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« on: February 08, 2010, 09:45:20 am »
hey guys!  i have a 33 gal craftsman air compressor that i use pretty regularly and i'd like to install an air dryer in line to help keep the moisture out of my tools and also out of the paint gun when the fumes start flying on the build.  does anyone have any good ideas?  i'd like a simple desiccant in line filter that i can drain regularly that attaches to the wall.  i tried one from lowes awhile back, but it really restricted the air flow and made it very inconsistent.  i'd also like to keep this as cheap as possible, so any ideas are greatly appreciated!  thanks guys!!
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« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2010, 03:13:31 pm »
Quote from: wannabridin on February 08, 2010, 09:45:20 am
hey guys!  i have a 33 gal craftsman air compressor that i use pretty regularly and i'd like to install an air dryer in line to help keep the air out of my tools and also out of the paint gun when the fumes start flying on the build.  does anyone have any good ideas?  i'd like a simple desiccant in line filter that i can drain regularly that attaches to the wall.  i tried one from lowes awhile back, but it really restricted the air flow and made it very inconsistent.  i'd also like to keep this as cheap as possible, so any ideas are greatly appreciated!  thanks guys!!

Your best bet is to not use an air compressor if you don't want air in the line. lol.  Cool

But seriously.... try to find a reputable automotive paint supplier and they will be able to give you a list of the best air accessories they recommend. Your local PPG store? You could also go to a few good body shops around and see if they'd be willing to let you look at their dryers.
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« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2010, 05:25:35 pm »
haha, proofread fail!!!  fixed!

thanks for that suggestion havoc, i'll have to do that when i get home this weekend!  any other suggestions from people that have solutions? 
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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2010, 05:41:57 pm »
You get what you pay for. Cambell Hausfeld makes some nice ones, they're what we use at my school
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2010, 10:38:34 pm »
Quote from: wannabridin on February 08, 2010, 05:25:35 pm
any other suggestions from people that have solutions? 

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Here are some solutions for you.

http://www.airvacuumprocess.com/index.html

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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2010, 11:10:52 pm »
Quote from: BlindJoe on February 08, 2010, 05:41:57 pm
You get what you pay for. Cambell Hausfeld makes some nice ones, they're what we use at my school

those are what i use on MY 33 gallon craftsman compressor. i have since 2000.
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« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2010, 08:47:31 am »
Quote from: HavocTurbo on February 08, 2010, 10:38:34 pm
Quote from: wannabridin on February 08, 2010, 05:25:35 pm
any other suggestions from people that have solutions?  

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Here are some solutions for you.

http://www.airvacuumprocess.com/index.html

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sorry havoc!  i meant no disrespect with that one at all!!  i was just keeping the floor open to MORE suggestions.  sorry buddy...

thanks for the input though, its very helpful!!  i'll be going on a little shopping trip when i get home i hope! 

bucky, where'd you get your dryers, and about how much did you pay, if you don't mind my asking...
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« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2010, 09:06:31 am »
Don't forget to drain the tank itself. It collects water. If you can hang your lines uphill, you can get most/all of the water to roll back into the tank and just drain it there.

Some in line drainers have in line oilers too. Probably not too good for painting.
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« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2010, 01:08:09 pm »
Quote from: wannabridin on February 09, 2010, 08:47:31 am
sorry havoc!  i meant no disrespect with that one at all!!  i was just keeping the floor open to MORE suggestions.  sorry buddy...

Lol just jackin your chain. Keep what MC said in mind.... some of the more luxurious ones have inline oilers. Make your paint all nasty and can ruin a good gun.

Hope you find something that suits your needs.
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« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2010, 03:54:24 pm »
ya, i've made a much better drain utilizing a couple of 90's and an extended piece of brass pipe with a 90 degree ball valve so the drain comes out the side of the tank and allows a much tighter seal than the horrible excuse for drain valve that craftsman puts on there...

i like the uphill idea, but the main goal here is to keep the water out of the lines and equipment before it gets there, especially in the humid dallas air.  this is where the dryer would come into play.  ideally i'd like to have a line dryer AND an intake dryer, but i don't know if these are made.  anyone know about a possible intake air dryer??   Grin Grin
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« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2010, 03:55:52 pm »
i'd love to install a garage-pak system, but hell, their dryers are $345!!!  

http://www.garage-pak.com/garage/home.php?cat=272

but the garage pak systems are really neat!!
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« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2010, 05:39:45 pm »
look at caswell plating's website...

I think they have an inline dryer for the powdercoating guns that might be right up your alley.
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« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2010, 06:29:15 pm »
Quote from: wannabridin on February 09, 2010, 08:47:31 am
Quote from: HavocTurbo on February 08, 2010, 10:38:34 pm
Quote from: wannabridin on February 08, 2010, 05:25:35 pm
any other suggestions from people that have solutions?  

Ouch!!!  Cry

Here are some solutions for you.

http://www.airvacuumprocess.com/index.html

In Tomball, TX.


sorry havoc!  i meant no disrespect with that one at all!!  i was just keeping the floor open to MORE suggestions.  sorry buddy...

thanks for the input though, its very helpful!!  i'll be going on a little shopping trip when i get home i hope! 

bucky, where'd you get your dryers, and about how much did you pay, if you don't mind my asking...

i dont remember where they came from now, but i think they were around 100 for the pair back in 2000 or 2001
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