I have spent the better part of today searching here and elsewhere but did not find any info on point. I am admittedly "search challenged" so forgive me if this is a redundant post. This will most likely be the only paint job I will ever do.
My current setup is a follows:
- Compressor
220 VAC / 3 HP / 12 SCFM @ 90 PSI / 60 Gal / rebranded 2-piston single-stage Puma (Northern Tool NorthStar). The compressor outlet is 1/2" with a 1/2" ball valve at the tank outlet.
- Aftercooler (located between pump and tank)
-B&M transmission oil coiler with 1/2" NPT fittings and a shrouded 1500 CFM fam pulling air through the cooler. 1/2" NPT in/out water trap between cooler and tank. The plumbing is 1/2" copper tubing. The temperature at the tank inlet is typicaly ~10* F above ambient.
- Paint Both/area
Plastic sheeting hung from the ceiling near the perimeter of a 2 car garage excluding the door opening. I will be painting with the door open. The car will be placed parallel to the door.
- Due to space constraints, the compressor is located at the corner of the garage adjacent to the door.
The plan is to run a 50' x 1/2" Flexzilla hose from the compressor to a backpack-mounted filtration system. From the filtration system, I will run a 6' x 3/8" Flexzilla hose to a gun-mounted regulator using 3/8" high flow fittings. I know I need a water separator, a filter, and a desiccant dryer. For filtration and oil separation I am considering a Motergard M60 with 1/2" fittings. I saw here in another post that an Arrow 2 Qt descendant dryer is a good choice.
- What is a recommended gun-mounted regulator?
- What is a recommended regulator for the compressor outlet?
- What other filters/devices should I consider? I don't want to go crazy spending on equipment that will be used for this job and most likely not get used again (or very rarely).
- I value the opinion of the members on this site so your critique of my ideas is encouraged.
Cheers,
Emil
My current setup is a follows:
- Compressor
220 VAC / 3 HP / 12 SCFM @ 90 PSI / 60 Gal / rebranded 2-piston single-stage Puma (Northern Tool NorthStar). The compressor outlet is 1/2" with a 1/2" ball valve at the tank outlet.
- Aftercooler (located between pump and tank)
-B&M transmission oil coiler with 1/2" NPT fittings and a shrouded 1500 CFM fam pulling air through the cooler. 1/2" NPT in/out water trap between cooler and tank. The plumbing is 1/2" copper tubing. The temperature at the tank inlet is typicaly ~10* F above ambient.
- Paint Both/area
Plastic sheeting hung from the ceiling near the perimeter of a 2 car garage excluding the door opening. I will be painting with the door open. The car will be placed parallel to the door.
- Due to space constraints, the compressor is located at the corner of the garage adjacent to the door.
The plan is to run a 50' x 1/2" Flexzilla hose from the compressor to a backpack-mounted filtration system. From the filtration system, I will run a 6' x 3/8" Flexzilla hose to a gun-mounted regulator using 3/8" high flow fittings. I know I need a water separator, a filter, and a desiccant dryer. For filtration and oil separation I am considering a Motergard M60 with 1/2" fittings. I saw here in another post that an Arrow 2 Qt descendant dryer is a good choice.
- What is a recommended gun-mounted regulator?
- What is a recommended regulator for the compressor outlet?
- What other filters/devices should I consider? I don't want to go crazy spending on equipment that will be used for this job and most likely not get used again (or very rarely).
- I value the opinion of the members on this site so your critique of my ideas is encouraged.
Cheers,
Emil