Quiet Compressor

[SlotRacer]

Guys, I need some help. I am just starting to learn how to use an airbrush, Badger 360, and want to purchase a quieter compressor than my 2 ½ hp garage model. I am thinking of a reconditioned Thayer & Chandler Air Star V, SilentAir Scorpion II or the Iwata Sprint Jet. Which would be the quietest of these units? I read somewhere that the Scorpion II is 30dB.

I would also like to keep above 35 - 40 lbs working pressure, but under $200.00

Someone in another forum also mentioned the Makita Mac700.

Thank you for your help.

SlotRacer

[freakray]

Why do you want to spray at such a high pressure, you shouldn't be airbrushing anywhere outside the 25 to 45 psi range.

Personally, I like the Iwata SmartJet but I think the Silentair is actually quieter.

[kicth]

I owned an Iwata Smartjet and had tested the Silentair Scorpian I and II at the store before I bought my Smartjet.

I would say the SmartJet is quieter even though it still creates a little noise if you live in an apartment and wanna use it in the middle of the night like me.

[Bigwright]

Originally Posted by kicth

I owned an Iwata Smartjet and had tested the Silentair Scorpian I and II at the store before I bought my Smartjet.

I would say the SmartJet is quieter even though it still creates a little noise if you live in an apartment and wanna use it in the middle of the night like me.

I also own a Iwata Smartjet and I love it. I live in a apartment also and i can spray any time of the day or night so if you have the money go with the Iwata Smartjet.