<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "compressor question"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/8.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net compressor question GW paints and a bunch of vallejo paints. The only thing im missing is a compressor.
This is what ive found so far: http://www.tcpglobal.com/airbrushdepot/html/ABD-TC-20T.html good? bad?
Something with a tank i think was a must so that it doesnt run continuously. The price is well within my range too so im not worried about it being expensive. As long as its not really overpriced.
What does dakka think?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5580496.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5580496.page GMT compressor question ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5580536.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5580536.page GMT compressor question http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5580573.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5580573.page GMT compressor question http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5581724.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5581724.page GMT Re:compressor question http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5582100.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5582100.page GMT compressor question
I have the version with the tank but I have had some trouble with it. It will pump up the pressure and fill the tank and then shut off like it should. As I use it, it will come back on to again fill the tank as designed. After this cycle has occurred 3 or 4 times, sometimes the pump/compressor will not re-engage. It wil come on and just hum like it wants to start but can't. At first I though it was a heat issue and it was safety feature designed to stop overheating of the motor as occassionally it gets just above warm but it does occur when the motor is a cooler too. I need to wait about 10 minutes to fire it up again. I have learned to live with it as but as it has a 2 year warranty, I inquired about repair. Instead of repairing it, TCP sent me another compressor for free with no charge for shipping. I am still running the old one just waiting for the inevitable with a new one in box just in case.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5582431.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5582431.page GMT compressor question
The only local shop that carries that kind of thing has a massive markup. Does anyone know of a canadian retailer that might be cheaper on shipping to the east coast? Possibly suggestions on compressors said company sells?

What emmagine said is pretty much how i feel. a tank and quiet.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5582439.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5582439.page GMT compressor question http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5585949.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5585949.page GMT compressor question
If you just looking for priming and small portions of work, that's a fine compressor for the job. If you want to paint for like 1hour + I'd have a look at the Iwata smart jet pro or something.

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For now though I just wanted something to get me started so i can dink around and practice. Mostly priming and base coats on minis and more stuff on vehicles since its easier (i think).

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After a lot of research, I chose a paasche D3000R. Its very similar to that model, but even more quiet.

I highly recommend it.

have fun and best of luck!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5589796.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5589796.page GMT compressor question http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5590647.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5590647.page GMT compressor question

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I am not a tcp global fan. One I am a union worker and buy American. Two they break a lot. Yes they have a warranty but it will be a never ending cycle of replacement parts or models.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5591242.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5591242.page GMT compressor question Automatically Appended Next Post:
I am not a tcp global fan. One I am a union worker and buy American. Two they break a lot. Yes they have a warranty but it will be a never ending cycle of replacement parts or models.

TCP Global and California Air Tools are both in San Diego about 30 minutes apart. Being that they are both within close proximity to the Mexican border (California Air Tools is about 2 blocks), I doubt either is a union shop. Both also distribute the product rather than manufacture it. The lack of the "Made in America" sticker or even the non-mention of where both get their compressors is probably a strong indication that they are coming from China. Although I understand your sentiment, Made in China is as unavoidable as death and taxes.

Although my TCP branded compressor has had an issue, they replaced it without having to ship it back for repair, proof that it was faulty, or even the cost to ship a new one to me. It actually still works and the new one is sitting in a box.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5593654.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5593654.page GMT compressor question
nanaki658 wrote:
I live in eastern canada. maritimes. As for duration of painting why does that matter with that compressor? If it turns on every 15 minutes or so to refill the tank i dont mind that at all....unless it gets hot or something and you cant paint longer than an hour.

For now though I just wanted something to get me started so i can dink around and practice. Mostly priming and base coats on minis and more stuff on vehicles since its easier (i think).

Thanks for all the replies!


There is noun really. Like I said it matters what type of painter you are. I myself do commission work sometimes.. and I paint for 2 hours at a time. All I was saying is that compressor wont last you if you like painting for long periods of time. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5594083.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525053/5594083.page GMT