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Why!...WHY!...
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 6, 2004 11:42 AM
I recently purchased a Badger 150-7 double action a/b and have been very pleased with the results. after a session painting with one color, my next color was in the single action mode both air and paint came out when I depressed the button. A thorough cleaning did not rectify the situation. What gives?? any tips or advice are much appreciated.
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, December 6, 2004 11:51 AM
I'm not familiar with your AB, but any single action AB releases paint & air at the same time. The amount of paint will depend on how much you have opened the needle. Only double actions allow you to control the paint flow by pulling back on the trigger to open or close the needle.

Regards, Rick
RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Bicester, England
Posted by KJ200 on Monday, December 6, 2004 1:06 PM
18co, did you loosen, or remove the needle for cleaning, after the first colour? If so, chances are that the needle is not fully seated against the spray tip, allowing paint past, even when you haven't pulled the trigger back.

Try loosening the needle chuck, and gently pushing the needle forwards until it meets resistance. then tighten up the needle chuck again and try spraying.

Best of luck.

Karl

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

  • Member since
    January 2004
  • From: USA
Posted by MusicCity on Monday, December 6, 2004 2:43 PM
As Karl said, the needle has slipped back from the nozzle. Loosen the chuck that holds the needle and push it forward so that it just seats on the nozzle. That's a common problem and someone finds out about it about once a week here.
Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page
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