jcmeyer5
Having fun learning!
I am still in the infancy of my restoration (still getting metalwork and base epoxy done). I expect I will be into color next summer. Right now I am running an aftercooler and filter (after compressor, before tank) on the compressor. I have another filter after the compressor, but before the 30' of copper 3/4 line. I have built a fairly substantial desiccant dryer that will be used for the booth. After the desiccant dryer, I plan a Motorguard filter to catch anything and everything else. I will have a small desiccant filter inline with the gun as an indicator of the main dryer's health. Frankly, with as much painting as I will (not) do, that desiccant dryer should not need changed for a long time. Air is already pretty dry coming out of the 2nd filter now, so should be in good shape.... but considering a hillbilly ice bucket cooler as well. Why not?
Anyway, the plan is for the dryer and the Motorguard to be booth dedicated. This means I have to pipe (hose preferably) air over to them. I will have approximately 15 feet between the end of my copper and the inlet on the dryer. I want to avoid quick-couplers until I get to the gun (and maybe even there). The only problem I see is getting a hose that has a fitting that turns on the end so that I can screw it into the copper. Once I screw in one end, screwing in the other end will unscrew the screwed in end. I can get a whip section with a swivel MNPT (or female), but only up to 5 feet in length. After that, I would need to get an adapter to splice it to some more 3/4 hose.
Unless you guys have a better solution?
Anyway, the plan is for the dryer and the Motorguard to be booth dedicated. This means I have to pipe (hose preferably) air over to them. I will have approximately 15 feet between the end of my copper and the inlet on the dryer. I want to avoid quick-couplers until I get to the gun (and maybe even there). The only problem I see is getting a hose that has a fitting that turns on the end so that I can screw it into the copper. Once I screw in one end, screwing in the other end will unscrew the screwed in end. I can get a whip section with a swivel MNPT (or female), but only up to 5 feet in length. After that, I would need to get an adapter to splice it to some more 3/4 hose.
Unless you guys have a better solution?