u

12/12/2005 2:35 PM

HVLP Sprayer question

I have a small, standard air compressor, and I'm wondering if I can buy
an HVLP sprayer that will work work with it, or do you have to buy an
entire HVLP system?

Thanks,
--Michael


This topic has 13 replies

t

in reply to [email protected] on 12/12/2005 2:35 PM

12/12/2005 3:22 PM

Check out Eastwood. They have a two gun set from Devilbiss for a very
good price that rivals Harbor Freight.

t

in reply to [email protected] on 12/12/2005 2:35 PM

12/12/2005 3:22 PM

Check out Eastwood. They have a two gun set from Devilbiss for a very
good price that rivals Harbor Freight.

rb

"rickluce"

in reply to [email protected] on 12/12/2005 2:35 PM

12/12/2005 3:35 PM

I use the Devilbis HVLP finish line. Works pretty good on my 5 hp 27
gallon compressor. Only problem is when your supply can is getting
empty and your spraying downward...starves the nozzle. The company says
the can bags prevent this, haven't tried it yet. I think the bottom
draw ones work better for woodworking, but sometimes you gotta use what
you gotta use, they do tend to draw more air. Whatever you use, be
prepared to have your compressor on continuously. I've heard a couple
people here that like the, I thinkit called, The critter.

Don
AL wrote:
> Those guns with the cup on top tend to require less air.
>
> <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >I have a small, standard air compressor, and I'm wondering if I can buy
> > an HVLP sprayer that will work work with it, or do you have to buy an
> > entire HVLP system?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > --Michael
> >

rb

"rickluce"

in reply to [email protected] on 12/12/2005 2:35 PM

12/12/2005 4:29 PM

Just one more thing. Atomizing solvents are great for creating flame
throwers. Be careful spraying in garage. I've done my daily public
announcement.

u

in reply to [email protected] on 12/12/2005 2:35 PM

13/12/2005 6:51 AM

Thanks for the replies.

JJ

JGS

in reply to [email protected] on 12/12/2005 2:35 PM

13/12/2005 5:18 AM


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[email protected] wrote:

> I have a small, standard air compressor, and I'm wondering if I can buy
> an HVLP sprayer that will work work with it, or do you have to buy an
> entire HVLP system?
>
> Thanks,
> --Michael

MM

"Mike Marlow"

in reply to [email protected] on 12/12/2005 2:35 PM

12/12/2005 5:54 PM


<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I have a small, standard air compressor, and I'm wondering if I can buy
> an HVLP sprayer that will work work with it, or do you have to buy an
> entire HVLP system?
>
> Thanks,
> --Michael
>

Just buy a gun. Make sure your compressor puts out the CFM required by the
gun.

--

-Mike-
[email protected]

VB

"Vic Baron"

in reply to [email protected] on 12/12/2005 2:35 PM

13/12/2005 12:06 AM


<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I have a small, standard air compressor, and I'm wondering if I can buy
> an HVLP sprayer that will work work with it, or do you have to buy an
> entire HVLP system?
>
> Thanks,
> --Michael

Check Harbor Freight - they have a reasonably priced gun that seems to work
just fine. Also a gun/compressor unit that is under $100 that I've used for
quite a while with no problems. Mainly spraying latex paint.

Vic

MM

"Mike Marlow"

in reply to [email protected] on 12/12/2005 2:35 PM

13/12/2005 8:37 AM


"rickluce" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...

> Just one more thing. Atomizing solvents are great for creating flame
> throwers. Be careful spraying in garage. I've done my daily public
> announcement.
>

Not really. This falls more closely into the category of alarm in a way
similar to the fear of dust collector explosions, than it does in the realm
of public safety.

--

-Mike-
[email protected]

Ak

Avraham

in reply to [email protected] on 12/12/2005 2:35 PM

13/12/2005 7:44 AM

On Tue, 13 Dec 2005 00:06:29 GMT, "Vic Baron" <[email protected]>
wrote:

>
><[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>>I have a small, standard air compressor, and I'm wondering if I can buy
>> an HVLP sprayer that will work work with it, or do you have to buy an
>> entire HVLP system?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> --Michael
>
>Check Harbor Freight - they have a reasonably priced gun that seems to work
>just fine. Also a gun/compressor unit that is under $100 that I've used for
>quite a while with no problems. Mainly spraying latex paint.
>
>Vic
>
Do you happen to know the part # for that gun/compressor combo?
Thanks!
A

FB

Frank Boettcher

in reply to [email protected] on 12/12/2005 2:35 PM

12/12/2005 5:07 PM

On 12 Dec 2005 14:35:46 -0800, [email protected] wrote:

>I have a small, standard air compressor, and I'm wondering if I can buy
>an HVLP sprayer that will work work with it, or do you have to buy an
>entire HVLP system?
>
>Thanks,
>--Michael


Depends on your compressor size. You can use an HVLP conversion gun
with an air compressor. They require more air capacity than a regular
air atomized spray gun. For instance I have a PC PSH1 that requires
8.5 scfm at 40psi. A compressor that gives you that much capacity
would allow you to spray at one hundred percent duty cycle. You can
get by with less capacity, however you will have to live with a
reduced duty cycle (trigger on time) and only spray intermittantly
watching your gun for pressure drop below your set pressure and let it
catch up. Best to have a capacity match.

Most guns will tell you what the air requirement is. determine if
your compressor has the capacity to run it.

Frank

nn

nospambob

in reply to [email protected] on 12/12/2005 2:35 PM

13/12/2005 7:51 AM

Saw a couple of older teens spray something on the sidewalk then light
it then the gal grabbed the spray can and started spraying the flame!
Van was parked at the curb adjacent to the excitement!

On 12 Dec 2005 16:29:43 -0800, "rickluce" <[email protected]>
wrote:

>Just one more thing. Atomizing solvents are great for creating flame
>throwers. Be careful spraying in garage. I've done my daily public
>announcement.

An

"AL"

in reply to [email protected] on 12/12/2005 2:35 PM

12/12/2005 5:09 PM

Those guns with the cup on top tend to require less air.

<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I have a small, standard air compressor, and I'm wondering if I can buy
> an HVLP sprayer that will work work with it, or do you have to buy an
> entire HVLP system?
>
> Thanks,
> --Michael
>


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