Thread: Paasche compressor and createx paints

I am looking at the Paasche D3000R 1/8 HP compressor, max PSI is 40PSI. I want to use Createx paints so checked the technical data at createx site, it says 40 - 50+ PSI?

Am I going to have trouble using this compressor?

[I do assume that as it is Paasche it will pose no problems and I see most people say 20 - 40psi is operating range, but why does Createx say 40 - 50+ PSI?]

you can always slightly reduce the createx with water to get them to flow better at lower psi

just don't over reduce it

Ok, so I settled on a direct drive 2.5hp, 40 litre (10 gallon?), had a 30 metre (100 foot?) air hose and a connector pack for free, on special, so went to buy it...

The salesman says..if you wait till xmas you can get a 2.5hp, belt drive, 50 litre tank for $100 more...brand is Stanely (well known for tools here)...so I left...

Think I'll just buy the cheapest ($70) home handyman version. I can and wait till the xmas/boxing day sales kick in then buy a belt drive, and never worry about compressors ever again, lol

P.S. thanks for the replies. I first picked up an airbrush 30 years ago but stopped as I couldn't afford a decent setup. I been lucky? as I just had to spend a week on the couch (forced, hehe) and spent many hours (internet) sorting out my needs for a great airbrush system, its finally all coming together, heres hoping I can actually use it
Many thanks to sites like this, how did we ever exist without the web?

cool deal glad you got it sorted out
please keep us posted as to your progress