badger compressor for badger airbrush?

[kyuuketsuki]

hi all,

i have a badger anthem155. I want to buy a compressor, but i was told by a shop that i MUST buy a badger compressor for my badger airbrush.

How true is this? I am in Singapore and badger products are not readily available in Singapore.

All inputs appreciated

[f1wc]

Hey i got an Anthem too, it's great for low mid price range airbrush. I use a badger compressor with it. No, you don't need a Badger compressor, as long as you can find a compressor with the same thread screw for the hose or adapter/regulator onto the airbrush and they fit well, its fine. BTW slap or punch (slap just sounds funny ) the shop guy who told you that. With another compressor, just make sure pressure runs that model painting range 10-20 psi (that's just a basic range).

[kyuuketsuki]

thank fcw1, it'll be better if anyone can tell me the compressor model they are using with their badger airbrush. It serves as a confirmation or green light that that particular model works for badger airbrush. Dont want to be deceived by sellers...

yeah i should really punch that particular seller...luckily i did not fall into her trap..

[BiG_HiT]

It doesn't have to be a Badger compressor. Any compressor that has a 1/4" outlet (which is standard) will do. I also use a Badger 155 Anthem and I bought my compressor from the local hardware store. It is not that quiet but for less than 100$ CDN it is perfect. If you have the small vynil hoses that come with some Badger models (1/8"), you will need an adaptor available from any Badger retailler.

[simechua]

I am also using the same airbrush.
Bought my compressor at the hobby shop located at Tiong Bahru Shopping Center, 5th Floor. They have a wide range.

I paid about S$300 for a made in taiwan compressor along with a air hose
adaptor for the airbrush.

Alternatively, you can check out M workshop at Sunshine Plaza, Prisep St.

If in doubt, you could always bring the airbrush with you during your purchase. It shouldn't be too much trouble.

[zax13]

Originally Posted by simechua

I am also using the same airbrush.
Bought my compressor at the hobby shop located at Tiong Bahru Shopping Center, 5th Floor. They have a wide range.

I paid about S$300 for a made in taiwan compressor along with a air hose
adaptor for the airbrush.

Alternatively, you can check out M workshop at Sunshine Plaza, Prisep St.

If in doubt, you could always bring the airbrush with you during your purchase. It shouldn't be too much trouble.

there is another one in parklane i think. the other day i went over to hobby point and got myself a sparmax combo cost 420bucks compressor and airbrush.

[kyuuketsuki]

Hahhaa... it was M shop that i enquired about a compressor and a lady apparently looking after the shop then, told me that i need a badger compressor for a badger airbrush. She even called another person to ask about adaptors.

I walked out confused. lol

[kyuuketsuki]

oh btw guys, pls give me your views on the sparmax compressor. Was introduced to it a few times but i know nothing of it. Anything you can tell me about using it will be greatly appreciated.

thanks all