Need new air regulator and water trap

[cypherzion751]

Hi,

I have an older 7 gallon air compressor that needs a new regulator and water trap. I will be using it for airbrushing and was wondering if anyone had suggestions for what I should get. I need something that can go down as low as 10-20 psi and as high as 40-60 just for airbrushing but sometimes I like to use my air tools as well. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[NC-Fordguy]

Hi,

I have an older 7 gallon air compressor that needs a new regulator and water trap. I use it for airbrushing and was wondering if anyone had suggestions for what I should get. I need something that can go down as low as 10-20 psi and as high as 40-60 just for airbrushing but sometimes I like to use my air tools as well. Any help would be appreciated.

How much do you want to spend?

 

[9GUY9]

I was just looking at this setup tonight. I have no experience with it, but I need something to dry the air going to my blast cabinet.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Compressed-..._Automotive_Tools&hash=item415bf71043&vxp=mtr

I am 100% sure its a China special, but it is a pretty basic item. So.....

 

[cypherzion751]

I don't know what to expect for pricing, I just want something that works well and will last a long time. If I can do that without paying a premium, that would be nice. I was hoping to keep it under $60 for both the pressure regulator and the water tap, but if that's unrealistic than I will go higher. I'm restoring an old Campbell-Hausfeld compressor that didn't come with them and I am trying to keep the cost down while not sacrificing reliability.

 

[NC-Fordguy]

I don't know what to expect for pricing, I just want something that works well and will last a long time. If I can do that without paying a premium, that would be nice. I was hoping to keep it under $60 for both the pressure regulator and the water tap, but if that's unrealistic than I will go higher. I'm restoring an old Campbell-Hausfeld compressor that didn't come with them and I am trying to keep the cost down while not sacrificing reliability.

I have this one on my 220v(60 gallon) compressor

http://www.sharpe1.com/sharpe/sharpe.nsf/Page/880a+air+control+unit

It's been there for a few years and It was over 100 dollars back then

I have this one on my 110v compressor (33 gal) It's not a regulator, just a moisture trap/filter as this compressor has a built in regulator.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-heav...p-00916009000P?prdNo=8&blockNo=8&blockType=G8

Either one will still let in a drip of water once in a while. This is a bad thing when painting so I also use an inline regulator when painting cars/trucks or any other painting project

I use this inline set up with disposable screw in moisture traps in addition to what is hooked up to the compressors. This helps with the use of dailing in the pressure for hvlp paint guns. Never had any water slip through all of this. The disposable moisture traps are reccomended to be replaced every couple weeks, But I'm **** when it comes to automotive spraying and will only use them once.

http://www.sharpe1.com/sharpe/sharpe.nsf/Page/16C-MR+Mini+Regulator

 

[cypherzion751]

Man, this stuff is expensive I'll have to think about those. Thank you for the response, it was really helpful

 

[RECox286]

I like the Wilkerson stuff from Grainger. Been using their stuff for a number of years, and

it works as advertised every time. You may want to use a slightly over

sized model coalescing filter with a cleanable element, and the correct sized

regulator.

Uncle Bob

 

[cypherzion751]

I'll check them out too. There is a Grainger close by so I might stop in and check it out.