Recommend a regulator for aldi compressor please

[ross_m]

As title. Im looking for a pressure regulator to fit my aldi compressor. I need it for spraying a car. I dont really know which ones will fit.

Also not looking to get one off ebay. Ideally one from a place like machine mart as I can pick it up or get it sent very quickly! Any help appreciated. Thanks

 

[paintpot]

do you mean you bought your compressor from aldi shop.if so the regulator is built in to it.Lift the black nob and turn it up or down to regulator the air ,and then push the nob back down again to lock it.

 

[brightspark]

get the filter regulator from machine mart .then get 2 hose adaptor tails to screw into the ports then u can fit it in the airline which is plugged into the compresor

 

[ross_m]

I havent even had it out the box yet as its hidden in the corner of the garage. I think when i bought it there was a regulator sold seperately? It was about 2 years ago. Does the reg you speak of have gauge? cheers

 

[brightspark]

I havent even had it out the box yet as its hidden in the corner of the garage. I think when i bought it there was a regulator sold seperately? It was about 2 years ago. Does the reg you speak of have gauge? cheers

yes water seperator and regulator with presure gauge page 161 item number 1 £28.74p

 

[paintpot]

the regulator is on the compressor i have got one from aldi ,its a blue compressor .

 

[ross_m]

get the filter regulator from machine mart .then get 2 hose adaptor tails to screw into the ports then u can fit it in the airline which is plugged into the compresor

Which regulator of thiers do you suggest? and which adaptor tails? Do you know the exact ones I need? If so can you copy and paste links? The ones on my compressor are qucik release.

 

[ross_m]

the regulator is on the compressor i have got one from aldi ,its a blue compressor .

Right, cheers. Thats a relief. Does it have a gauge though? And when did you buy it? Have you sprayed a car with it? If so how did it go?

 

[brightspark]

paintpot recons theres a regulator on comp so u probably just need a water seperator

 

[ross_m]

Yep, I think we have all been typing/replying at the same time so never saw it

I have an inline water seperator so thats it sorted. Cheers guys

 

[Big Len]

If its this compressor from aldi then yes , the right outlet (nearest in pic) is regulated by turning the black knob between the two outlets. There are two gauges , one above each outlet and youll see the pressure change in the right one as you turn the knob mentioned above - just remember if you are reducing the pressure youll have to let it out with something to see the change first Ive used it for a number of small scale DIY spraying jobs without issue. BTW its made by a company called wolf air and is just re-branded for aldi.

 

[paintpot]

there should be two gauges on it ,One 4 the presser of the tank and the over one 4 regulating the air pressure ,bought my compressor 2 years a go.sprayer many a car with it ,Because its a small tank its alright 4 small jobs .use the spray gun you got with it or get a small gun .

 

[ross_m]

I got a gravity and suction fed gun with mine. I'll use the gravity one i think. Im spraying a whole car but panel by panel. I suppose thats like doing lots of small jobs one after the other so i think it should go fine.

I heard it will last 15 mins before it needs re-fills?

 

[paintpot]

use the gravity gun and it will last 4 to 5 Min's before the tank cuts back in.

 

[ross_m]

Oh and just to make sure i have everything I need for the compressor, I have the following excluding painting accessories and materials

Compressor (with regulator!) and everything else in the box, gun air line etc etc
water trap


Theres nothing else i'll need is there?

 

[paintpot]

there will be no water trap with the compressor dont worry .YOU wont be using it that long to cause water in the air line ,when finished drain your compressor of ,There's a little tap under your tank ,That will drain your air of and any moister in the tank.

 

[Big Len]

Yep , the syphon gun shipped with these is actually meant to be more of a media blaster - never attempted it myself tho

Like paintpot said , itll run off the tank for a bit then charge itself up again and then run off the tank again in a cycle. The setpoint it kicks in again and starts refilling itself is set internally but is more than above the pressure required from spray painting anyway.

 

[eil]

I would respectfully suggest that you have a browse through the compressor section of the site as there are quite a few posts regarding the different setup`s using these small compressors would give you a better insight to what you want to do, also Malcolm's paint tutorial where he explains what happens by not using a water trap/filter when spraying.

 

[ross_m]

Thanks again guys

I bought this water trap. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230486183684&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT