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Moisture coming out of airbrush (with trap).

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  • Member since
    May 2003
  • From: Central USA
Posted by qmiester on Friday, December 22, 2006 2:34 PM

If your moisture trap doesn't allow you to drain it, remove it and install one that will allow you to do so.  Take a look here:

http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=air+regulator&Submit=Go

I've used the second one down for years (although I did replace the regulator with a smaller one I already had when I bought it).  I just blow it down about once a month (open the valve at the bottom for about 30 seconds)

Quincy
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Tacoma WA
Posted by gjek on Friday, December 22, 2006 12:23 AM
That is one of the reasons I switched to using CO2. No more water in the line.
Msgt USMC Ret M48, M60A1, M1A1
  • Member since
    June 2003
  • From: The Land of Dueling Banjos...
Posted by grenadierII on Thursday, December 21, 2006 11:23 AM

Both great suggestions. Thanks guys!

 

Ray

"mmm....forbidden doughnut".
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 21, 2006 9:43 AM

In addition to a new trap, you can install the Iwata pistol grip trap to get any water that slips through. If you have a Hobby Lobby nearby, you can get it for 40% off with a coupon. Another alternative is to install an inline moisture trap downstream from the compressor. HTH.

 

E

  • Member since
    May 2005
  • From: Left forever
Posted by Bgrigg on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 10:47 PM
Get a new trap. They don't last forever and once they get saturated they no longer trap the moisture effectively.

So long folks!

  • Member since
    June 2003
  • From: The Land of Dueling Banjos...
Moisture coming out of airbrush (with trap).
Posted by grenadierII on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 9:47 PM

I'm running an Iwata compressor with reg and moisture trap. I've been using this setup up for a couple of years with no problems until I recently swithced from my Badger airbrush to an Iwata airbrush with an Iwata hose. The trap is still catching moisture - I can see condensation. Lots of water spitting though.

any thoughts?

Ray

"mmm....forbidden doughnut".
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