Moisture filter. Where and which do I buy?

[krisnet55]

Im not to sure what exactly is it that I need but I was told I need a moisture trap or filter. I was wondering what you pros have and wher can I get this sort of stuff. A website would be helpful and also which to buy. Thanks

[nuttyman]

you can get them anywhere. @ any hardware store or just about anywhere on line. now how you set up your air feed & what material you use will greatly influence their effectiveness. TPTools has some good info if you are unsure or have any questions.

[FigureLLC]

we use a 10cfm -45F dewpoint desiccant filter from mcmaster. it was about $100. preceding that in the line is a coalescing filter, proceding there is a regulator with a small coalescing filter to catch tiny silica particles from the desiccant. mcmaster is expensive, but you get good stuff. i use some harbor freight items with good luck, but i haven't experienced good things with their compressed air products.

number 1 thing you need to do is drain your compressor tank regularly. i installed an "auto drain" from harbor freight that was like $12. works like a charm. you plumb a pilot into the blow off valve line, and every time the compressor cycles on or off the pressure difference opens the drain valve for a split second to blow out the water (twice per cycle).

[krisnet55]

Originally Posted by FigureLLC

we use a 10cfm -45F dewpoint desiccant filter from mcmaster. it was about $100. preceding that in the line is a coalescing filter, proceding there is a regulator with a small coalescing filter to catch tiny silica particles from the desiccant. mcmaster is expensive, but you get good stuff. i use some harbor freight items with good luck, but i haven't experienced good things with their compressed air products.

number 1 thing you need to do is drain your compressor tank regularly. i installed an "auto drain" from harbor freight that was like $12. works like a charm. you plumb a pilot into the blow off valve line, and every time the compressor cycles on or off the pressure difference opens the drain valve for a split second to blow out the water (twice per cycle).

Is this what your talking about?

This one
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42221

or

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46960

Thanks

[97Dually]

The second one would be the one you want. Its rated up to 145 psi, which is a more normal operating range for most compressors.

[FigureLLC]

i'm pretty sure they're both the same. hf seems to be sloppy about having two or three different part numbers for the same things. jet tools does that, too, i forget why the rep said. anyway, the plastic tube is rated for 145, but i didn't try it. i used copper. this article i found helpful: http://www.paragoncode.com/shop/compressor/

[97Dually]

These are the 2 filters I use on my system along with an inline desiccant filter.

http://www.handsontools.com/store-pr...ter_22261.html

http://www.handsontools.com/store-pr...-Kit_5053.html