Which air filter do you guys recommend. I recieved my yong Heng a few days ago but I am yet to try it. Any recommendations?
It is pricey but does ot require replacing filters & desiccant
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077SX5G9V/?coliid=I2AF5GFUIN9W49&colid=2HS08OOVZFCGV&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
I have a gold Tuxing filter with a one of the little black cotton plug filters that comes with the pump before it. They actually work pretty good. I've never seen any moisture even make it to the big gold filter. The first stage cyclone and the black filter catch it all before it gets to the gold filter. I only fill guns to 200 bar but it has gone through as many as ten fills in shooting session.
It is pricey but does ot require replacing filters & desiccant
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077SX5G9V/?coliid=I2AF5GFUIN9W49&colid=2HS08OOVZFCGV&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
That is a (much ) bigger version of the cyclone water seperator already equipped on the Yong Heng. This kind of filter is good for removing the bulk of water from the compressed air by means of centrifugal force but some water droplets may still make their way through. The purpose of the desiccant filter is to remove the remaining. The air coming out from the filter still contains some water vapor but definitely not any in liquid form.
If I understand what you are saying about any moisture remaining after using this big cyclone; could i clean it up with another filter following in the line?.
Would a cigarette filter type cartridge unit work?.
That's what came with my Yong Heng
Ed
If I understand what you are saying about any moisture remaining after using this big cyclone; could i clean it up with another filter following in the line?.
Would a cigarette filter type cartridge unit work?.
That's what came with my Yong Heng
Ed
Yes, you can remove the remaining moisture with another filter after the big cyclone. The cigarette filter can absorb water in liquid form but not in vapor form, that is, the air will still be fully saturated with water after going through the cigarette filter. Compressed air is hot, after it has cooled down, condensation will occur and you will end up in having liquid water in the tank. The use of desiccant filter is therefore recommended.
The hot air exiting the compressor contains 100% humidity water vapor as well as water and oil mist. The oil/water separator and tampon style filters are designed to capture the oil/water mist. They do NOTHING for the 100% humidity (water vapor content) of the hot air. As soon as the 100% humid air cools it becomes wet with water mist forming in the air and/or on surfaces it comes into contact with.
This is the purpose of the drying filters containing a dessicant (like molecular sieve). To take the humidity (water vapor) out of the air and lower the dewpoint enough that it won't condense water as the air cools inside your tank and/or gun. To keep guns and tanks dry the humidity of the compressed air must be lowered by some means.
It is not a lot of water. But it promotes corrosion, and at high pressure things corrode quickly.
If that's the case is there any advantage to having the cyclone in the system?
Does the cyclone add significant load to the compressor?