Paasche Airbrush

how long does an airbrush propellant last and if i could just use a refillabe compressed air tank instead?
im just starting to get into airbrushing. im looking to get a paasche V kit but i dont want to buy a compressor yet.
First of all, is your heart set on a Paasche? My second airbrush was a Paasche...and since then I've moved on to Iwata. The V and VL are heavy, a pain in the butt to clean (siphon feed), and although tip and needle changes can supposedly give you versatility - I found that it was bothersome, & it didn't atomize the paint very well. The all around brush I would recommend is a Iwata HP-C+. If you're going to do t-shirts, go with an Iwata Eclipse.
Now, how long does propellant last...all depends on what PSI you're spraying at, and the size of the piece you're working. I'd say an hour? Sorry, it's been 30 years since I've used canned propellant. Recently my small compressor went on the blink, and I needed an alternate airsource fast...so I got a regulator, and bought a nitrogen tank from a welding supply company. (you breathe nitrogen everyday, it's part of what makes up 'air' - non-flammable, etc) That lasts me 6-10 hours of solid painting.
Iwata has small entry level compressors starting around 120. But it all depends on what you're painting, t-shirt airbrushing sprays at 60 psi, illustration/fine art..you're spraying at around 12-18 psi. Automotive... another story all together.
Questions? research? Contact Coast Airbrush...or Dixie.
And these two above companies have some of the best prices out there.
Premium 6' Nylon Braided Air Hose with standard 1/8" size fittings on one end and a 1/4" fitting on the other end.
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A high-strength, general-purpose cleaner, great for cleaning any airbrush or any artist tools where acrylics, watercolors, gouache, inks or dyes are used
Works well on all models of airbrushes, synthetic and natural-haired paint brushes, and is excellent for use in the ultrasonic cleaning of technical pens
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Paasche H-SET Airbrush Set: This set contains one Paasche Model H Single-Action Airbrush, one Metal Color Cup, two Bottle Assemblies, one Bottle and Cover Assembly, two Wrenches, Hanger, two Color Adjusting Parts, one-6' Air Hose, 2 Aircaps, "22 Airbrush Lessons" Booklet and Parts Sheet...
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A 1/8 HP compressor with switch and regulator is economical and suitable for all airbrushes. It is capable of delivering 20-40 PSI depending on airbrush being used. The Paasche D500 is an oil-less piston compressor...
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Sturdy and flexible, the Model H Single-Action airbrush is recommended for all skill levels. It has a tapered socket for securing a Bottle Assembly or a Color Cup. Suitable for both left and right-handed users...
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Economical and suitable for all airbrushes, at 1/8 HP it is capable of delivering up to 20-40 PSI depending on airbrush being used. The Paasche D500 is an oil-less piston compressor.
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Grex GCK01: Genesis.XT Airbrush Combo KitEverything Ready in a Box To Go The Grex GCK01 combineseverything a beginner airbrusher needs to easily setup their very first system.This kit includes the popular Grex Genesis...
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Grex Tritium.TS: Dual Action Pistol Style Airbrush, SideGravityPart of Grexs Tritium Series premium line of double actionpistol style airbrushes, the TS combines ease-of-use, comfort, superior detailcontrol and the versatility of using the perfect side gravity cup size for yourproject...
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