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Good air dryer under 100?

PostPosted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 12:25 pm
by Jesseddavis
Does anyone know a good air dryer under 100 dollars? I have a 50gal 4 hp compresser. I have a water seperater and 2 bead dryers on and still have issues. Any ideas?

Re: Good air dryer under 100?

PostPosted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 3:51 pm
by '68 Coronet R/T
If you are using that compressor for autobody and paint work it is too small.
Compressors that put out just barely enough CFM to operate a single tool (spray gun, DA) will run constantly while in use. This generates a lot of heat which generates a lot of moisture.
Another thing to check is that your water separators are far enough away from your compressor. The moisture needs time to condense in the piping before it reaches the separators.

Re: Good air dryer under 100?

PostPosted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 5:15 pm
by DarrelK
Yeah, I'd be shopping for another compressor before I spent much time getting that rainmaker under control. You'll end up spending a lot of more money and still end up probably buying a new compressor.

Re: Good air dryer under 100?

PostPosted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 5:40 pm
by Jesseddavis
Well its brand new... i prob have under 40 hours on it. And to be fair its fine long as the humidity is down lol. But i cant put everything on hold every weekend it rains...i think im just going to spend the money and get a good dryer. Yhese are tge cheap ines. 30 bucks a piece. What im asking is whats the best bang for my buck aroumd 100 to 150 dollars

Re: Good air dryer under 100?

PostPosted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 5:42 pm
by Jesseddavis
Already locked my cheap da up twice. Dont wanna use my snap on with it. And scared to spray anything with my teknas. So i use my cheap tools on it. 15 dollar primer gun and such.. but..... while spraying i see water getting in it..... thats no good

Re: Good air dryer under 100?

PostPosted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 5:44 pm
by Jesseddavis
If i can get it where its not locking my tools up ill be happy. Dont plan on painting anything major with it.. i use the booth at the shop on the weekends for that.

Re: Good air dryer under 100?

PostPosted: Mon May 07, 2018 11:12 am
by OVautoguy
When it comes to your tools, you will always get what you pay for. I bought one for the shop from our Matco guy. Works great.