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I have a water problem….my airbrush spatters water… I am using a diaghragm type compressor by Badger… and use a thayer/chandler vega 2000 airbrush. I have a 10′ hose line between the compressor and my one and only inline water filter..then to a 6 feet hose line to my airbrush. I find quite a bit of water trapped inside the filter, but still doesn’t stop all of the water.. Any suggestions from out there in airbrush land. Aloha Vern

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Dear Vern, Are you running a standard moisture or one of those small Paasche in line filters? If it is, they are not design used as a "stand alone" moisture trap. Diaphragm compressors run very hot, plus working in a humid climate can cause real problems. If the compressor doesn’t have an auto shut-off switch, you’ll need to turn it off about every twenty minutes just to let it cool down. You also could add a second moisture trap at the compressor to help out. I would also hang the hose from the it’s end for a couple of days to dry out. Hope that helps. Still on R&R Ken www.ausairbrush.com

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -"–Shiva–" wrote… I have a water problem….my airbrush spatters water… I am using a diaghragm type compressor by Badger… and use a thayer/chandler vega 2000 airbrush. I have a 10′ hose line between the compressor and my one and only inline water filter..then to a 6 feet hose line to my airbrush. I find quite a bit of water trapped inside the filter, but still doesn’t stop all of the water.. Any suggestions from out there in airbrush land. Aloha Vern  go to a tool supply place- Harbor freight maybe… look at the inline water trap,  ther IS a mini trap…and see if you cant adapt it to your compressor hoses… mount it SOLID, and with the bowl down as per instructions…this might help….  the humidity in some places is through the roof, and in others, they want water…

The problem with diaphragm type compressors is that most do not have a separate air tank therefore the compressor runs constantly.  The more it runs the more heat is generated, heating the air and condensing it. Humidity doesn’t help much either. An inline moisture trap is a good start if it’s positioned properly. Mounting the moisture trap directly to or close to the compressor will defeat the purpose.  The trap needs to be (depending on the size of the air line) a distance away from the compressor so that the air has time to cool. There is no set rule or formula for that distance because the conditions are too varied, but a min. of 10′ between the compressor and the trap should work for a 1/4" air line.  I’d suggest using a desiccant type moisture trap if you can afford it. — hawgeye www.hawgeye.com

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Aloha Ken and the alt. airbrush. art newsgroup … Yes living in Hawaii creates a big problem with humidity. Yes..I am running an inline filter…but is not sufficient. I am going to try one of those more heavy duty filters not specifically designed for airbrush only. Thanks for your reply Vern – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Organization: http://groups.google.com/ Newsgroups: alt.airbrush.art Dear Vern, Are you running a standard moisture or one of those small Paasche in line filters? If it is, they are not design used as a "stand alone" moisture trap. Diaphragm compressors run very hot, plus working in a humid climate can cause real problems. If the compressor doesn’t have an auto shut-off switch, you’ll need to turn it off about every twenty minutes just to let it cool down. You also could add a second moisture trap at the compressor to help out. I would also hang the hose from the it’s end for a couple of days to dry out. Hope that helps. Still on R&R Ken www.ausairbrush.com

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As the other people have staighted you might try a second inline filter so as to trap more water that the first one does not get. All compressors will make water wether it be a diapham or piston type. I’ve used a second one on my hose’s about 3′ from brush and the first at the compressor (keep the first filter clean change or clean it often). The tank compressors are best for you can drain off the excess water once or twice a day..

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have a water problem….my airbrush spatters water… I am using a diaghragm type compressor by Badger… and use a thayer/chandler vega 2000 airbrush. I have a 10′ hose line between the compressor and my one and only inline water filter..then to a 6 feet hose line to my airbrush. I find quite a bit of water trapped inside the filter, but still doesn’t stop all of the water.. Any suggestions from out there in airbrush land. Aloha Vern

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