Regulator differences

AAE

AAE

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I want to put a regulator at the back of my van (mobile painter) so I don't have to continuously climb in to adjust at the tank.
I tried a diaphragm (left) and it doesn't actually control the air like I want. If I'm spraying, there's a huge burst of air until it levels out.

The other one is in my shop and performs just how I want.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!




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The one on the left looks more like a cheater valve to me. Hard to tell cause i cant see the backside. The one on the right is a diaphragm.

Get a good quality diaphragm and it will work well.
 
AAE said:
I want to put a regulator at the back of my van (mobile painter) so I don't have to continuously climb in to adjust at the tank.
I tried a diaphragm (left) and it doesn't actually control the air like I want. If I'm spraying, there's a huge burst of air until it levels out.

The other one is in my shop and performs just how I want.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!




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That is classic cheater valve response. The longer the hose after the valve the longer it will take to settle down to the desired pressure.
 
AAE said:
How does this strike you?

HVLP Spray Gun Air Regulator with Pressure Gauge and Diaphragm Control (Analog Pressure Gauge) https://a.co/d/6HfN0UL
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Did you read this review?
“These aren't perfect but are better than a cheater valve for similar cost. They're a little finicky in setup as they need to be fed only slightly more than spraying pressure from a booth wall regulator (45 psi?) and not higher pressure straight from the compressor (90 psi). This still works out fine for guns that operate up to 35 psi. Pressure is maintained without fluctuations and adjustment is easy. Glass face, big air ports for good flow, and compact size are a big plus.”
 
dhutton01 said:
Did you read this review?
“These aren't perfect but are better than a cheater valve for similar cost. They're a little finicky in setup as they need to be fed only slightly more than spraying pressure from a booth wall regulator (45 psi?) and not higher pressure straight from the compressor (90 psi). This still works out fine for guns that operate up to 35 psi. Pressure is maintained without fluctuations and adjustment is easy. Glass face, big air ports for good flow, and compact size are a big plus.”
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I did not. Not what I need. Thanks for the heads up.
 
AAE said:
I'm wanting to adjust at the "wall". This is a sorely ugly set up. "Airline" is just hoses.
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Yeah I figured as much. Just threw it out there. I’ve painted at a few different friends places before where they just had a hose coming off the compressor no regulator…I just hooked up my gun with my rti and sprayed away lol. Always seemed to work fine…although not the way I would have my shop set up.
 
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