Compressor question.

[outrunner]

Just though I would ask the collective, do I really need a compressor with an air tank? It is not as if I am painting square yards of stuff, just models, and I tend to paint a bit at a time so the compressor is not used to the limit. Sorry if this has been asked before, I did a search but nothing came up but perhaps I asked the wrong Question. I notice on looking about there is only about £20 difference in price between tank and no tank so maybe this is a silly question.

Andy.

 

[KarlW]

If you can get one do, it helps smooth out the airflow from the pulses of the piston. Though there are loads that say it makes no difference to them. and I have never used an tankless compressor.

 

[dave]

Go with a tank, i Think it makes it easier to control as Karl said removes pulsing.

 

[SimonT]

I’ve got both types and personally can’t tell the difference with air delivery - never noticed any pulsing

The tank does however mean that the compressor runs a lot less often so you don’t get constantly bombarded with the noise

 

[Tim Marlow]

I’ve used both sorts. My current one is tankless and I don’t notice any pulsing at all. It also has auto cut off so only runs when I actually spray. Personally i think that if it’s well designed and of decent quality either design will suit.

 

[outrunner]

Thanks for the replys chaps, food for thought.

Andy.

 

[outrunner]

Used my tankless compressor for the first time the other day and can see no difference between the one I had borrowed which had a tank and the new one. Even with a cooling fan it is quieter than the other, got it from Bartsharp with free 2 day delivery.

Andy.