Re: dissicant dryers.Do they work?
I haven't been able to keep this thread out of my head since I read it as I know first hand how important prep and dry air really are!!!!
I am thinking about buying dessicant in bulk and making a filter out of 2" PVC. Glue on a cap on 1 end and a screw on cap on the other end. Both ends will have air nipples for the hoses.
I may make several, 1 for the air we use for the PC gun and a bigger one for the PA Blaster we are just about finished with.
Of course, we already have the other type of air/water seperator inline which will cut down on moisture that must be absorbed by the dess.
Having a removable end will allow the dess. to be emptied and dried/replaced.
The only concern I have is how much pressure the PVC cannister would hold!
Any thoughts on this before I race off to Home Depot?
I have also read that the plumbing that is between the unit using the air and the compressor has a LOT to do with how much moisture ends up at the end of the line and we are seriously looking at that as well. ( I even talked to Johnny about running the air line through the office which is always air conditioned as we store our powder there.) Houston is very humid and moisture abounds!!!
Mike
Sho Me Coatings
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