Hi
Everyone
I live in Colorado Springs, CO and was thinking about buying a moisture trap for my air compressor. But to be honest, even though I have not airbrushed much I have not seen any real problems without it. The average humidity here is 63% Morning and 40% in the afternoons most of my work is done in the late afternoon and evening. So do I really do one?
Thanks in advance
Scott
I’d say yes, without a doubt. They are inexpensive and easy to install. While you’ve not had a problem so far, that can change in one painting session. Given the havoc that a tiny amount of water in your paint can cause to a model you’ve worked hard on, it just isn’t worth the risk in my mind.
You can buy a good water trap for about $20.00. A few dollars for fittings to make it all work will ensure that you don’t have water in your line is money well spent. I have a water trap mounted to my compressor and an in-line trap on each hose. I think it’s well worth it.
An ounce of prevention is worth three hours of striping, sanding, and repainting.
It has to do with an effect called “adiabatic condensation.” A small amount of water can lead to a major blarch in your paint job.