Moisture trap for aztek airbrush

allan.uk

I have recently been bought the Aztek 7778 airbrush. I have used it a number of times and not had any issues or problems. However I have not attached an inline moisture trap to the system, I am relying on the moisture trap on my compressor.

Two questions: 1st: has anybody experienced a problem when spraying without an inline moisture trap with the Aztek??

                        2nd: if any body has acquired a moisture trap for this system please could you supply me details of it e.g. model type/number and where they purchased it from. I live in the England and cannot locate one. (I may not need one though).

Any contributions would be greatly appreciated. 

Allan

If it is NOT broken, don't fix it. It does not sound like you have any problem WITHOUT an inline filter. Why did you ask the question? Did you see a lot of water droplets in your compressor moisture trap?

Thanks for replying.

I do appreciate what you are saying, however I just wish to be prepared. I had used my Iwata airbbrush  on a number of occasions without the extra moisture trap and not encountered a problem, then suddenly I started getting moisture when I sprayed paints (not a good combination!!!). I bought an extra moisture trap and problem solved. The moisture trap I use for my Iwata is not compatible with the Aztek.

 I don't want moisture to suddenly appear when I am spraying my prized Aston Martin DBS.

allan.uk

Thanks for replying.

I do appreciate what you are saying, however I just wish to be prepared. I had used my Iwata airbbrush  on a number of occasions without the extra moisture trap and not encountered a problem, then suddenly I started getting moisture when I sprayed paints (not a good combination!!!). I bought an extra moisture trap and problem solved. The moisture trap I use for my Iwata is not compatible with the Aztek.

 I don't want moisture to suddenly appear when I am spraying my prized Aston Martin DBS.

It gets even more interesting. The Iwata is so much better an airbrush than any Aztek, the best solution seems to stick with the Iwata.

I have been watching the Brent Green video and reviews for years and learned a lot from them. When I wanted to upgrade from a Paasche H in 2008, I bought an Aztek 4709 (the fancy set in a wooden box). I quickly found out that I am NO "Brent Green". I quickly sold the Aztek and bought an Iwata HP-CS instead. The Iwata is a far superior airbrush. The Iwata came with their "pistol grip filter", so I use it as a handle, but there was never any trapped water in it. My other Harder & Steenbeck Revolution airbrush does not have one and never had moisture problem. Of course, it all depends on how humind the room is where you airbrush.

It is still not sure to me when and how you have moisture problem.

Since the Aztek has a unique hose, and Testors doesn't seem to offer an inline moisture trap, it looks like you are limited to a trap at the source end of the hose.  Whether you need an additional one depends on relative humidity.  Moisture separators work best when the compressed air has had a chance to cool down.  If you can add an extra length of line between the compressor and the separator you have or to a second separator, it could solve your problem, especially if the extra length is metal.  Or, you could just avoid using the Aztek when the weather is muggy.

Here's another option, an adapter that lets you use your Aztek with an Iwata inline trap and hose.  Master and Iwata use the same thread size.

HTH

Don