Recent content by TheCurtster

I used 3/8 tubing and a trip to Ace Hardware for various fittings. I probably have $20 in the pipe and fittings, another $10 in desiccant. As far as the life of the beads, I can’t honestly comment on that yet, as I’ve only used it once, to fill my 6.8 liter bottle from 0-4500 psi. The...

I made the external 4 foot (actually 2, 2 foot sections joined to make 4 feet) desiccant tube described earlier. You won’t need to drill any holes in your compressor case. Just run the suction tube out through the slot where the power cables exit the case.

This is my pre pump air dryer experiment. 2x 24” long by 1 1/4” diameter PVC tubes, connected to make effectively a 4 foot tube. I’ll stuff the ends with cotton and fill the rest with desiccant beads. Total cost should be about $50.

Yes sir. I see no reason that your idea wouldn’t work. My thought (the bucket) was to increase the contact time as much as possible, and give the beads lots of time to grab ahold of the water. The vessel they’re in really could be lightweight, as it’s not like we’re pulling a vacuum of any...

That’s a great idea. Think I’m gonna try it out. I’d imagine the whole thing can be made for $20-30.

I remember reading a post by an AGN member who described his “pre pump” desiccant setup, and while I liked his idea, I thought that the air would pass too quickly through the desiccant media. I’m no scientist, but I’m thinking that the longer the air is in contact with the drying media, the...

Am I looking for something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Lubri-Whiz-Grease-Lubricant-Machine-Buckskin/dp/B0BDBZZLGM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=8PAWCG9YG5SZ&keywords=bio%2Bfood%2Bgrade%2Bep%2Bgrease&qid=1706502899&sprefix=Bio%2Bgrade%2Bep%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-3&th=1

I sure wish the instructions mentioned any of this. I hate to abuse machinery, and don’t mind doing some work, but if one doesn’t know…. What kind of silicone is recommended? Thanks everyone! Curt

I’m assuming this is what you’re talking about? I hadn’t heard anything about taking this apart. Does it just unscrew? Any tiny bits that I need to worry will fall out? If only there were decent instructions regarding operating and maintaining these pumps. Curt

I was about 2.5 hours into filling a new 6.8 liter tank when my new CS4 blew the burst disc at 3800 psi. I was hoping this would make it to the 4500 pound full fill on the tank. How does one get full pressure with the CS4? Curt

I just set up my CS4, and really like it. It’s quiet and I like the fact that I’ll never (never say never) need it’s ability to pump to 5800 psi, so pumping up my guns and tank shouldn’t be an issue with 4500 psi. I originally bought the CS1, and it’s a great little unit, definitely more...

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The closest stores to me are only about 65 miles away, but because we’re talking about LA, it seems like they’re 350.

It could be worse. I heard a comedian say something like “I blew my inheritance on hookers and blow. The rest I wasted.” 🤣 Laughed my butt off on that one. My wife is much happier if I spend money on guns and such. Curt

Reminds me of why I got out of social media. An old girlfriend messaged me saying how it looks like we have such a great life, everyone healthy and doing stuff together…. OF COURSE it looks that way! I don’t post when we’re sick or fighting! My M3 is neither Dr. or Mr. yet. I’m still trying...