Gun-mounted pressure regulators?
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Gun-mounted pressure regulators?
I bought the wrong thing - I got a "flow" regulator... It does nothing for pressure. Hence the thread title - what is a usable low-cost PRESSURE regulator that is small enough I can use on a spray gun?
There is only 1 at harbor freight and it gets a lot of bad reviews about poor pressure regulation so I am not wanting to tempt fate following in the poor reviews' established foot steps. Link below for reference.
https://www.harborfreight.com/air-to...uge-68223.html
Is there something I can get locally (big box store) that will work better than the HF one? Or is it better to go with an online vendor that has quality stuff for cheaper?
There is only 1 at harbor freight and it gets a lot of bad reviews about poor pressure regulation so I am not wanting to tempt fate following in the poor reviews' established foot steps. Link below for reference.
https://www.harborfreight.com/air-to...uge-68223.html
Is there something I can get locally (big box store) that will work better than the HF one? Or is it better to go with an online vendor that has quality stuff for cheaper?
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From: Angier, NC
I cant remember if I got mine from where I got the guns, Eastwood start line 3 HVLP gun kit or the local auto paint store?
I want to say the local auto paint store as I also upgraded the guns to use D-kup throw away cup liners for easy gun clean up.
I cant remember if they are by Sharpe, well known in auto air tools, or other? but they worked great on the guns when I painted my 81 F100 flare side.
sharpe paint gun regulator - Google Search
Dave ----
I want to say the local auto paint store as I also upgraded the guns to use D-kup throw away cup liners for easy gun clean up.
I cant remember if they are by Sharpe, well known in auto air tools, or other? but they worked great on the guns when I painted my 81 F100 flare side.
sharpe paint gun regulator - Google Search
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From: Kemptville, ON,
See if you have a local auto body shop supply place. That is where I am buying my stuff from. Some automotive supply places have knowledgeable people as well, NAPA< Auto Zone, etc. Eastwood is good. Also look up auto body forums.
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From: springfield Missouri area
I bought the wrong thing - I got a "flow" regulator... It does nothing for pressure. Hence the thread title - what is a usable low-cost PRESSURE regulator that is small enough I can use on a spray gun?
There is only 1 at harbor freight and it gets a lot of bad reviews about poor pressure regulation so I am not wanting to tempt fate following in the poor reviews' established foot steps. Link below for reference.
https://www.harborfreight.com/air-to...uge-68223.html
Is there something I can get locally (big box store) that will work better than the HF one? Or is it better to go with an online vendor that has quality stuff for cheaper?
There is only 1 at harbor freight and it gets a lot of bad reviews about poor pressure regulation so I am not wanting to tempt fate following in the poor reviews' established foot steps. Link below for reference.
https://www.harborfreight.com/air-to...uge-68223.html
Is there something I can get locally (big box store) that will work better than the HF one? Or is it better to go with an online vendor that has quality stuff for cheaper?
try this
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b...3?q=1410&pos=2
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From: Vancouver Island
I'd go with a portable air filter/water trap and regulator near the work area, then just a pressure gauge on the spray gun.
https://www.harborfreight.com/air-to...ter-68230.html
then a T or manifold with a gauge and couplers so you can have a couple of air tools handy.
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-way-...old-68195.html
and then:
https://www.harborfreight.com/air-to...uge-68231.html
or
https://www.harborfreight.com/38-in-...tor-68232.html
With my setup, the first filter caught all the water and I never needed to drain the regulator, but I wasn't painting with a full-size gun, just a touch-up or air brush.
https://www.harborfreight.com/air-to...ter-68230.html
then a T or manifold with a gauge and couplers so you can have a couple of air tools handy.
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-way-...old-68195.html
and then:
https://www.harborfreight.com/air-to...uge-68231.html
or
https://www.harborfreight.com/38-in-...tor-68232.html
With my setup, the first filter caught all the water and I never needed to drain the regulator, but I wasn't painting with a full-size gun, just a touch-up or air brush.
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