#148 in Artist painting supplies
Reddit mentions of PointZero Pro Airbrush Air Compressor Regulator with Water-Trap Filter
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Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of PointZero Pro Airbrush Air Compressor Regulator with Water-Trap Filter. Here are the top ones.
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Allows the precise delivery of clean, dry airAdjustable pressure control knob locks desired setting in placeSmall micron brass element filters water and other contaminants into removable catch-bowlMinimizes air pulsations and pressure imbalances from piston-style compressorsAirbrush regulator is rated up to 150 PSI; gauge displays up to 100 PSI
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 8.8 Inches |
| Length | 2.3 Inches |
| Weight | 0.77 Pounds |
| Width | 1.9 Inches |
Definitely need a regulator. There's nothing on the airbrush that will control the airflow so you're blasting probably 47psi through your brush. Though you shouldn't need to spend that much on the regulator. This should work, though you may need a thread adaptor to match it up to the compressor. Badger's is only a little more expensive and should work without an adaptor.
And just for general knowledge, most airbrushing should be done in the 12-20, maybe 25, psi range. I spray Alclad and thinned lacquers as low as my regulator will allow me. If you're spraying thicker stuff, like aqueous acrylics, you'll need to be on the higher end of that range.
Oh yeah, there's that bit of caveat though. The comp I linked to is more for general hardware use (which is kinda a good thing since it's meant for more robust work and can take the beating). So it uses a Quick-Detach pneumatic connector. You will need an adapter for it. Also the system, while it does have a regulator, does not come with a moisture trap so I ended up getting one of these. You can direct plug it with the adapter but I ended up using another airbrush hose that way I can snake the new regulator moisture trap closer to my airbrush station so I can manipulate PSI on the fly. All in all yeah, that's about another $30 in cost.
So I guess a Master is good enough for a starter comp as it is pretty much plug and go but the Senco I alluded to would probably be a good next level comp to take if you ever get tired of the Master Brand.