SEARCH FINESCALE.COM

Enter keywords or a search phrase below:

Manual for the Werther III Comp. ??

688 views
12 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    November 2005
Manual for the Werther III Comp. ??
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 26, 2004 11:11 AM
Hi there All.

Is there anybody in this forum that has manuals for the Werther III CompressorQuestion [?]

I bought mine today, but the store only had one left and it came without box or documentation. This is my first Compressor and airbrush so i know nothing on the "mechanical" side on compressors at all, so if anybody has the manual and are willing to share it, or has any other pointers or tips , please let me know.

A speedy reply would be really nice, as i don't want to start painting without knowing what I'm doingBlush [:I]
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Hayward, CA
Posted by MikeV on Monday, July 26, 2004 7:57 PM
All I can offer is their web address so that you could call them or contact them somehow. http://www.werther.com/panther.htm
Sorry I couldn't be of more help as Werther makes good compressors.

Mike

Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon
  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Bicester, England
Posted by KJ200 on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 2:05 AM
Meesly, I've got a Werther III as well.

It came with box and documentation. I use the term documentation loosely, as it is a very slim booklet, with little info on it.

I'll dig them out though, and send you a copy.

It's a good compressor though. Mine still runs beautifully, even after me dropping it, and shearing of the motor mounting bracket.Banged Head [banghead]Angry [:(!]

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 4:03 AM
MikeV.
Thanks alot, but i've already been on that site and they have nothing on the small "hobby" compressors, just the more industrial stuff, but thanks anyway.

KJ200.
Thank you, that would be really nice. It's a good thing to hear from other people who has the same stuff and are happy with it Big Smile [:D]
By the way, is that a Polikarpov I-16 in your signature??
  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Bicester, England
Posted by KJ200 on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 7:47 AM
Meesly, I'll dig those out for you in the next couple of days, and e-mail you a scan.

Yes, that is a Polikarpov I-16 in my sig.

It's my current build, Academy's 1/48 offering in the same markings, that of Boris Safanov.

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 5:04 PM
Hi there Karl.

That would be really nice of you if you would do that Angel [angel]
I would owe you big time .....

I'm really looking forward to spend some time with my new toy, just hopes the missus doesn't mind to much Wink [;)]
This shows how good the internet can be sometimes..

  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Bicester, England
Posted by KJ200 on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 2:52 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by meesley

Hi there Karl.

That would be really nice of you if you would do that Angel [angel]
I would owe you big time .....

I'm really looking forward to spend some time with my new toy, just hopes the missus doesn't mind to much Wink [;)]
This shows how good the internet can be sometimes..


It'll probably be the weekend by the time I get around to it.

Don't let that stop you using the new toy, as the manual tells you next to nothing, not that you need to know much about one of these!

This forum is a great place for all your modelling questions

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 12:34 PM
NOOOOOOOOOooooooooo...................
Grumpy [|(]
Disaster has struck, after running for about a minute or so, at preassure about 3 bar/ 45 Psi, there was a loud "pop" in the compressor, and i lost all the preassure. The motor is still running, but it wount build up any preassure, and there is a leaking sound coming from inside.....
Seems like ill have to go back to the store, and they are all closed now.
Gonna have to wait until tomorrow, damn bad luck Grumpy [|(]
  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Bicester, England
Posted by KJ200 on Thursday, July 29, 2004 2:02 AM
Meesly, that sucks.

45PSI sounds very high, as mine runs at around 15-20 PSI.

Sounds like you might have a dodgy one there.

Best of luck at the store with getting a new one.

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 29, 2004 2:45 AM
Hi there Karl.

I'm wondering if your comp has the same behaviour as mine, i set the regulator to release the preassure if it comes up to about 3 bar, and when i spray it droppes down to a continuos flow at a little over 2 bar. And i think it is a very noisy compressor. Do you have the same behaviour?
  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Bicester, England
Posted by KJ200 on Thursday, July 29, 2004 7:35 AM
Meesly is your regulator internal to the compressor, or an external bolt on?

Or do you mean the small brass relief valve under the pressure dial?

Pressure will fall away as the air flows, as the gauge on the front of the unit is only showing the pressure coming out of the internal resevoir, as I understand matters. Mine always settles down to around 15-20PSI, but can be taken lower by unscrewing the relief valve slightly.

I don't use a regulator, just an adapter to take the 1/4 inch thread down to a standard Badger airline size. The adapter has a small pressure release hole, only really required for diaphragm compressors, whish this is not, so the pressure never gets too great.

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 29, 2004 8:47 AM
Hi there Karl.
I've got a new compressor from the store, they where really nice, no problem at all, it seems like they had more in stock after all....
We opened it up in the store and the hose that went from the compressor to the little airtank had completly exploded. This time i talked to a older man who seemed to know a little, and ten minutes later i walked out of the store with a brand new compressor. With documentation Smile [:)] So there's no need for you to scan them anymore.
And you are right, i mean the relief valve.
I use the valve so that the engine doesn't have to work more than neccesary. Not after my disaster yesterday anyway...

I would like to thank you for your help and moral support, it really means alot when someone take the time to help a noob out.
Bow [bow]
So, thanks alot ,and i hope you'll have a nice summer
  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Bicester, England
Posted by KJ200 on Thursday, July 29, 2004 9:34 AM
Meesly, you're welcome.

The whole point of this forum is to share experiences, and ask advice when required.

I generally leave the relief valve alone, as the normal running pressure of 15-20PSI works fine for most spraying that I do.

Hope you have a good summer too.

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

SEARCH FORUMS
FREE NEWSLETTER
By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy.