RSEA,<div></div><div>My bad, I didn't even have a look at that compressor, just went off of you stating that it had a 1/4" coupler.</div><div></div><div>I'm not familiar with the brand, but after doing some research of the specs/reviews/video demos.....I may buy one myself, lol. Can never have enough compressors!</div><div></div><div>That compressor actually comes with a regulator, which is great and allows adjustment from 0-90 psi....but at 3.8cfm - 3.3cfm.....that's a tremendous amount of airflow, good enough to push automotive paint. (1.2 - 2.5 cfm is typical for airbrushing.)</div><div></div><div>The 1/4" outlet you spoke of is a quick connect coupler. Now, I'm not sure if the quick connect feature is removable leaving a 1/4" threaded outlet or inlet from the regulator. You may need to purchase a
1/4" quick connectadapterto 1/4" threaded end to be safe.</div><div></div><div>What you will need is a waterseparator. There are various types that can be fitted at the compressor or in between the hose line. One of my set ups is both a secondary regulator and moisture trap is in between the line, because my 30 gal compressor is loud as frick and stays in the garage with a line running into my home to my work station. Obviously you don't want to go that route unless you intend on replacing the provided regulator that comes with the compressor or purchasing a secondary regulator/moisture trap combo, but you can do this with the moisture trap which can also be used as a coupler to extend the length of the hose.</div><div></div><div>This can be used inline or at the outlet of the regulator.</div><div>
http://www.amazon.com/Oil-Water-Sepa...531&sr=1-3</div><div></div><div>What you will now need is a 1/4" hose fitting to 1/8" fitting or this
1/4" to 1/8" adapter and purchase a 1/8" to 1/8" hose. If I were you, I'd get the longest hose I could to get as far away from the compressor possible (if you're you're airbrushing in the home or enclosed area.) I personally cannot withstand the noise for a longduration, which is why I use a 30gal tank. Only problem with this, is you will be to far away from the regulator to make adjustments on the go.</div><div></div><div>But....there's always an answer for everything, lol.</div><div>Some airbrushes have regulation valves that will let you control the amount of air flow. Two downsides to this.....you run a risk of blowing a hose due to built up pressure (which is why you don't want to rest your airbrush under pressure for long durations.) If the regulator is set to high, it makes this feature useless (you don't want to exceed 60psi any way and often times, even that is overkill unless it's automotive paint or undiluted lacquers.)</div><div></div><div>If this is a consideration, look for airbrushes with this valve underneath the body (directly under color cup or near tip.)</div><div>
http://www.tcpglobal.com/airbrushdep...ision.aspx#G43</div><div>Same goes for Iwata....but you'll pay a pretty penny!
http://www.tcpglobal.com/airbrushdep...e.aspx#IWA4003
EDIT: Thread seal tape!!! That's what I forgot to mention, lol. Need it, need it, need it! All connection points from the regulator to the moisture trap, except at the airbrush.</div><div><a href="http://www.tcpglobal.com/airbrushdepot/ihline.aspx#IWA4003">
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