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Reddit mentions of 1/2" Particulate filter water trap seperator moisture Compressed Air Compressor
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We found 2 Reddit mentions of 1/2" Particulate filter water trap seperator moisture Compressed Air Compressor. Here are the top ones.
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1/2" NPT PARTICULATE FILTER / WATER TRAP TO REMOVE MOISTURE FROM COMPRESSED AIR LINES.THIS UNIT HAS 5oz POLYCARBONATE BOWL WITH METAL BOWL GUARD. 5u MICRON FILTER REMOVES 95% OF MOISTURE AND DEBRIS.175 PSI MAX INPUT PRESSURE, 145 MAX OUTPUT PRESSURE, 106 CFM FLOW RATE. PLEASE NOTE::: 1/2" NPT MEASURES 0.850" OUTSIDE THREAD DIAMETER IN INCHES::::COMES WITH A SEMI AUTOMATIC DRAIN THAT ACTS LIKE AN OVERNIGHT DRAIN. WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE BOWL, THE DRAIN WILL HOLD THE MOISTURE CONTENTS UNLESS YOU MANUALLY DISCHARGE IT. WHEN NO PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE BOWL, THE DRAIN AUTOMATICALLY OPENS TO RELEASE THE MOISTURE.REPLACEMENT FILTERS CAN BE FOUND ON AMAZON. ASIN B01MTC8AAH. COPY PASTE ASIN TO YOUR AMAZON SEARCH BAR.
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I saw in that video the guy wasn't using one which is dangerous as that can spray water moisture all over your expensive electronics, frying them. What you attach to you air compressor is this. Devices like this separate out a large amount of the moisture that is pulled out of the air thanks to your air compressor, so instead of spraying it all over your components, it's contained in the reservoir.
It's also a good idea to have a regulator attached to your air compressor too, as 75+ psi air on components can break things. Just also make sure you put something in your fans to stop them from spinning, as the high pressure air can spin them so fast it can break things...
All I gotta say is in all the years I've used the water filter on my air compressor to clean my expensive electronics, I have never had anything get fried what so ever. Its ~30 bucks that can save you thousands along with allowing you to easily clean your stuff without worry.
An oil-free (diaphragm) compressor doesn't introduce oil. And the only water it would introduce is what's in the air to begin with. Generally the air will come out more dry than the water going in, because much of it condenses inside the compressor tank, lines, etc. as it cools.
And if you are concerned about oil or water (basically if you have a piston compressor), you can get devices to filter them both out — they are very common for people doing paint-gun work, where the oil would ruin the whole thing. The air won't be sterile or anything, but if it's good enough to paint with it probably won't contain a significant amount of oil.
If you're really concerned, though, companies sell filters that will take air from an industrial compressor, remove the oil and any air, run it through activated charcoal, and make it suitable for breathing in a supplied-air respirator. I've breathed air coming off an industrial rotary-vane compressor through something like this, and it was fine, not even any odor or anything. The filters are expensive, though, and it's probably overkill unless you're actually breathing it.