Timbertech Upgraded Airbrush Single-Piston Oil-free Mini Compressor ABPST08 with Cooling Fan, 3L Tank, Regulator, Moisture trap for Hobby, Body Tattoo, Model Painting, Automotive Graphic, Make-up

I had been using a 3-gallon pancake compressor from Harbor Freight and, while it got the job done for my airbrushing uses, it was incredibly loud. No way to use it without everyone in the house hearing it. And it rattled my nerves every time it cycled on, causing me to screw up at least a couple of paint jobs unnecessarily. Then I saw a product review online of this Timbertech unit by one of my favorite YouTube modeling pros and figured the time was right to jump on a new compressor. Man, am I glad I did! This unit is WHISPER QUIET! It takes up less room than my old compressor and, with the reserve tank, it doesn’t cycle on very frequently, so I can airbrush for several minutes without hearing ANY noise from it at all! When it does cycle on it makes about as much noise as an average aquarium air pump, if not less. Very consistent airflow at every setting, with no significant reduction in pressure while spraying. The pressure regulator works very smoothly and I can adjust pressure settings and lock the regulator easily with one hand. And that’s important when you’re balancing parts and an airbrush.Now for the negative…. I had quite a time trying to locate the proper couplers so that I could use my favorite airbrush, a Paasche Talon ( that has a proprietary thread design) AND my other airbrushes, which use standard fittings. For the record, the fitting on the Timbertech pressure regulator ( where you screw on your air hose) is 1/8 NPTB male, and should work fine with standard air hoses. If you use the majority of airbrushes available you probably won’t need any special adaptors or couplers to use them.I firmly believe that, for the price of this unit, considering as it includes a cool-down fan and a pressure regulator, not to mention a very low decibel rating, this is a HONEY of a deal!

The next day I received that compressor it developed a leak right around the water trap transparent bulb. I emailed the seller Airgoo. They apologized but couldn’t replace the unit because they run out of stack. But they offered $20 for the air regulator replacement. It’s better than nothing. I tried to fix with epoxy, but this didn’t work at all and I ordered a replacement air regulator from the Amazon, and the tread sealer, of course all together cost me more than the $20. And I was not so happy about that. Then 2 weeks later I’ve got another email from the customer service of the Airgoo asking me if the compressor is working. I replied that it’s working, but I spent more than $20 on replacement parts. For my big and pleasant surprise they apologized and offered me a compressor with airbrush set without sending back my unit. Of course, I accepted such grateful offer. Who wouldn’t?Now back to the compressor. It’s very good. Since the replacement of the faulty air regulator/water trap it’s working well, holds the pressure, not getting hot, temperature of the motor and the compressor head got at about 40 C or 104 F after 30-40 on and off cycling. Noise level is relatively low. I measured the sound level with an app on my phone from the distance of about 40 cm/ 16 inches. The noise level went from ambient level of 38-40dB when compressor is off to 60-65db when it’s on. Not so loud.One more thing. No airbrush holder. I had to buy one. Easy to install, unscrew the big red nut, put the holder on, screw the red nut back.Update 07/21/2020.I received the promised set of compressor and airbrush. It was a dirty used airbrush. The compressor also seems to be used one. The handle is covered with some white substances like a dry paint, on the body of the compressor there are paint splashes. This is not the way you take care of your customer Airgoo Timbertech. Very disappointed. I was to generous given 5 stars at first. Sorry, but this is one star guys.

Very well built, quiet, small footprint, light weight, time will tell it's longevity. Has very good writeup. Using for craft projects.. Maire

Works as advertised. It runs very quiet.

Out if the box, it was good to go. Once over with the screwdriver, 1 screw not tight. Relatively quiet. Needs to last as long as my CENTRAL PNEUMATIC, purchased 1996 - still working. If I get more than 2 or 3 years out of it, worth the price.

Love it. It works perfect and it's quiet.

Good fit and finish, steady air pressure, adequate size tank matched well to adequate compressor capacity, relatively quiet ( 54 db at 3 ft on uncalibrated iphone reading using CDC app)NOTE: 1/8 BSP (British Standard Pipe) Male output. If you don't have a 1/8 BSP air hose then your airbrush requires a 1/8 BSP female x "Your Air Hose Fitting" adapter. 1/8 BSP does NOT fit Iron Pipe Size (IPS) , nor National Pipe Taper (NPT) nor National Standard Pipe (NPS). IPS, NPS, NPT is all you will find in US hardware and US big box stores. Airbrush supply, hobby shops and art supply may carry the BPS x BPS adapters. Save time and purchase the 1/8 BSP x "Your Airhose Fitting" when buying this compressor if your air hose isn't the 1/8 BSP provided. For example "Master Airbrush 1/8" BSP Male to 1/4" BSP Male Fitting Conversion Adapter Nipple, Connector for Airbrush Hoses and Compressors" works for my Iwata air hose.

Great compressor. Pretty quiet when running, very happy with this purchase.