Water in air line

[Blind Bruce]

What is the best way to filter out the water in an air line?
BB

[randybc2003]

I assume you are talking about the pressure line in an airbrush-compressor assembly. I would just get the water-trap accessory that most airbrush manufactuerers sell with their compressors. Or get one from your compressor manufacturer. You are right - water and solvent paints don't mix. [}:)][:(]

[NZRMac]

I found a longer hose and have it elevated so the water runs back to the compressor helps, that and a water trap make all the difference. The air gets heated as it's compressed then condenses in the air line, I put my water-trap half way along the hose, probably 5 metres from the compressor.

Ken.

[bogp40]

QUOTE: Originally posted by NZRMac

I found a longer hose and have it elevated so the water runs back to the compressor helps, that and a water trap make all the difference. The air gets heated as it's compressed then condenses in the air line, I put my water-trap half way along the hose, probably 5 metres from the compressor.

Ken.

Ken,
Actually the best place for the drier/trap is @ the compressor. You want to trap any water before it has a chance to enter the hose. I realize that a small compressor/ airbrush usually in a heated controled enviorment is not the same as a compressor on a jobsite running nailguns all day long. Water in the hose is not a good thing. Many times a compressor has to be in a remote location from the air use/ tool, this could even require the use of even a second drier- automotive body shop is a good example- and any water in those lines/ hoses is taboo. Ruined paint jobs and damaged tools a result.
Bob K.

[Anonymous]

just want to add to the good advice above, always drain your compressor after every use.