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KLH2004a
02-23-2006, 11:34 PM
Some sort of regulator, fittings, quick disconnects :confused: Is there a good site to find these things. I would like to know what I need so when my airbrush gets here I can have the stuff ready :D Yeah, I am getting a little anxious this thing will be neat!

SpamCake
02-24-2006, 04:23 PM
You'll need at least two stages' worth of regulators - one that can bring the pressure down from the tank's very high pressure, the other to deal with the comparatively gentle pressures you'll use in your airbrush. Also, they, or at least the first set of hardware, must be rated to handle CO2. I don't know what the specific differences are, but I read somewhere that it was an issue and with the pressures involved I wouldn't want to take any kind of chances.
Also, once you're using it, try to be sure to have some air flow happening; using CO2 in a basement type situation is really not a good idea, as CO2 is heavier than air and tends to collect in basin-like spaces - much like a basement is.

I recommend looking around locally for gas suppliers; they should be able to tell you what bits you need and supply them, or at the very least direct you to someone who can.

I've prattled on about this very topic in this forum before I believe.. try a search for 'CO2'.. I'm a bit pressed for time at the moment. Good hunting, and good luck!