Nachtjaeger Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 OK gentlemen, I need a new Compressor. My old hand me down compressor finally gave up the ghost. Any recommendations on what to drop some money on? What are you guys using with success? Thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeyforgothispassword Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 I can’t recommend any particular brand of compressor, I just suggest getting one with the biggest tank possible. I’ve got a small “no-name” dual piston compressor with a 3.5l tank, it’s nice and quiet and has lasted at least a decade. I noticed that your in Florida, so I’m going to assume that you’ve got to cope with high humidity, so would CO2 be an option for you? I’ve never used it, but others swear by it, especially as it’s moisture free so no need for water traps. Nachtjaeger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachtjaeger Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Yes I do live in South Florida. Humidity is an issue here when painting anything indoor and outdoor.....Lol. I have heard of using C02. It makes sense. and yes my little pancake compressor from Harbor Freight has a 3 gallon tank. I dont mind spending the money on something of good quality and quiet. Thank you for your input. Really appreciate it. Out2gtcha and Smokeyforgothispassword 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeyforgothispassword Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 I’m in a high humidity area myself, I often hear CO2 being recommended, but I’ve never done anything about it. This is pretty much what I use (the same but mines not painted) it’s been going solid for ages, is really quiet, but because it has the word “hobby” attached to it, it wasn’t cheap. Hobby Compressor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertD Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 I don't use CO2 for painting because even though I'm in the Pacific Northwest the air is pretty dry here. I did use CO2 when I had a salt water reef aquarium. Once you buy the cylinder it's really inexpensive to fill at a local welding supply. You usually just trade in the cylinder for a full one one so you don't have to wait. It really might be a good option for a high humidity area. Out2gtcha and Smokeyforgothispassword 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachtjaeger Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 To combat the humidity I was just thinking of putting like 2 inline moisture traps. My home is A/C so the air should have very little moisture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeyforgothispassword Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Being air conditioned you shouldn’t have any moisture issues, but your 2 trap plan would work even without the aircon. I usually spray in the shed, it gets up to the high 30’s and is constantly up in the high 70-80% humidity, and using one of these Iwata pistol grip water trap and the moisture trap included with the compressor, water isn’t a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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