need some clarification re compressors

[Byron]

Okay, I'm totally new and have ordered the DVD instruction video Don recommends for newbies, also following advice on using ready to use golden paints. I bought Airbrush: AZTEK A470 kit. Compressor: Scorpion I.

My question: The compressor only came with the water trap. Do I need a regulator? If yes, do i need a special type?
I trying like crazy to assemble what is I need to start practicing the lessons on this web site, it is just I'm not sure and I've been searching in the forums to get a better understanding. Like the water filter has these openings on the sides, what are these for? Does a special type regulator use these holes? Can I just buy a standard type regulator from my local HomeDepot and screw that into the line-out of the water trap?
Anyway, any and all advice is most welcomed.
Thanks,
Byron

[mayhem]

I have a small compressor...with 10' of hose comin from it to cool the water in the line before it hits the water trap so it will work right"thanks axiguy"...then my regulater screwed in to the hose and the my water trap, then of course my ab line and brush..I have a CH trap and reg ,my reg doesnt have the holes your talking about so I dont know about that...mine has the in hole and out hole so does my water trap.

hope this helps you out ! if not somebody with more expierience will be by im sure..

good luck

[topgun3208]

You will need a regulator to control the different pressures while airbrushing. higher psi for thicker paint, and lower psi for milk consistency paint. the "holes" in the water trap are for your hoses, they are marked with an arrow for the direction of airflow and that is how u route your hoses. most reg. and traps take 1/4"NPT fittings. if u are unsure, take it to home depot or whatever and they can get u squared away