Compressor Problem? Or NOT?

[Guest]

Hi, Just recently purchased a new compressor from Machine Mart, was running fine until water started coming from my DA sander? I looked in the water trap and noticed loads of oily grease in it, is this normal?

I took it back and after a week I was told there was nothing wrong with it?

Where is all the oily/grease coming from, because when I got it home and had it on for about 10-15 mins the same thing happened.

This is no good at all for me as I'm wanting to use this for painting.

Is it a common problem?

Any help appreciated

Kev

[Guest]

Kev what type is it? Is it rated for airbrush work ?

Is it an oil free piston type which is the type typically used for airbrushing ? If not then probably there is nothing wrong with it regretably it is the wrong type for the job.

Laurie

[Guest]

Kev what type is it? Is it rated for airbrush work ?Is it an oil free piston type which is the type typically used for airbrushing ? If not then probably there is nothing wrong with it regretably it is the wrong type for the job.

Laurie

Hi, it's an Airmaster Tiger 9/30 Air Compressor - Machine Mart

I bought it as I was to practice car cosmetics and air brush art, but with the grease/oily/sludge started coming through I dont think i'll be able to, unless I get a bigger water trap or maybe even another

I know several car cosmetic people and they have never had this problem.

Should I return for a refund and get a different compressor?

[Guest]

Hi, it's an Airmaster Tiger 9/30 Air Compressor - Machine MartI bought it as I was to practice car cosmetics and air brush art, but with the grease/oily/sludge started coming through I dont think i'll be able to, unless I get a bigger water trap or maybe even another

I know several car cosmetic people and they have never had this problem.

Should I return for a refund and get a different compressor?

Had a look Kev & the specification says "a heavy duty oil-lubricated compressor pump". If you look at the spec for an airbrush model they are oil less. Also it lists the main uses of the compressor which are more heavy duty. So on that basis I would say this compressor is not suitable for airbrushing.

Laurie

[Guest]

Had a look Kev & the specification says "a heavy duty oil-lubricated compressor pump". If you look at the spec for an airbrush model they are oil less. Also it lists the main uses of the compressor which are more heavy duty. So on that basis I would say this compressor is not suitable for airbrushing.Laurie

Ok that solves that problem, but do you have any idea why and where the greasy liquid is coming from?

[Guest]

Ok that solves that problem, but do you have any idea why and where the greasy liquid is coming from?

No idea Kev but seems that this type of compressor runs with oil as a lubricant for the piston. It creates an enormous pressure compared to your average airbrush type. Probable I would have thought that you need to replenish the unit with oil as it is used up. Pure speculation.

If you look at the site where you bought it from they do supply compressors for airbrushing although I have not seen them listed on sites which specialise in airbrush compressors.

Laurie