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[wingwalker]

Anyone have any ideas on how to set up an air dryer on a compressor without spending $100+ on one.

[fxstcguy98]

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[fxstcguy98]

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[cruizer]

Try this link, I am sure it'll help out some:
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[bzer1]

Hey wingwalker, The problem here is that removing moisture from your compressed air is almost always more expensive than actually getting compressed air. I have a refrigerated air dryer 2 water traps a coalescing filter and disposible inline filters. I also have an automatic water purge on my compressor. First thing you can do is to get some inline spray gun filters. They're cheap and disposible. The second thing you can do is get an automatic purge for your compressor...also cheap and easy to install. Now comes the expensive part. Good dessicant filters are very expensive but are worth the money you'll spend. coalescing filters are good for removing moisture but not as your only means. They're a point of use filter and will soak if used alone. I use one on my blasting booth. The best thing to start with is a water trap and at the bottom use a water seperator which are easy to find. it should look like this |_s_| with the bowl hanging below the piping. Just keep an eye on it and drain it often. That should remove about most of your liquid water. If you have the room to do 2 that would be better. Then you can look at coalescing filters, but if you use them make sure that you buy extra elements so you can exchange them often. Get plenty of inline filters Look at the handle of the gun...that's what you want. [/url]http://www.caswellplating.com/powder/powder_coat.htm Hope this helps. Good luck.

[wingwalker]

Thanks for the info.
Not real familar with some of the terms used but after some more research I will. I live in the Southeast and we are having nothing but humidity plus, big time.
I am just getting started in this and want to do it right. Already I can see the humidity is a biggie.
It was recommended to use metal or steel piping. What about PVC

Thanks again,

[sswee]

wingwalker,
I've used PVC and seen it used by others in areas where it doesn't get real cold BUT using PVC is not recommended by anyone I've seen. I also can tell you that you don't want to be close to it if you have a rupture. Black pipe is the safe way to go.

Just like sswee said black pipe is the way to go.. just remember it rot's from the inside out.

[joebear]

So why not use copper pipe? Easier to cut and solder than getting someone to thread black pipe to the right length for you.
SMILE!!

[pickleboy]

Originally Posted by joebear

So why not use copper pipe? Easier to cut and solder than getting someone to thread black pipe to the right length for you.
SMILE!!

unless you silver solder it wont hold up to the pressure of a full compressor load. soft solder works great on water at 60-75 psi but is not meant for 100-150 of air pressure. also the swell and shrink of the copper under load even though minimal will break the solder joint in time.