I’ve finally come around to the idea that I need to buy a pressure regulator for my compressor, the question is which type should I go for?
Just for background I run a Werther 3 compressor, which sprays at between 15 & 20 PSI, and which all gets packed away after each spraying session. AB is an Omni 4000.
Would a normal workshop reguluator do the job, or is it too innacurate?
Thanks in advance.
Karl
Karl the regular regulator would probably work, but not accomplish a whole lot. I think you would be able to adjust the pressure but not really tell what it is set to. The pressure gauges on the workshop-type regs usually go from 0 to about 150-200 psi and are in 5 psi increments. You would only be using the lower portion of the gauge and they tend to be relatively inaccurate down there. I can check and see if the regulator will actually work at that low range input (I have two on my setup) but I think it will be OK in that respect.
I think you’d be better off with a gauge that reads a lot lower pressures in a lot smaller increments.
I do too… I used to use the gauge that came on my regulator (from the hardware store) and it worked… but finally saw just the pressure gauge on sale at Hobby Lobby and find it is MUCH easier to use now… you know EXACTLY where it’s set now… so if you find spraying at 6psi tends to do good for detail work, then when you set it, it IS at 6psi… not “somewhere around” 6psi…
if you already have a industrial style regulator you can order or find the hobby pressure gauges for around $20.00 US
ahh, im sure any regulator will do just fine… tho9900’s will work like a charm im sure.[bow]
mine works well…
especially considering the way i use it: to regulate air intake
Thanks guys.
I should have explained myself better.
What I’m looking for is the combined gauge/regulator type, possibly with a built in moisture trap.
Like Scott & Tom picked up on, I’m concerned that the gauges on the workshop compressors are too coarsely graduated to measure such low pressures.
Sounds like I might be buying a normal reg ,with hobby gauge.
Thanks for all the feedback guys.
Karl
Ok, I understand, most of the hobby gauges I have seen are exactly like that… with all 3 in one… you can look on:
http://www.dixieart.com/MiscAccessories.html#anchor89730
and see the two regulators in the middle… those are what you want… they can be ordered or bought locally to you I am sure…
Tom, thanks for that.
I was looking at the Paasche R75 last night.
I may well have to buy from Dixieart, as I am having difficulty finding something similar in the UK.
The only one I have found in the UK is $80!!! Even if I order one from Dixieart and pay customs duties and shipping, it still works out $20 less!
Thanks
Karl
[:O] wow!!! now thats a sad state of affairs!!! well good luck to you all the same!!!
Unbelievable isn’t it?
I might have found one in UK for $60, but I’m waiting on feedback from the vendor as to what the graduation on the gauge is.
Thanks for the advice.
Karl
IF you want a quick way to hook up, just got to a Harbor Frieght store if you have one and get an inline pressure regulator and add on the moisture trap. These are also found at automotive paint stores or anyplace that sells Auto paint type sprayguns. These are the types of regulatores and moisture traps that are on the handle of the paint gun but will also attach to the 1/4 fitting on compressors.
Pro Thanks for that, but we don’t have harbor Freight in the UK.
I’ve now ordered one from Hobbylinc.com… I tried Dixieart, but they wouldn’t ship any order overseas under $45, and anything over $36 I get hit with UK impoart taxes and handling fees, which would add up to at least another $30!!!
Karl
ACK! you’re screwed no matter which way you look at it! Well when it arrives I think you will be more than happy with the results!!! LEt us know how it turns out!
Tom, I should be OK as Hobbylinc only wanted $28.50, which is under the limit for levying of UK import taxes, that and they are sending it US Postal Service, rather than Fedex or UPS who always sting you with $20 handling changes in the UK!!!
Should be shipped Wednesday, so I’m hoping it will arrive before Xmas. Especially as I’ve got 11 days off to play with it in!
Karl
great Karl!!! A perfect Christmas present!
I hope to have time to get a few builds in myself… mainly the one I hope to give my dad for Xmas… we’ll see… Enjoy!!!
I love hobbylinc. it’s a great store. really is. i use it for most of my mail order needs.
Tom I’m hoping to polish off my PZL and my Do217 over Xmas, which then leaves me free for the BoB GB. Best of luck with your modelling over Xmas.
Tankmaster Gald to hear that. Haven’t heard of them before, but thought what the hell.
Karl
Same to you Karl… looking forward to pics of your build!
I have an SBD coming off the desk this weekend (wife is away visiting relatives, have the entire weekend to myself) then finishing up a Widgeon seaplane which shouldn’t take too long (old Airfix kit with no detail) then I have about 15 kits lined up for group builds I have to figure which to start on first… I might go out and find me a Me 110 C/D kit this weekend as I need some paints anyway, fill in some gaps for the Battle of Britain build. then an F4F Martlet and either a 1/72 He111 or maybe a Ju88 if there is time left…
And what do you intend doing in your spare time?[:)]
I’m trying to stick to no more than 2 kits at a time now, as what with work and kids, anymore than that, and nothing ever gets finished!
Karl
haha no I will have plenty of time Karl… the SBD and the Martlet are all the things I have on my holiday list at present… well, the Widgeon but like I said there is nothing to it so it won’t take long… the rest is my list in my head for the future… I guess I was just thinking aloud and going down my list there…