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                        Airbrush spitting water out.

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                        rebelreenactor
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Airbrush spitting water out.
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 7:08 PM
                        hey guys,
                        been awhile since I had a question for you guys, but i have got one now.

                        When I am spraying, after a little bit (couple minutes) my airbrush starts to spit water out and ruins my finish. The thing that is really getting me is that I have a water trap on my compressor. So, do I have to empty the water trap out or something? Its been raining alot over here so if thats a problem.....
                        also, when it spurts out water I just unscrew my airbrush from the hose and I let the air run for a little bit and water forms on the tip of the hose.

                        so, do any of you guys know whats going on?Black Eye [B)]
                        thanks
                        John
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                        maddafinga
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
                        Posted by maddafinga on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 7:13 PM
                        You do have to empty the water trap out from time to time. The closer to your brush that the water trap is, the better for that matter. If it's been raining a lot lately though, and the water wasn't a problem before recently, emptying the trap should take care of your problem. We've had issues with water in our traps at work lately too, it's been raining a lot here as well.
                        Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga
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                        qmiester
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Central USA
                        Posted by qmiester on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 7:51 PM
                        At most places I've worked, we drained the air system weekly and I drain my system here at home at least once a month (or more if the weather has been bad - rain or high humidity). If you are using a compressor with a tank, you need to drain the airtank at the same time.
                        Quincy
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 9:13 PM
                        You can also purchase a moisture trap for your airbrush hose. They can be a life saver.
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                        rebelreenactor
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 11:20 PM
                        thanks guys! I appreciate the help!
                        John
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 24, 2005 1:28 AM
                        Hey
                        I have the same problem when I spray, so I asked [Paul Boyer] he suggested that it was to do with the moisture trap even though I have one on my compressor he said that it works best when it is futher down the line.
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                        djrost_2000
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Where the coyote howl, NH
                        Posted by djrost_2000 on Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:46 AM
                        In the winter my basement is dry with the heat going, so moisture isn't a problem. In the Summer I keep my hobby room dehumidified (with a dehumidifier of course), and open windows when I need ventillation. Perhaps air conditioning would also dehumidify a room?
                        Still, you should empty moisture trap every once in awhile.

                        -Dave
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                        rebelreenactor
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Saturday, February 26, 2005 10:00 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by djrost_2000

                        In the winter my basement is dry with the heat going, so moisture isn't a problem. In the Summer I keep my hobby room dehumidified (with a dehumidifier of course), and open windows when I need ventillation. Perhaps air conditioning would also dehumidify a room?
                        Still, you should empty moisture trap every once in awhile.

                        -Dave



                        wow, I think we live in the complete opposite of each other, winter = wet -----summer = DRYBlack Eye [B)]

                        thaks for all of the help guys!
                        John
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                        STUG61
                        • Member since
                          January 2005
                        • From: Meeeechigan!!!
                        Posted by STUG61 on Sunday, February 27, 2005 12:13 AM
                        I don't have that problem in winter cause the heat is on and the house is as dry as a popcorn F@#t. But in the summer the humidity is a killer so I have a water trap on my regulator and one on my line just below the brush. I found I had to do both to keep the water out even when I would empty the one on the reg. in the summer.
                        Smile! It makes people nervous!! Andy
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