An invisible H&S problem.

[Gern]

WELL Guys many thanks for your A/B TIPS an to me you guys are the exsperts with exspensive A/B an if you get on ok with them then great but ive used a cheap A/B my boaty freind let me borrow an in my opinion yes i know it was a cheap A/B an you get what you pay for but usein his A/B on that oop: K/H jag kit put me right off havin one as the niose the commressor made was terrible an it took a while to build up air pressure an kept conkin out an well im a patient man but after usein that id had enough an im nr the end of my modelin life so no point in buyin an exspensive A/B is there this is just my opinion an yes get the violins out lol:rolling::sad::smiling2::smiling2::smiling2:
chrisb

Sorry Chris, but that's why folks go for the more expensive equipment. I'm not saying they're perfect but they're much less likely to suffer from the issues you describe. I started with a cheap compressor and really cheap A/Bs and had endless issues with them - so much so, I almost gave up on using A/Bs all together.

I have had some problems with my set up, but I'm sure I can put all those down to user error.

[boatman]

Sorry Chris, but that's why folks go for the more expensive equipment. I'm not saying they're perfect but they're much less likely to suffer from the issues you describe. I started with a cheap compressor and really cheap A/Bs and had endless issues with them - so much so, I almost gave up on using A/Bs all together.

I have had some problems with my set up, but I'm sure I can put all those down to user error.

OK Dave point taken
chrisb

[Tim Marlow]

Sorry Chris, but that's why folks go for the more expensive equipment. I'm not saying they're perfect but they're much less likely to suffer from the issues you describe. I started with a cheap compressor and really cheap A/Bs and had endless issues with them - so much so, I almost gave up on using A/Bs all together.

I have had some problems with my set up, but I'm sure I can put all those down to user error.

Agree with that Dave. Best upgrade I made was to a better compressor. Constant pulseless airflow and much better control.

[Jim R]

This does happen and I think you have done the right thing to solve it.

Well Barry you were right. I wish the problem had been simple but no!!
I took the needle and nozzle, I examined it with a magnifier, I took off the seals, soaked the needle and the nozzle in Liquid Reamer, gave them a session in the ultrasonic cleaner, put in new seals, lubricated everything and carefully reassembled........ and did it work - NO!!!! 'Twas just the same :sad:
New 0.2 nozzle/ needle set arrived this morning from John. The usual keen price and excellent service. Fitted into the airbrush - worked perfectly :smiling: :thumb2::tongue-out3:
So all's well that ends well. I haven't a clue how I caused damage or what the damage was but yes Barry - you were right.