Airbrush Compressor AIR REGULATOR Moisture Filter/Brush

by Airbrush Depot

Product Features

• True Diaphragm Mini Regulator with Gauge and Water Trap Filter
• Improve your Airbrushes Performance by using this Regulator for Accurate, Moisture-Free Airflow!
• Provides the user full control of operating air pressure
• Precise Adjustment of Airflow: Regulated air up to 100 PSI (7 Bar)
• Water Trap Filter: Ensures clean, dry air and has an easy release drain valve

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00171BFKK
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #782 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)
  • #14 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing > Painting > Airbrush Materials

Product Description

Reduces Air Pulsation: Minimizes airflow flucuations; Easy to Use: Pull the top button up; turn clockwise to increase the pressure; turn; counter-clockwise to release the pressure; Fittings: Includes 1/8" output fitting and has a 1/4" inlet opening

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Follow the arrow, March 2, 2010

By 

Michael F. Neidinger "Hobby Junkie" (Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Airbrush Compressor AIR REGULATOR Moisture Filter/Brush

I don't usually write reviews, but there seems to be a lack of information on any of these regulators and I'm hoping to help others make a decision.
First, I did not purchase this regulator on Amazon, (sorry, Amazon, I still love yah) but it is the same model from the same vendor. Second, I am a beginner level airbrush artist and new to compressed air tools. I do, however, have a lot of experience with tools in general.
The regulator came with no instructions and even though I should have known better, I hooked it up backwards. There is an arrow (triangle) on the front. This is where the gauge goes. The input goes toward the back of the arrow and the output is the side where the arrow points. Once I figured that out everything was good. I used teflon tape on all my connections and I have zero leaks. When adjusting the pressure, you may need to momentarily turn on the airbrush. This enables the gauge to start reading.
Also, I purchased a few items from TCP Global, and they were a pleasure to deal with.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A little clarification, September 25, 2010

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Anthony V. Harris (Whittier, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Airbrush Compressor AIR REGULATOR Moisture Filter/Brush

It seems some people are not sure how to hook these up. It doesn't come with instructions or diagrams but with a little knowledge it should be intuitive enough. Here are some tips:

There is a little arrow molded into the plastic. This is the direction of airflow. Be sure to get it right or the pressure control wont work.

Use Teflon tape to seal the male threads (Available at all hardware stores in the plumbing section). When looking at the male threaded opening wrap the tape clockwise so when screwing it on in a clockwise direction the tape will smooth down and not try to come off. Stretch it on.

After assembly check for leaks with diluted dish soap painted on the connections. With pressure in the tank any leak will make bubbles.

Mine came with 1/4" female connections in both sides of the body and two 1/4" male to 1/8" male adapters. Mine also came with a mounting bracket so it could be mounted near your work station away from the compressor with additional tubing.

The water remover must be hanging down. Clean it periodically by pushing the chrome drain plug on the bottom up. The air pressure forces any accumulated water out.

All in all a good product for the money. No complaints. The pressure control is very smooth and adjusts from zero to at least 60 psi (the highest I use)

Hope that helps.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works well, just like it should., September 25, 2010

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Sean Guzman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Airbrush Compressor AIR REGULATOR Moisture Filter/Brush

This little thing works very well for its price. Great for airbrushing. As has been stated, the item does not have instructions. There is two arrows on it pointing in the direction of one of the connectors on it. The way the arrows are pointing is where you connect your airbrush hose/power tool things. The way that the arrows are not pointing connects to the actual air compressor.

Make sure you test it with your power tool/airbrush already connected to see if its working. If you do not have your power tool/airbrush connected, the air regulator bar won't move. If you do not have your tool available at the moment to test it, simply press your finger against the place where you'd put your air hose to see the regulator bar kick into place and adjust as you please. There were leaks with mine, but some teflon tape wrapped around the male connectors will fix this in a jiff, just put extra if you're still having problems. Also, like the poster before me said, make sure to apply the teflon tape clockwise to prevent it from coming off when you screw in your connectors.