I know some pumps have it built-in, but I haven't seen a compressor with it - either way is it necessary to have it or a nice one to have?
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Necessary to have desiccant?
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AEAC talked about this in one of his Vlog videos. He says that you don't need one if you live in a dry area, such as me living in the high desert of California. But if you live in a high humidity climate it would help prolong the life of your air cylinder and is recommended. Most compressors do not come with the desiccant filter, they are add ons you put in line with your air hoses. They can be purchased pretty easily.
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thank you! i have in the mid-west that is humid, i haven't noticed an inline one for a compressor?
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Humidity isn't the only concern or justification of some type of filter.
Almost all compressors also send oil down the HPA tube. I'd at least consider a cigarette type filter to catch that.
Will
Almost all compressors also send oil down the HPA tube. I'd at least consider a cigarette type filter to catch that.
Will
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This is a very good observation as well. Some compressors can be dirty. Never hurts to catch some oil and dirt. I choose not to worry about it, but it is an inexpensive option for a possible problem in the future. Damn I think I just talked myself in to an inline filter. Damn you Will! LOL
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Just as an example. Don't need to purchase this one, buy the right one for you that will do more or less depending on your needs. Simply an example.
https://www.amazon.com/Water-Oil-Separator-Filtration-High-pressure-Compressor/dp/B07GY9YN4X/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=26RQ2GZTOS4SY&dchild=1&keywords=4500+psi+compressor&qid=1626898460&sprefix=4500+psi+co%2Caps%2C238&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyWDkyVDA1RFJQV1ExJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzY0NjQ2M01XSjNJSUlIVklMSCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjg1NzYyMVFQOEYzNUYwTDY5SyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
https://www.amazon.com/Water-Oil-Separator-Filtration-High-pressure-Compressor/dp/B07GY9YN4X/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=26RQ2GZTOS4SY&dchild=1&keywords=4500+psi+compressor&qid=1626898460&sprefix=4500+psi+co%2Caps%2C238&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyWDkyVDA1RFJQV1ExJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzY0NjQ2M01XSjNJSUlIVklMSCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjg1NzYyMVFQOEYzNUYwTDY5SyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
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Hi,
I like dry air. I'm in sunny Florida at or near 100% RH most of the time
I either use the dive shop to fill tanks or a Bauer dive compressor. Any breathing air compressor has a pressure maintaining valve and elaborate dryers to get the moisture out. (Evidently the breathing air dryers don't work well unless maintained at greater than 2000 psi or so.)
The debate rages on about moisture in HPA. I know how I feel when it comes to mixing moisture with dissimilar metals.
Just my opinion.
Enjoy,
Nugria
I like dry air. I'm in sunny Florida at or near 100% RH most of the time
I either use the dive shop to fill tanks or a Bauer dive compressor. Any breathing air compressor has a pressure maintaining valve and elaborate dryers to get the moisture out. (Evidently the breathing air dryers don't work well unless maintained at greater than 2000 psi or so.) The debate rages on about moisture in HPA. I know how I feel when it comes to mixing moisture with dissimilar metals.
Just my opinion.
Enjoy,
Nugria
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Example of one for just dirt and oil. Not a moisture option, even though it says it is. As I said just an example.
https://www.amazon.com/OTGO-Compressor-Separator-Compressor-High-Pressure/dp/B07GBWVY56/ref=pd_di_sccai_6/136-8145384-7669957?pd_rd_w=CU1FU&pf_rd_p=c9443270-b914-4430-a90b-72e3e7e784e0&pf_rd_r=0KF11V1CPN44GQPF68VR&pd_rd_r=1cb7acb0-8f1e-4bb6-b9f9-b8f568cbb0fb&pd_rd_wg=V31E5&pd_rd_i=B07GBWVY56&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/OTGO-Compressor-Separator-Compressor-High-Pressure/dp/B07GBWVY56/ref=pd_di_sccai_6/136-8145384-7669957?pd_rd_w=CU1FU&pf_rd_p=c9443270-b914-4430-a90b-72e3e7e784e0&pf_rd_r=0KF11V1CPN44GQPF68VR&pd_rd_r=1cb7acb0-8f1e-4bb6-b9f9-b8f568cbb0fb&pd_rd_wg=V31E5&pd_rd_i=B07GBWVY56&psc=1
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I operate mine indoors. And still get a pretty good bit of moisture coming out of mine(from drain spout). In NC, usually nowhere close to as humid down there!
Looks like a 2 stage version of what I've got.... interesting, it looks like mine has the lower bore like the output of your first separator.
Looks like a 2 stage version of what I've got.... interesting, it looks like mine has the lower bore like the output of your first separator.
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I live in the desert, control heat and still need three desicant filters.
regards,
Roachcreek
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regards,
Roachcreek
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I think they are. Think of them as a insurance policy, You don't want to pump moisture in any of your guns or tanks. I have 2, a 16 inch and a smaller one that came with my compressor. i live up north east
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A carbon fiber tank is a aluminum tank wrapped in carbon fiber. Aluminum will corrode. Especially under high pressure.
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I am looking for a bag something like this red one on the picture....where did you got it?
bigHUN,
Looks like that bag is from Air Tanks Plus.
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I live in Maryland and I have the 12V portable pump. At first I did not use any oil/water separator or additional moisture removal measures since I was pumping indoors in my climate controlled house. But I noticed that at the end of the foster fitting, I literally could see droplets of water spewing out. It was so easy to see, I just put turn on the pump and put the foster fitting to spray air on the top of the pellet tin and watch as the water droplets condense on the metal. That's when I decided to use some sort of dessicant.
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