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Old 03-03-2003, 12:37 PM   #1
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Compressor Question: What CFM should i get???

Hi guys, i'm looking for a compressor and all confused about the CFM. i've done a search for all compressor related threads and after analizing all the information i reached the following conclusion:

for most compressors that you guys have the CFM is 0,64. is any trouble if i use a compressor with CFM = 2,16??? my airbrush instruction sheet does not say anithing about air flow, just pression, wich is 2 bar or 29 psi.


Could any of you guys help me????


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Old 03-03-2003, 12:59 PM   #2
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So long as you have a pressure regulator and moisture trap in the air line between the tank outlet and the airbrush you shouldn't have a problem.

CFM obviously dictates how much air the compressor can move, on a tank type compressor this is how quickly it can replenish the tank.
Since you are talking about such a high flow rate, I would imagine you are referring to a tank type compressor?

The pressure regulator will help you maintain the pressure at the airbrush.

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Old 03-03-2003, 04:24 PM   #3
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It may be more important to know the PSI under load(When spraying)versus static(not spraying) Look for something that will give at least 25PSI while spraying.
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