Orogen Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Hey all- so I've just embarked in to the world of airbrushing. First thing, I get everything out the boxes, read through the manuals etc, then start fitting things together and when I screw the regulator on tight to the air compressor it's upside down! I can loosen it a touch to make it right-side-up but then it doesn't seal and slowly bleeds air. Not a huge deal, but not something I think is usual. Am I being thick, or is there a way to change the position of the nipple on the compressor? The threads on the regulator are cut in to it so changing the position on the compressor seems to be my only option. Can't tell if I can fix this or it's a manufacturing defect. Any thoughts out there? Many thanks for the help! Cheers, -Orogen Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295501-newb-airbrush-question-air-compressorregulator-issue/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
adeptuscustodus Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Hi, you need to use a thread sealer like a Teflon tape plumbers use. That way it will seal the thread and get it upright. Count the number of turns you made now screwing it on and reconnect with the tape in between, just don't loosen it if you go to far as then it can leak again. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295501-newb-airbrush-question-air-compressorregulator-issue/#findComment-3784641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orogen Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Revisiting this - gave it a good go, wrapped the hell out of the threads in Teflon tape. Worked well for a day or so, but 'ol gravity took over and the regulator ended up falling over. Any other thoughts? I don't really want to tape the thing every day or so. As well, can't really find any contact info for the manufacturer. Hmm.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295501-newb-airbrush-question-air-compressorregulator-issue/#findComment-3806079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 You may have put too much tape on, so it's not getting the last turn in. I only end up with maybe two or three wraps around, and then you can get it quite tight and it shouldn't budge. Too much tape and you're probably missing at least a full turn of tightening, if that makes sense Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295501-newb-airbrush-question-air-compressorregulator-issue/#findComment-3806190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izekael Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Also need the right tape. There is Teflon tape for liquid and tape for gas. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295501-newb-airbrush-question-air-compressorregulator-issue/#findComment-3806193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Also need the right tape. There is Teflon tape for liquid and tape for gas. Really? I didn't know that... Is it marked on there anywhere? I know I've seen gray and white. Are they color-coded, maybe? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295501-newb-airbrush-question-air-compressorregulator-issue/#findComment-3807448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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