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Joe 73
I've seen it mentioned a couple times. But is a diaphragm regulator a "requirement" for better results? My tekna copper came with a devilbiss digital regulator. Do I need to get a diaphragm one instead??
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Senile Old Fart
Is your regulator like this one ?
If so it is a diaphragm regulator .
If it is like this one
I would put it in the drawer , although It could be used with good results if your air supply is large enough that the tank pressure remains constant. It your tank pressure drops 20 psi a diaphragm type will compensate for that, a bleed screw type wont and your gun adjustment will vary with tank pressure changes. I think the $35 to buy a true diaphram regulator is a low cost measure to take one more variable out of the equation of success. RTI is what I have used for years, inexpensive and reliable .
If so it is a diaphragm regulator .
If it is like this one
I would put it in the drawer , although It could be used with good results if your air supply is large enough that the tank pressure remains constant. It your tank pressure drops 20 psi a diaphragm type will compensate for that, a bleed screw type wont and your gun adjustment will vary with tank pressure changes. I think the $35 to buy a true diaphram regulator is a low cost measure to take one more variable out of the equation of success. RTI is what I have used for years, inexpensive and reliable .
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Joe 73
I've seen that one but thats not what came with my copper. Mine looks like this. http://www.autorefinishdevilbiss.com/products/tekna/tekna-copper-premium-spray-guns.aspx
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Joe 73
Thanks for the replies. Diaphragm it is. I'll be picking up two of them. Thanks again.