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On the plus side, I have noticed any of the "pulse" from continued spraying. Although my in-line water separators are collecting quite a bit of water from the compressor's continued operation.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/543778/5908586.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/543778/5908586.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/543778/5909930.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/543778/5909930.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/543778/5912077.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/543778/5912077.page GMT
If you're having problems with the compressor overheating, you either need to shorten your painting sessions or step up to a better compressor that can handle a larger duty cycle (percentage of run time to down time). A very small expansion chamber (less than a liter) can get rid of pulsing. You want a high pressure compressor if you feel the need for a tank.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/543778/5920822.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/543778/5920822.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/532510.page). The initial smell has subsided and I have removed the shroud that covers the compressor which seems to help. I have been debating on purchasing a second compressor to run once the other has overheated. I will need to see if this would be cheaper than purchasing a "professional" grade compressor. I just can't imagine people who make a living by painting minis are having to stop every hour and let their compressor cool for 2-3 hours. I have a very hectic schedule between full time work, part time school, and occasional family. When I get blocks of time that I can paint, I really hit it hard. I also have been dabling in some comission painting work in which the airbrush has been a godsend.

Has anyone else had issues feeling like their needs (or at least desires) have out grown their current air compressor? Or am I just being too demanding as to what I expect from a table top air compressor? I really do appreciate everyone's help/support on this. Painting for me is more than just a hobby is it one of my main outlets for frustrations and overall stress from my job. Thanks again guys!

Edit-- I cannot find any information on the duty cycle for my Badger Aspire Pro TC910 compressor.... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/543778/5921421.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/543778/5921421.page GMT