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New Aztec airbrush- some advice and help pls
spongya
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Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 04:53 PM UTC
I've finally bought myself an airbrush on Ebay... an Aztek Deluxe Resin Airbrush Set with Wooden Case. The only (of the two) problem is that there's no manual with it. I've asked the seller, and looked online, but I wanted to ask here as well: does anyone have a digital copy? I would like to make sure I properly use and maintain it before firing it up.

Talking about using it... there's another problem. My compressor only has a regular, 1/8" bsp size thread hose... And Aztec does not. Again; I looked online, I asked vendors, but no answer yet, so here I am asking you.

There's this one (http://www.tcpglobal.com/ABDA-AZTEK.html#.WS2VzevyvIU) but it's in the US; it's not available on Amazon.uk; at least it's not in stock (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Master-Airbrush-Conversion-Airbrushes-Connector/dp/B0038NPFZQ).

I can't find the size of the Aztec connector online, so I'm not sure what I should be ordering.

Does anyone have any suggestions? What hose/adaptor should I buy?

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Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 05:34 PM UTC
Aztek airbrush adapters are made by several companies and can be found on Amazon. The info below is from the Master brand company...

" Aztek airbrush thread size is proprietary to Aztek, but is approximately M3 0.3 mm size
Adapter has 1/8" BSP male threads on the outside and Aztec size female threads on the inside
The adapters 1/8" BSP hose thread size is the most common hose fitting size used for many popular airbrush brands like Master and Iwata"

I don't have a manual or a source for a digital manual. Hopefully this is useful to you.
Cheers,
Paul H
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Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 07:48 PM UTC
Dear Paul,

That's my problem: I can't find them on Amazon (except for the one that is not in stock.)

I missed the 0.3mm part; that's something I should have caught. Thank you
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Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 08:57 PM UTC
Check with these people, they seem to have it in stock.

https://airbrushes.com/product_info.php?products_id=810

Also check this video on YouTube for operating instructions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLsHaItrAu4

Cheers,
Joe
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Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 09:02 PM UTC
Andras,
Have you been to testor.com they may have the part you need.
My aztek came with a adapter for the compressor.

Andy
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Posted: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - 04:45 AM UTC
also on Aliexpress you find adapter of every size you need,cheap and free shipping
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Posted: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - 01:36 PM UTC
Dear All,

Thank you for the answers. I was reluctant to order from American sites (shipping can be expensive), but Aliexpress sure looks like a good alternative

Thank you again.

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Posted: Thursday, June 01, 2017 - 08:20 AM UTC
I have the same air brush with the wooden case and 6 or so nozzles mine came with
1. Hose
1.adapater for the compressed
1.paper instructions on how to use and clean
2. Different instruction DVD one for usa players and one for pal.

I have broken 2 of these brushes due to paint in the trigger and restore has replace them both times no questions asked as long as you don't take it apart
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