I am planning to buy a 5 gallon air tank for about 20 bucks for airbrushing. I don't really know much about air tanks and how they work so bear with me. Assume the air tank is filled to about 130 psi. How can i regulate the air to come out at an adjustable 15 to 70 psi? Is that possible. And if so, will there be any air wasted? Is there a better way? Let me mention that it is for air brushing and I need it to be very constant air flow. Thank you for your responses!!
2006-08-20 11:22:50 · 6 answers · asked by board2ider 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
You'll need a pressure regulator which is a adjustable device that will let you reduce that air pressure. You'll need a gauge on the outlet side of the regulator to tell you where to set the thing. The regulator, gauge and fittings will probably run you more than the tank. The regulator will be "sized" to fit the tank outlet orifice.
2006-08-20 11:31:39 · answer #1 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to go to most hardware stores or Lowes or Home Depot and purchase a line pressure regulator. They are quite inexpensive and you can regulate the air anywheres from 5# to any wheres in between. And once you set it it will always give the same line pressure until you redo it.
2006-08-20 11:30:45 · answer #2 · answered by Al s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need an adjustable regulator to do so and you can get one at any hardware store.
2006-08-20 11:31:19 · answer #3 · answered by james j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using a larger nozzle on the hose will reduce pressure
2006-08-20 12:48:25 · answer #4 · answered by SS 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
buy a regulator they will adjust it to whatever you want
2006-08-20 11:28:29 · answer #5 · answered by rhino_man420 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a regulater. it has a knob to turn it up or down and a gauge to tell where its at. hardware store, homedepot
2006-08-20 11:29:34 · answer #6 · answered by Munka 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋