Pick apart my air setup. Please...

[TransAm_Stan]

I am not ready for throwing around paint yet. But I want to be able to so without too much worry when the time comes. Is this setup adequate?

3.5 hp 60 gallon compressor
11.5 SCFM@90psi
13.4 SCFM@40psi

Sharpe 606A

I come out of the compressor (1") into a 1" "T"
Top of "T" into a hi-pressure 1" Ball Valve
Bottom of "T" is my first drain with a regulated supply for general use
Out of Ball valve into 1" Hydraulic hose to ceiling
into 2" aluminum finned pipe, sloped away from compressor
End of finned pipe a "T"
Bottom of "T" is my second water drain (Black)
Top of "T" goes to my first drop, 3/4" pipe (black)

I figure a pic is worth a thousand words.... *click to view full size*






Here is the end of the line. Won't be used for painting.



I know my drops should come off of the top of the "T". I didn't know it then.

Any other suggestions, comments etc., I would highly appreciate it.

Thanks for your time...

Stan
WV

 

[Chad.S]

I see you are a yamaha fan, like the ol' skool jt poster as well, lol. are you using this set-up for complete paint jobs or just smaller panels?

 

[TransAm_Stan]

Hi Chad.

I will be doing an overall.

http://www.spiuserforum.com/showthread.php?1184-Stan-s-76-Pontiac-Trans-Am-Restoration

Very much a Yamaha fan, and Honda. Old skool? Heck it was just yesterday... LOL

Stan

 

[Chad.S]

I'm thinking you will need more air than what you have then, when i started i had a 6.5hp 60 gallon and on a over all i would be running short towards the end of a paint job..


I'm a ktm and kaw fan, I did just sell my yz450 though, not a bad machine.

 

[TransAm_Stan]

I do have a twin stage 175 psi That I can plum inline if I have too. Its 100 feet away in another building. Or the worst case scenario switch compressors.

Had a KX125 once. We never got along. Rode a 490 KTM around a 86 or so. Thas was like climbing on a skyscraper! I hear on the late model bikes the ergos have improved. Must have, for '12 MX season they nabbed Dungey & M. Stewart. Have to be doing something right.

Stan

 

[Brad J.]

I'm with Chad. I had a 6.5hp 60 gallon craftsman when I started and it would run out towards the end also. I noticed the old school JT poster also. I'm partial to ATK's as I have a couple 406's waiting to be restored some day. Used to change dirt bikes like underwear and really miss it sometimes.

 

[Chad.S]

Yea, i vote for bringing in the other compresser and running a line between the two for even more storage capacity, then you will be getting somewhere..

The newer ktm's rock btw, bought a 2012 250sx 2-stroker, they are the only ones being innovative with 2-strokes anymore, as much hp as a 450, 25lb lighter, you do the math.. lol.. I have a cast to prove it..

 

[TransAm_Stan]

Yea, i vote for bringing in the other compresser and running a line between the two for even more storage capacity, then you will be getting somewhere..

The newer ktm's rock btw, bought a 2012 250sx 2-stroker, they are the only ones being innovative with 2-strokes anymore, as much hp as a 450, 25lb lighter, you do the math.. lol.. I have a cast to prove it..

I feel your pain Chad! Broke my wrist this season in Florida. Really put the restoration of the Trans Am on hold. Just now getting back to the car. Navicular bones heal slow!

I too am an old school 2 stroke owner / rider/ racer. Tried the 4 stroke YZ450 for 4 months. Wasn't for me. I luv my YZ250. Its sits forlornly in the corner, neglected, as I fondle my TA. LOL

As for the compressors...

I think I will keep my setup as is for now. When I said an overall job earlier, I wasn't quite correct. I will be shooting the "shell" then doing the doors, fenders, trunk lid, hood, etc. as I get to them. At least that is the plan as I see it in my head. Plans do change though...

Thanks for all the help gents. Stay warm.

Stan

 

[Bondoskimmer]

Yea, i vote for bringing in the other compresser and running a line between the two for even more storage capacity, then you will be getting somewhere..

The newer ktm's rock btw, bought a 2012 250sx 2-stroker, they are the only ones being innovative with 2-strokes anymore, as much hp as a 450, 25lb lighter, you do the math.. lol.. I have a cast to prove it..

I'm with Chad.
Plus I would tee instead of just an elbow before the couplers. Then you can put a 6"-12" drop (I have 12"-18") with a ball valve on the bottom of each drop for a drain which is where the ball should be anyway. I have a ball on my compressor and the rest are on the bottom of the drops (5) I have.