 on Thursday, April 27, 2023 9:05 AM

What kind of compressor is it?

Lee

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Posted by wvgca on Thursday, April 27, 2023 9:10 AM

depends on how it regulates the pressure, dunno ??

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Posted by Rambo2 on Thursday, April 27, 2023 9:20 AM

Schuco abit of a dancer

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Posted by Rambo2 on Thursday, April 27, 2023 9:22 AM

I added a regulator in line but the same

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Posted by Rambo2 on Thursday, April 27, 2023 9:23 AM

Schuco is the make maybe diafram type

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Posted by BigDaddy on Thursday, April 27, 2023 9:29 AM

A regulator can only limit the pressure coming out.  It cannot make more pressure.

Rambo2
Schuco abit of a dancer

I don't know what that means.  

I had a Badger compressor and there was no way to adjust the pressure upwards.  I don't think 20 psi is adequate for airbrushing.

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Posted by Soo Line fan on Thursday, April 27, 2023 9:33 AM

 

Exactly, adding a regulator can only decrease air pressure or keep it the same.

Most compressors which cycle have cut in and cut out points adjusted by a spring-loaded screw.

Yours sounds like its continous run as it does not have a tank. Does it have a gauge and if so what is the highest value on it?

EDIT

Schuco makes medical compressors for a device called a Nebulizer which aids in breathing. My mother uses one, not sure of the brand.

Some have a 50 PSI rating. Others are lower.

Jim

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