Water in Air Lines

EKSPCL · Post by **EKSPCL** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:18 pm

What are the best ways to keep water out of my air lines

I'm reaching that part of my build now, so any help would be great

Ta...

blue ute · Post by **blue ute** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:35 pm

Water in what air lines (Qantas??)

Finny · Post by **Finny** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:36 pm

Are you referring to a compressor for painting

Finny · Post by **Finny** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:37 pm

You have to pay for water on JetStar.

EKSPCL · Post by **EKSPCL** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:50 pm

Yes for painting

It's the oxygen the airlines are having trouble with

Finny · Post by **Finny** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:57 pm

Drain the compressor at the bottom before using, plug underneath.
Make sure there is no pressure in the system first.

Should also have a moisture trap to trap water when using.

EKSPCL · Post by **EKSPCL** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:04 am

I know about the release under the compressor etc (thanks Finny), but i'm still getting water?

I have heard, I think, about lifting the lines high and putting a trap at a low point, or something like that.

Does this sound familiar to anyone?

karsten · Post by **karsten** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:02 am

what you need is a presure regulator,water seperator,,,about 50-100 dollars at most spray shops or tool shops,, wont stop water with out one and it will leave blisters in your paint,,draining the tank just stops rusting in the tank,,,,you can leave the drain open slightly just to help water dribble out,, but a seperator is a must

blue ute · Post by **blue ute** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:54 am

As said a water seperator - as part of pressure regulator or separate to is a must, either at the gun or the tank depending on what you buy, you often see them on eBay at a reasonable price.
The water comes from the tank into the pressure hose, a water seperator at a low point (say the tank) & lifting the line high would stop any water that did get past the separater.

Probably many ways & opinions on how to do it & what to use, it all depends on how serious you want to get.

blue ute · Post by **blue ute** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:38 pm

Like this one http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Air-Compressor-R ... 0247343578

EKSPCL · Post by **EKSPCL** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:31 pm

thanks everyone for your help I'll put your ideas into practice and see how I go

Apparently the cold weather doesn't help either