Dampness sandblaster

[Scottishross]

A think water has got into my sand blaster

A used it last week it was fine but used it today and all the sand is sticking together
The unit is sealed but a have had a lot of rain the past week typical scottish weather

How do a dry it out

Strip all the sand out and dry it

 

[jakemac]

Pull the sand and bake it. Don't forget to blow out all the pipes and hoses.

 

[joe_padavano]

A think water has got into my sand blaster

A used it last week it was fine but used it today and all the sand is sticking together
The unit is sealed but a have had a lot of rain the past week typical scottish weather

How do a dry it out

Strip all the sand out and dry it

The term you are looking for is "humidity"...

Either bake all the sand in an oven or spread it out on a tarp in the sun until dry.

 

[jakemac]

He lives in Scotland, "Sun" and "Dry" aren't terms they're familiar with this time of year.

 

[383 240z]

The term you are looking for is "humidity"...

Either bake all the sand in an oven or spread it out on a tarp in the sun until dry.

Sun? In Scotland? Your a funny guy!!

 

[Warrenator]

I was just thinking about this.... how about a heat lamp inside the sandblast cabinet for a few days, maybe reach in and stir the sand every day... just to cut down on the handling.

 

[Scottishross]

He lives in Scotland, "Sun" and "Dry" aren't terms they're familiar with this time of year.

It's still raining ha ha

We only get a few sunny days

 

[Kensgarage]

Yeah but with those nuns in your avatar who gives a damn.

 

[Scottishross]

Ha ha

 

[dodge610]

Ha ha

Is your sandblaster a cabinet style.

 

[Scottishross]

This is it

 

[dodge610]

Drain it out put it thru a screen what makes it thru the screen should be good to use. what is left in the screen put in the oven to dry. Then put it in the sandblaster. when your not using it get yourself some stuff they call damp rid that will keep the dampness out of it. that company carries the holders to put it in. I use 4 containers in my cabinet never had a dampness problem in 10 yr. since i started using it. PM me if you have any questions.

 

[Scottishross]

Thanks for the info mate cheers

 

[Scottishross]

The spare room comes in handy for a few things


Drying the sand out ha ha

 

[OccupantRJ]

That's a lot of sand for one cabinet.

 

[Scottishross]

U think so

Do a have too much sand in it

It's about 20kg

 

[1969]

I've never used sand in my cabinet blaster....... silicon carbide.

 

[Scottishross]

Sand like material think it's glass to be honest it came with the cabinet

 

[OccupantRJ]

If you have a suction cabinet, too much sand weight can keep it from drafting properly. You only need enough to prevent running out of it while blasting. If air cannot enter the suction end of the suction tube, not enough air will flow through it. This air flow is what pulls sand in behind it.