Decent Harbor Freight find
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From: Rome, GA
Originally Posted by havi
I see the air compressor dryer that HF sells is a really good price. Anyone else see it and have an opinion?
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From: Olathe, KS
havi,
I don't have experience with HF dryers, but have found great results by putting a cooler (Auto AC condesor) on my compressors. Increases the performance of the compressor and will remove most of the water before it hits the tank. Reduces the load on the dryer a bunch
I can share some pics and details if you are interested.
I don't have experience with HF dryers, but have found great results by putting a cooler (Auto AC condesor) on my compressors. Increases the performance of the compressor and will remove most of the water before it hits the tank. Reduces the load on the dryer a bunch
I can share some pics and details if you are interested.
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From: Northshore, MN
Originally Posted by daveengelson
Is that item #40211. Had not thought about A/C condensor from auto, have been kicking one around the garage past several months, will have to give it a try.
dave
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From: Boulder Creek, Ca
Originally Posted by havi
yes, that's the one. Most companies sell them for about a grand or more. but it's gotta be better than nothing, right? I mean for painting cars.
dave
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From: The Big, Oregon
World of difference between using a condenser and an actual dryer- a dryer usually freezes the water out of the air with an a/c system, but it's effectiveness drops off as you get up to the rated cfm it can handle, and that can vary with the incoming air temperature also.
For shop use, a condenser is fine. I'm actually thinking about installing one on my new compressor, since I managed to burn myself on the pump line where it goes into the tank even though it has a coiled 6ft copper line in the fan airflow. It even works well for light painting if you use a water separator at the tank outlet, and another one at the hose connection.
The dryer is a good idea if you're in a very humid area, or do a lot of painting.
Either way, I would use a throwaway filter/dryer at the gun when painting, and a wall-mounted filter/dryer at the hose connection.
For shop use, a condenser is fine. I'm actually thinking about installing one on my new compressor, since I managed to burn myself on the pump line where it goes into the tank even though it has a coiled 6ft copper line in the fan airflow. It even works well for light painting if you use a water separator at the tank outlet, and another one at the hose connection.
The dryer is a good idea if you're in a very humid area, or do a lot of painting.
Either way, I would use a throwaway filter/dryer at the gun when painting, and a wall-mounted filter/dryer at the hose connection.
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From: Olathe, KS
Definitely not impying the condesor should replace a dryer. However the principal of both is to create a drop in temp which seperates the water. My compressor discharge is about 350 degrees. Taking it back down to room temp means I only need a good water seperator before it goes into the tank to get rid of most of the water. A dryer and filter are still good things to have.
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From: KCMO
Originally Posted by tim.moman
havi,
I don't have experience with HF dryers, but have found great results by putting a cooler (Auto AC condesor) on my compressors. Increases the performance of the compressor and will remove most of the water before it hits the tank. Reduces the load on the dryer a bunch I can share some pics and details if you are interested.
I don't have experience with HF dryers, but have found great results by putting a cooler (Auto AC condesor) on my compressors. Increases the performance of the compressor and will remove most of the water before it hits the tank. Reduces the load on the dryer a bunch
I can share some pics and details if you are interested.
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From: Indiana
Interesting on the scaler - I bought a good one, 10 years ago - couple of hundred bucks. I needled a 3500 sq. ft. Victorian house built in 1891, every inch, over a 5 year period. The house had been painted every 4-5 years, without any paint removal, and the paint was so thick in places, you couldn't see the siding!! And a few inches away, it was bare wood, where the 1/4" thick paint have popped off. Needles wore, but never failed me. Then last week when I picked up my 2-Ton cherry picker at HF, I saw the $40 scaler. Was curious how it would stand up, especially to the house I did. Thanks for the info on replacing the needles - I'll have to do that soon.
I have bought a few things at HF, the tools I'll probably only use a time or two. But, you do get what you pay for...
R
I have bought a few things at HF, the tools I'll probably only use a time or two. But, you do get what you pay for...
R
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From: Raytown MO
They had their tent sale a couple of weeks ago & I scored a 3/8" impact for $10 a pneumatic reversable drill for $10 and an orbital air sander for $10.
I just use them for home car maintenance/repair.
I did buy one of their cordless drills that didn't even last a year so I stay clear of that stuff now.
I just use them for home car maintenance/repair.
I did buy one of their cordless drills that didn't even last a year so I stay clear of that stuff now.