Air system upgrades!

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StolenFox

Thought I would share some photos of some of the work I've done to get my air system closer to "project ready"

First, I built my air manifold with 1" copper tubing. I've got several drop legs and separate feeds for general air work and the spray gun. The 3/8 soft line will be replaced once I get my new pump mounted. Still thinking on how to cool the air before it goes into the tank. Copper coil, heavy truck fluid cooler, or something homemade.
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Next, after looking at the various final filtration set ups I decided to build my own desiccant dryer. This is made from 304 stainless steel and is tig welded. I'll install a sight glass in the 1" NPT outlet and the 1/2 outlets are for air-in / air-out.

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S.F.
 
Just a heads up, having the dessicant beads in a bag is a big plus because otherwise they can and will break up and get into stuff. I don't know what diameter your project is but it looks too small for the ct30 bag. Maybe there is one out there that will fit yours. The bag also works as a fine filter.
 
I've always thought an old beer fridge would make a great refrigerated dryer. Just bore holes in the side for copper tubing, put a nice long winding in there with a little fan to push air across the windings. Seal the penetrations with spray can urethane foam and plumb it in. Just leave enough room for some of your favorite beverage...
 
crashtech;28486 said:
Just a heads up, having the dessicant beads in a bag is a big plus because otherwise they can and will break up and get into stuff. I don't know what diameter your project is but it looks too small for the ct30 bag. Maybe there is one out there that will fit yours. The bag also works as a fine filter.

What is the desiccant bag made of? Perhaps I could make my own to fit the chamber I built. The chamber is approx 3" I.D. X 12" long.

S.F.
 
crashtech;28495 said:
I honestly don't know. In the next month or so I will be replacing the bag in my ct30 and could provide a sample of the material, but that will probably be too late for you.

I'll happily pay the shipping if you'd be willing to send your old one for me to analyze. This project is a slow one as I've got to install my new compressor pump, create a cooler of sorts between the tank and pump, finish stripping everything from the doors forward, buy the SPI stuff, buy a spray gun and the finally shoot epoxy. I'm hoping to have the car in epoxy before winter!

S.F.
 
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