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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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.

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-Mike-

On 12 Dec 2005 14:35:46 -0800, 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

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

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

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

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.

wrote in message
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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

wrote in message
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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

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

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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

"rickluce" wrote in message
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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.

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-Mike-

On Tue, 13 Dec 2005 00:06:29 GMT, "Vic Baron"
wrote:


wrote in message
roups.com...
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

Thanks for the replies.

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"
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.