It Works In Spite Of??
Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 12:17 am
I've been using this water separator on my baby 20 gal/5hp compressor for over a year now. Pic attached. Not a hint of water getting thru (although I do have a red "ball" filter at the gun), The filter at the compressor is dry. This is just a $40 Amazon deal. Having a bit more knowledge now, I realize that the filter needs to be sway from the compressor to allow the air to cool and (with drains) allow the moisture to condense). But, for some reason, it seems to work.
So, I said all that to ask this.........maybe I am mixing 2 posts into one but, I am in the process of getting a 2 stage/80gal compressor. Ultimately I will have the copper piping with drains before the filters but to get me going right away, can I just hook a 6 foot air line (3/8") from the comp. to the filter unit (not the pictured filter--a much better unit). Not ideal, I know but considering what I have now, will it be that bad (at least temporary?). Keeping in mind, I am doing bike parts and my spray time is less than 5 min each time, so, I don't think the compressor will be running a lot during that time--maybe not building a lot of heat. Am I on the right track or totally crazy?