XChris1632X Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I finally got my truck to a clean barn with plenty of room and a compressor to use so I can get this painted. About 20 mins into sanding on my truck yesterday the compressor is spitting water like someone hooked it up to a garden hose. It is a Cambel Hausfeld 60gallon/6hp but only single stage. I know it is a little underpowered for what I like to use but I am trying to make it work. The problem is that with the DA it is running so much that the water is just insane. I know it wont be as bad without the DA but it will be too much to paint with. I went to NAPA today and bought a $50 water trap filter and it isnt catching anything. Infact the water is just going right through it just the same as before. Having a lot of hose shouldn't affect the water build up should it? I am running with about 50 ft of hose attached, but I dont see how that makes a difference. What are some things I can do to make this thing work without water going into my paint job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTHER91 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 empty the compressor on the bottom of it it should have a drain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted August 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 oh i empty that every 20 mins. it builds up rather quickly after 20-30 mins of running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NXfedRam Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Interested in painting another dodge truck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted August 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I gotta get this one painted first, and it is just set back after set back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 we have driers on our compressors at work, you def need one if you want a contamination free paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 we have driers on our compressors at work, you def need one if you want a contamination free paint job. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=98904 I use one similar to this keeps all the water out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponyjr1647545514 Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 ive got the same problem on my little on at home....but i broke off my filter..opps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted August 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 I am thinking part of the problem is the fact that I am over working it and it is getting hot and drawing the moisture in. Any other suggestions as to why it is collecting so much moisture? If I was to buy a bigger one, say 80 gallon 2 stage 5.5 hp would that eliminate the moisture since it wont have to run near as much. I have always heard this would be perfect size for what I am doing. The 60 gallon I am using now is just cheap and worn out. I am thinking about either renting one or going and buying a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 614Streets Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Just curious , how far away from the compressor is your water seperator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted August 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 it is directly attached to the compressor and the line goes from the trap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 614Streets Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 If you can move it away from the compressor you can help the hot air cool and condense . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted August 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Will all compressors this size tend to do this? Will it help if I go bigger. I am going to burn this thing up anyways if I keep using it. By the way things have been looking so far it doesn't matter where I put the filter in the line, water is going to pour out. Jesus could hold this filter anywhere in the line and he is going to get soaked with water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 614Streets Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Move it at least 8 feet away and it should catch the water , hard line is prefered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 614Streets Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 My brother is the head painter at tansky toyota and reccomended at least 20ft away with two water seperators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted September 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Well the compressor I was using finally gave out fully. I am looking to go buy one tomorow. I am looking at a couple 80 gallon 2 stage compressors right around 5 hp. I have always been told that is a good compressor to paint with and still be able to run DA's and such. I am hoping that I might not have the same issues with water with a bigger compressor and one with a 2 stage motor. My question is which one to get. I really didnt want to spend the 2k on the Ingersol I wanted so I will prob settle for one that is about 800-1k. I am looking a craftsman proffesional and a Cambell Hausfeld. I thought the Craftsman would be a little better product but they are the same exact price and the when I compared them on Sears.com the Cambell seemed to flow a couple more scfm then the Craftsman. Anyone got any recomendations for which to buy? Or should I just rent one from somewhere and not worry about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 check at lowes and home depot they should both have big compressors on sale this weekend the home depot ones say husky but they are made by C.H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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