Advice on air compressor setup - filter/regulator

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Hey all!

I'm planning on spraying a bumper on a budget with limited space as well. I live in a condo so the air compressor will be sitting in the corner of the living room and painting will be done in the patio...legit plumbing will not be possible and I am also restricted to 110v.

So far I have a 30gallon 2hp outputting 8.4cfm@40psi and a Astro Evo 1.4 spray gun.

I've been researching on filters, water separator, and regulators for a couple of hours but still couldn't find what I need.

Is there a difference mounting a regulator at the compressor outlet vs couple feet down the line? I think I read somewhere where Barry recommended full open and regulating just at the gun?
Which filter/water separator would work best for me on a smaller budget?

Since I won't be able to do full plumbing...I was planning on buying a 25ft coil of 1/2" copper (just for some cooling) then the filter/water separator at the end of it? I plan to mount it to a wooden board where I can move it when I'm not using it.

Any ideas/recommedations?

Thanks!
 
Ok looks like I might be going with Devilbiss QC3 and a Sharpe mini diaphragm regulator at the gun. Is there anything else I should add to it?
 
Spraying will be done out in the patio with a makeshift booth, air filters, and box fan.
 
that's a lot of setup for 1 bumper! the 25ft coil of copper tubing is a great idea-if you can sink it in a tub of cold water and put your separator at the outlet end I bet it would work really good, no real need for a regulator on the supply line if you have a diaphram reg at the gun. Our first home was a mobile home in a trailer park-I know what it's like making do!
 
Bob Hollinshead;36516 said:
that's a lot of setup for 1 bumper! the 25ft coil of copper tubing is a great idea-if you can sink it in a tub of cold water and put your separator at the outlet end I bet it would work really good, no real need for a regulator on the supply line if you have a diaphram reg at the gun. Our first home was a mobile home in a trailer park-I know what it's like making do!
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Thanks!

Earlier today I read up on electricals and was able to wire up 240v 30a outlet from the breaker box. Since I don't have a garage, the breaker box is in a spare bedroom/study and that is where I will be keeping the compressor at now...I can go with a 60 gallon! I will be picking up the Rapidair Maxline 1/2" plumbing kit, Devilbiss QC3, and diaphragm regulator at the gun for fine tuning.

Should I add more filters before the QC3 so the desiccant won't be used up as fast? If so, recommendations?

Thanks a bunch!
 
The amount of moisture in your air is all relative to how much humidity is in the air. The hotter the air is the tougher it is to remove. A basic cartridge style water separator before the desiccant is a good idea. Some of the SPI users that frequent here do mobile repairs-I would bet their setups are simple enough they could add a lot of advice to this thread.
 
One bumper for now and side skirts / rear bumper later this year. I also paint door handles and small parts on the side for extra income...been using aerosol paint from automotivetouchup/paintscratch and 2k clear out of preval...
 
Bob Hollinshead;36523 said:
The amount of moisture in your air is all relative to how much humidity is in the air. The hotter the air is the tougher it is to remove. A basic cartridge style water separator before the desiccant is a good idea. Some of the SPI users that frequent here do mobile repairs-I would bet their setups are simple enough they could add a lot of advice to this thread.
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So then I shouldn't have to worry too much about moisture since the compressor will be indoors with the A/C running?
 
you might be right, you could run a test. let the compressor pump up, simulate 3 minutes of spray time per bumper coat, and see how much water accumulates in the tank and trap.
 
Bob Hollinshead;36546 said:
you might be right, you could run a test. let the compressor pump up, simulate 3 minutes of spray time per bumper coat, and see how much water accumulates in the tank and trap.
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Thanks for the help Bob! I went ahead and ordered the Devilbiss QC3 and a Motorguard M60 also. Figured might as well buy once and not have to really upgrade when I move out of this condo into a place with a garage.
 
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