Noob compressor question re: filter/regulator

[Pwaley]

Happy Saturday fellas and fellettes!

I purchased a Rol-Air VT20TB air compressor and am looking at a downstream piggyback air filter. Then I came across filter/regulator combos. If I purchased one of the combo filter/regulators, do I let the aftermarket one regulate the air or do I let the built-in regulate air flow?

Which is better/safer, just going with a standard air filter and letting the onboard regulator do its job or get the combo unit? Sorry for my lack of air compressor knowledge!

I got some o' dis sweet juice coming in today. Breaking in the engine with the included oil and then using this RP liquid you feel me?!

 

[Pwaley]

Bump, no one got two cents? =)

 

[joe_padavano]

You want to regulate pressure as close to point of use as possible. Crank the factory regulator to full pressure, use the downstream regulator as the one that you adjust. This takes out any pressure drop in the piping.

 

[larry_g]

You want to regulate pressure as close to point of use as possible. Crank the factory regulator to full pressure, use the downstream regulator as the one that you adjust. This takes out any pressure drop in the piping.

I fully agree with your first two points but it does nothing to to eliminate pressure drop in the line, what it does is allows you to better compensate for line loss at the point of use.

Personally I would eliminate the factory regulator as many of them are of low quality and it will be a restriction in flow. Use a regulator at the point of use.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[Pwaley]

Thanks guys. I decided that I'm not doing anything critical and a quality in-line filter will do.

Picked up a NOS USA made Wilkerson 5 micron air filter rated for 250psi. METAL BOWL with sight glass was an absolute necessity! New ones are all made in China now.

I came across this Wilkerson inline filter rated for 5 micron. How does something like this work?

 

[bob15]

Not a fan of R-P compressor oil. Had it turn to a slurpy in my compressor several winters ago. Bought different compressor oil, re-flushed all the r-p out and haven't had any trouble since. Maybe you'll have better luck.

The picture shows an inline filter for something like a paint gun. It is a disposable, throw-away unit. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwigleTB0LLvAhVkEVkFHRx9AEkQFjAAegQIERAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wilkersoncorp.com%2F9EM-TK-190%2F9EM-F01.pdf&usg=AOvVaw3GNwWjpr28QIhsRybg9GEU

 

[jjwithers]

I have a similar question. I have a 60 gallon compressor I just installed. I plan on running hose and outlets around the garage for basic air tools and tire fillers, etc.
However I do have a sandblast cabinet (snap on) that requires 18cfm.

My compressor can handle it but I'm wondering where Install the regulator and dryer/oil remover?

Should the oil remover be close to the compressor and the regulator be close to the blast cabinet?

I'll be using about 75' of pipe throughout the garage with 5 outlets for tools, and one outlet for the blast cabinet.

TIA

-JJ

 

[seber]

The dryer should also be as far from the compressor as possible. That will allow the air to cool and you will improve water removal.