Needing air pressure gauge for airbrush

[ham99]

My Paasche D-500 compressor came equipped with a Badger regulator/moisture trap that shows pressure to 160 psi. I would like an air pressure gauge that shows pressure to 60 psi since the compressor's maximum is 28 psi. I think that would be easier to set than the 160 psi gauge. I have Googled for an hour and cannot find one. Anyone have a suggestion? Both the Paasche and Badger sites show their regulators with this gauge but no separate part numbers. What type of local supplier might carry this? Auto parts? Home Depot? Michaels?

[Pennsy58]

I picked up a low pressure gauge at Lowes for my system. I imagine home depot would most likely have one too.

[Adelie]

Look at www.airbrushoutlet.com. They have one that works with the D-500 (I'm using it) that goes to 40psi. The link to the product is http://www.airbrushoutlet.com./remotr1.html

[ham99]

I don't want the whole regulator, just the pressure gauge. Lowe's and Home Depot carry 160 psi gauges, nothing smaller. Hobby Lobby has a 1.5" 60 psi gauge @ $24.95 -- way too expensive when several online sources list it for $6 - $8.50. So I have an online order going out. Thanks, all.

[Anonymous]

I found a nice 15 # gage with a 3" dial in the plumbing isle. Another good spot to check would be your local gas supplier, someone that fills tanks for oxygen and other gases. Airco is one supplier thats comes to mind in the Phialdelphia area. Check your local yellow pages for gases.
Good luck.

[GMTRacing]

Auto parts stores will have 1/8"npt gauges in a variety of ranges (used on portable air tanks). Also you can try Industrial supply houses as many pneumatic systems use gauges as well. All else failing try mail order with Graingers. J.R.

[HAZMAT9]

You may want to try Harbor Freight if you have one nearby or you can search for them online. They should have one, I purchased one for my 8 gallon compressor there.

Good Luck,

Steve

[ukguy]

I just purchase a paashe dual action airbrush and a small compressor. (my first attemp at using one). I've read that the airbrush works best @ 15-20psi but the compressor says 100psi max. Do I need to buy another part for the compressor to reduce the PSI to what I require or will the airbrush just use what it needs? the compressor has a gauge but no means of adjusting pressure.

Many thanks
Karl.

[HAZMAT9]

What type of compressor are you using? There should be a bleeder valve/screw somewhere, if not, you've got me. In any event you can check your output pressure w/ a gauge. If the pressure is too great, the only thing I can think of is putting a pressure gauge with pressure adjustment on the nipple end of the compressor w/ your air hose connected on the other end to your airbrush. Essentially put a pressure regulator between compressor and air hose going to brush. Steve

[ukguy]

Thanks steve, I took it back and got one with a regulator, getting ready to try it out later today.
Thanks,
Karl.