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Hi guys,

My old shop compressor finally gave up today after having it for 10 years, it was used when I got it too so doesn't owe me anything. I'm thinking of getting one of those smaller 1/6 hp ones that are made for airbrushses. I also am thinking of moving my airbrushing area to another part of the basement but that's where I have my question

The compressor I think is going to come up a few feet short of the outlet and wanted to know if I can use a extension cord ? I have a outdoor 12 gauge one but it's 50 feet and don't know if there is too much amp drop off or can use something shorter ? Any help would be great

Jeremy

Yes, you can run it from a shorter extension lead. You don't need a heavy draw lead (like you would for welding gear), as the 1/6hp ones don't draw anywhere near that amount of amperage.

If you are going to be exclusively airbrushing with it, get one with a small tank built in.

It will only run the compressor to "charge" the tank, and most of your working time is going to be going from the tank (smoother airflow) - and the usual caveats of "add extra moisture traps".