Sealey 3H Compressor and (a bigger) Sealey Gun — newbie questions

[elso]

Hi there,
I bought a Sealey 3Hp compressor SAC5030VE, 50lt Sealey, air displacement 11.6cfm, maximum air delivery 8.1. I would like to use it with a Sealy gun like this http://www.tool-net.co.uk/p-366874/sealey-sac5030ve.html?gclid=COSPyZzvt7kCFe_LtAodVGIAUw, Air Pressure: 30-50psi Air Consumption: 6-11cfm.
The compressor isn't big enough I am aware of that, I thought that if I use that gun with the compressor I will only be able to spray for a minute or so and then will have to wait for the compressor to recharge. Instead I was told over the phone by the Sealy technicians that I will probably blow the compressor by doing so and will probably damage it beyond repair; then I was adviced to buy a bigger one. As I have an imminent deadline and I won't be able to buy one in time, I would like to know if it is really that dangerous to try an run the gun, what do you think? I am spraying water based and I wouldn't mind having to wait a bit while spraying. Thanks for your advice!
Many thanks

Elso

 

[Flapdisk]

Your link is to the compressor. You can get a gravity fed HVLP gun that works on 30psi and does a pro job and spray all day with that compressor, you may be ok it will just mean you will have to wait for the compressor to catch up when the pressure in the tank drops.
You could have bought this V twin for less and it's a 14.1 cfm
http://www.burisch.co.uk/prestashop/product.php?id_product=1

 

[elso]

Thanks for the reply.... ops.
This is the Sealey Gun:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/S701G-SEALEY-PROFESSIONAL-GOLD-AIR-GRAVITY-FEED-FED-PAINT-SPRAY-GUN-/261202690677?_trksid=p2054897.l4276

And this the compressor:
http://www.tool-net.co.uk/p-366874/sealey-sac5030ve.html?gclid=COSPyZzvt7kCFe_LtAodVGIAUw

Argh... you are right I should have bought the other one, I guess I am still in time to return this one, it arrived a few days ago and I haven't really used it, I will check the return policy. Meanwhile, do you think that I will actually damage the compressor by trying to run it with that Sealy spray gun?
I was afraid I was going to end up making this mistake, I read so many comments of ppl not being able to use their spray paint guns because of the compressor, but I never thought you could actually 'burn' the compressor itself.

 

[Flapdisk]

I think you will be ok with that gun
No you won't damage the compressor, if the gun demands more air than the compressor can handle, all that will happen is that the air in the storage tank will drop then the compressor will start up and not to be able to replace the air faster than you are using it so it will keep running until you stop spraying, then it will catch up and stop. but you won't harm it.
Don't forget you have seven days you can return anything with no explanation as to why under the distance selling regulations, but if you return it as unwanted you will have to pay the handling.

 

[elso]

Thanks!
I will keep an eye on the Burisch and will look for a gun that can work accordingly then. And yes, will definitively have to send it back, does the 7 days cancellation policy start from the day of the purchase or the day of the delivery?

 

[mike 109444]

Thanks!
I will keep an eye on the Burisch and will look for a gun that can work accordingly then. And yes, will definitively have to send it back, does the 7 days cancellation policy start from the day of the purchase or the day of the delivery?

Think you will find it's from the day of receiving. As you were only able to "examine" the compressor when it arrived and had "only" viewed it online. You must contact the supplier (email or post or phone) within 7 days to tell them you are rejecting the item under the DSR (say something like) "having examined the item I feel it is not suitable for what I wish to use it for and so would like to return it"
ps if you have viewed the same item else where, don't mention this! as that could be seen as having viewed the item.

 

[elso]

By the way, I attached the air hose to the the valve next to the air tap... and it broke... the metallis tapped attachment came off like butter.... and I was using the Sealey hose... another reason why I will send it back.... I left a long message on their voicemail last Saturday, wil see what they say tomorrow.

 

[jordan1]

Hi there,
I bought a Sealey 3Hp compressor SAC5030VE, 50lt Sealey, air displacement 11.6cfm, maximum air delivery 8.1. I would like to use it with a Sealy gun like this http://www.tool-net.co.uk/p-366874/sealey-sac5030ve.html?gclid=COSPyZzvt7kCFe_LtAodVGIAUw, Air Pressure: 30-50psi Air Consumption: 6-11cfm.
The compressor isn't big enough I am aware of that, I thought that if I use that gun with the compressor I will only be able to spray for a minute or so and then will have to wait for the compressor to recharge. Instead I was told over the phone by the Sealy technicians that I will probably blow the compressor by doing so and will probably damage it beyond repair; then I was adviced to buy a bigger one. As I have an imminent deadline and I won't be able to buy one in time, I would like to know if it is really that dangerous to try an run the gun, what do you think? I am spraying water based and I wouldn't mind having to wait a bit while spraying. Thanks for your advice!
Many thanks

Elso

Always best to check usage etc. out befor buying compressors I found. better to overkill if you can than have your comp. working overtime. Direct drive units are very noisy.