vdubbya
Rochester Auto Spa
How many people use compressed air to blow out the interior of the vehicle you're working on or in drying cracks and what not? If you do, what is a suitable sized compressor?
Compressed air???
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Patrick
No Prep, No Pride !
:headbang Do it all the time! Mine is a powermates 2.5 HP, 6 gl, rubber tip nozzle....
Just a suggestion.vdubbya said:
Give some thought as to the use of your air compressor. If you think you might ever want to add some air tools, be sure to buy one that has enough CFM at the pressure the tool requires. CFM/Pressure requirements are listed in the tool specifications and the CFM/Pressure capacity of the compressor will be listed in its spec. sheet It doesn't take much more money to buy a unit with sufficient capacity for your future needs.
Charles
bigron62
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i use mine to blow water out of trim, mirrors , ect i wouldnt want to work without it
tubafeak
Weight is the enemy.
My compressor is a 6hp 33 gal setup, but I use it to run impact wrenches and whatnot, so that's overkill for blowing air out of cracks. I'd say that a quality pankake compressor is more than adequate for drying needs, and unlike my compressor, it doesn't weight 300 pounds (lots of fun getting it out of the explorer by myself). You sholud be able to pick one up new for less than $100, a blow gun is like $10. The reason I got such a huge one is that I'm getting a pneumatic rotary and it uses a lot of air.
Clean Dean
Keep it clean !!!
I have a couple of the Husky portable 90 PSI models that they sell at HD for about $100. They are lightweight, affordable, and (IMO) a must for interior detailing.
Clean Dean said:
Thanks for the information. Those other units didn't look too portable :lol
How long have you had your units in service? Reading the HD info page, it doesn't say how long the power cord is, or how many amps the unit draws. Are the air hose fittings standard (is there a standard?) so that a longer hose could be substituted, if needed?
Another question about the HD Husky units. I went out to HD today and looked at the unit, but did not see a "bleeding" valve. The Porter Cable units have one at the bottom of the tank and recommend opening frequently to allow condensation to be released.
Another question who has the best blow gun attachments? HD's offerings were scant (2). Neither had a rubberized tip.
Another question who has the best blow gun attachments? HD's offerings were scant (2). Neither had a rubberized tip.
jayincali
New member
well I don't have a compressor, I do use a blower though. I used to have a Samoyed, (long hair dog). And I had to use a high pressure blower to dry her after her baths. The hose is almost like a pool cleaners hose, the cord is about 15' and the hose is about 10', has two settings, high and very high. The tip is like a smooth bore water nozzle that is about 6" that tapers from the 2" hose to about 1/2" tip and is made of rubber. It does have two filters, a pre foam filter, and the main filter. Very clean air, with no water condensation either. I blow out the interior as well as all the cracks that water like to sit in. Got it from a pet supply over the inter net a couple years ago.
Pats300zx
Super Moderator
The HD Husky Unit has the bleeding valve at the bottom of the unit. I recently picked up one of these units. How oftern am I supposed to bleed the unit??? Everytime I use it????
Thanks...
Thanks...
As far as the tapered rubber-tipped blow gun, it was banned from repair shops years ago because of irresponsible mechanics sticking it into their fellow employee's various body orifices and pulling the trigger as a joke (some joke). Well, a few mechanics were killed by the "joke" so they're no longer allowed in the shops - only the less effective open-end safety type can be used now. But, from what I understand, if you work alone you can still use them legally. They are kind of difficult to find now but I just saw an air tool kit on jcwhitney.com for $14.99 that includes the blow gun and tapered rubber tip. I'm sure there are other companies that sell just the blow gun and tip for less money if you don't need the other pieces though.
tubafeak
Weight is the enemy.
Sears had the rubber tipped kind for about $10. In response to how often you should purge the tank, it should be emptied every time you use it, once you are done. If you don't relieve teh pressure then water can be forced in to the cylinder walls. Rust-through is a real problem in a heavily pressurised area :doh .
Pats300zx, thanks. I picked up a cut sheet from the rack which was fairly informative, but it did not show the purge valve. How long have you had your unit in use?
From what I have read, this is correct...both the frequency of the action and the reason for same.tubafeak said:
DShiznitz
The Buffer Is Family
Mr. Clean said:
You could also consider using Plasti-Dip and make your own protective coating for the whole gun.
-craig
Pats300zx
Super Moderator
Mr. Clean said:
Its working great !!! I use it for blowing dust from the engine on my show car. Its not going to power any major power tools but it gets the job done.
Noise level is bearable...
Glad I got it...
Clean Dean
Keep it clean !!!
My experience with the Husky units...
I have three of these, and two of them came with a handle for easy manuvering (newer models). They are ideal for the mobile professional, but the hoses are too easily damaged. I keep an extra hose on both of my mobile detailing vehicles. I have been through about 3 hoses in the past 6 months. :wall
I have three of these, and two of them came with a handle for easy manuvering (newer models). They are ideal for the mobile professional, but the hoses are too easily damaged. I keep an extra hose on both of my mobile detailing vehicles. I have been through about 3 hoses in the past 6 months. :wall
Clean Dean said:
Are these units fairly new to you? The coiled hose that comes with them feels like it will become brittle quickly. Can I assume that the 3 hose failures were the original hoses and not replacements? Do you have a replacement hose mfg recommendation.
I'm considering the Husky unit and the Makita c700. The write-up on the Makita (an oiled unit) references a quieter operation vs oil-free. It also boasts a lesser draw @ 12 amps. I don't know the amp draw on the Husky unit.
Anyone consider using canned air? I bought a four pack from Costco to see how it works. Seems to work pretty well for body mouldings, mirrors and body seams. Only problem I found so far is that if you hold the can in the wrong way, it can start to spray ice because of the propellant.
I have a compressor, but sometimes it's difficult to use because of the noise. Hoping this will be a good alternative.
I have a compressor, but sometimes it's difficult to use because of the noise. Hoping this will be a good alternative.
Clean Dean
Keep it clean !!!
The lightweight Husky unit is preetty new to me and I owned one about 2 years now. They do not seem to be all that loud (less than an extractor). I bought the Husky replacement hoses at @ $10 a piece. I will continue to use this compressor because of its light weight and ease of manuverability. It also takes up very little room in my already overpacked F-150 Lightning.