AirBrush question?

Question:I just got into airbrushing, but I have alot of moisture coming from my airbrush, do I need a striaght cord from the compressor, or do I need a compressor with a tank?
I have a regulator on the compressor with a moisture trap, but I still get alot of spit coming from the airbrush.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I just got into airbrushing, but I have alot of moisture coming from my airbrush, do I need a striaght cord from the compressor, or do I need a compressor with a tank?
I have a regulator on the compressor with a moisture trap, but I still get alot of spit coming from the airbrush.

"Spitting" is just an inherent factor when using compressed air for this purpose. If the moisture trap is not doing the trick, you may have to consider another propellent. When plain air is compressed, the moisture content in the air is also included, AND concentrated.

My solution was to purchase a CO2 tank and regulator. When CO2 is manufactured, very little moisture is included, so, the propellent is nicely dry. I know of other airbrush artists who use tanks of nitrogen, which is even drier. The advantage of CO2 is that refills for my tank were VERY inexpensive, and available from welding supply dealers and the same services that recharged the tanks for restaurants and bars. A $20 refill would last an entire season of craft fairs, art festivals, flea markets and boutiques while I did custom airbrushed tee shirts.

You may not even have to buy the tank, as most suppliers will "sell" you a charge of CO2, let you use the tank, (after leaving a deposit) and, instead of refilling the tank, merely exchange your empty tank for a full one when you buy another charge.