Portable Sand Blaster - moisture, or new Gun

[PeteNZ]

That is a very small compressor for sandblasting use. You stated that the nozzle clogs up every minute or two; I'd expect it to, as pressure will drop off rapidly with a compressor that isn't able to keep up. You can certainly try a shorter media hose, but in the end, if you intend to do much sandblasting, you'll want a more capable compressor.

I hear you. I had looked up the flow info and specs.
Also communicated with orzito just a few weeks ago, who said it seemed more likely to be the blast unit, after asking what comp I was using and media.

What compressor for home would be suitable please? My options would be: bunnings, mitre10, tool shed, and maybe machinery house.

Pete

 

[PeteNZ]

Have you tried blocking the gun discharge with your gloved finger and then depressing the trigger? That usually temporarily clears the blockage so you can temporarily resume blasting.

It’s only a temporary reprieve though, and if it works you will still have to sift the media or the debris / oversized particles will again make their way to the gun orifice in short order.

Hello, I have put a gloved finger over the nozzle, and also slipped the media feed hose off the gun, and back on again.

You are correct in saying this does help a bit some times.

I did still find last time I used it, just putting the blast hose into the hopper burried in media seemed to be a positive step

Pete

 

[racecougar]

I hear you. I had looked up the flow info and specs.
Also communicated with orzito just a few weeks ago, who said it seemed more likely to be the blast unit, after asking what comp I was using and media.

What compressor for home would be suitable please? My options would be: bunnings, mitre10, tool shed, and maybe machinery house.

Pete

5HP 60 gallon compressors are typically the minimum for little blasting operations at home. Even then, you'll have to stop and let the compressor catch up.