What Size Compressor

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tigerlilly Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 2:36pm
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looking to buy a compressor what size should I be looking for? This will be my first airbrush so I want to make sure I make the right decision. Thanks

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tigerlilly Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 5:26pm
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anybody icon_sad.gif ???????? what is the average psi I should be looking for

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Solecito Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 5:38pm
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Sorry, I don't know, came to look at the answers. I want to buy one but don't know the specifications. If I found out I'll let you know

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kbrown99 Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 5:44pm
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I just got one from airbrush city in Idaho. Anyway, I can't remember the specifics, but I'm fairly certain it shouldn't need to be over 60 psi, at the most. They have an airbrush kit (compressor and airbrush) that's supposed to be really good for cake decorating. I will be trying mine in the next couple of days (have to work around small children.) HTH

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cindy6250 Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 5:46pm
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I don't know either, but you can do a search in the forums using the keyword "airbrush" and there a a lot of posts on the topic. I am sure it has been discussed.

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tigerlilly Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 6:19pm
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unfortunatly most of the posts do not mention the specifics of the compressor icon_cry.gif I have been looking at airbrush city and I like the 1620 airbrush and was thinking about the 144ac compressor it is adjustable and goes to 57 psi I just wanted others opinions before I bought them because I have no idea about compressors.

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kbrown99 Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 6:28pm
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I got the 144ac compressor with the GD100 airbrush. There was a problem with the airhose, so they're sending me another one right now, but I had the compressor running (supposed to run it without anything attached for 5 mintues the first time you turn it on) and it really is quiet (for an air compressor). I don't have to shout over it to be heard.

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cindy6250 Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 6:31pm
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Here is a post about which airbrush and compressor to get. Not sure if this will help or not:

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-140991-compressor.html

I searched in the forums under keyword "compressor" and got a lot of matches.

Cindy

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NEWTODECORATING Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 6:32pm
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I have been told anything over 15 psi will blow the icing off your cake icon_lol.gif

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tigerlilly Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 6:44pm
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Thanks everybody I think I have made my decision icon_smile.gif
NEWTODECORATING that would be kinda funny to see I might have to try that when I get mine icon_lol.gif

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