Air Dryer Recommendation

[gasseous]

I have the Super Ultra 205 and am looking for a good air dryer. I went to Home Depot and looked at the dessicant dryers. They were all pink in the package. (They should be blue) I purchased (2) of them..... took them home... and put (1) in my microwave to dry out..... 30 seconds later.... smoke poured out and the dryer was literally..... burnt toast.... I was wondering what other use and how do they go about drying them out? Living in Alabama in the summer is a very humid environment.... I do not mind drying out the dessicant, but would like one that is easy to take apart....

Thanks,

[Rambozo]

If you get a whole house water filter, you can take that apart and fill it with bulk desiccant. Most crystal type cat litter is silica gel, so that is easy to get anywhere. That will give you a pretty large volume. Also, how you run your air lines can have a big difference in how much moisture makes it to the end.

[zoama]

I like the Motorguard M60 kit that comes with three dryable filters. http://www.tooltopia.com/motorguard-...d=scplp6815226 the link is just for reference, shop for the best price.

Here's mine on a cart I built > Cart

[everlastsupport]

I like the Motorguard M60 kit that comes with three dryable filters. http://www.tooltopia.com/motorguard-...d=scplp6815226 the link is just for reference, shop for the best price.

Here's mine on a cart I built > Cart

I have found them for the same price, but not free shipping, this is the way to go. I will get one once I check out the in and outlet size, if 1/4", sold.

Have you dried one out, how if so, then it change color or you just wing it?

[zoama]

I have found them for the same price, but not free shipping, this is the way to go. I will get one once I check out the in and outlet size, if 1/4", sold.

Have you dried one out, how if so, then it change color or you just wing it?

The M30 is 1/4" npt but the in/out is vertical and at the bottom of the housing (45 cfm).The M45 is a M30 kit with two extra filters. The M60 is 1/2" npt with the in/out horizontal at the top of the housing (100 cfm). The M100 is a M60 kit with two extra filters.
The kit as they call it with two extra filters is the most bang for the buck. I use 1/2" x 1/4" bushings on my M60. The instructions say leave the filter out in the sun for a day to dry it. I have read on other forums that some people use a roll of toilet tissue as a replacement but I've never tried it. My filters don't change color, I just take it out and feel it every now and then.

[everlastsupport]

The M30 is 1/4" npt but the in/out is vertical and at the bottom of the housing (45 cfm).The M45 is a M30 kit with two extra filters. The M60 is 1/2" npt with the in/out horizontal at the top of the housing (100 cfm). The M100 is a M60 kit with two extra filters.
The kit as they call it with two extra filters is the most bang for the buck. I use 1/2" x 1/4" bushings on my M60. The instructions say leave the filter out in the sun for a day to dry it. I have read on other forums that some people use a roll of toilet tissue as a replacement but I've never tried it. My filters don't change color, I just take it out and feel it every now and then.

This must be the filter the paint shops use. I have two friend at two shops and they both told me they use TP rolls for the filter.

I am in Florida, lost of sun to dry them out. So the actual company said that (leave in sun, not install TP), that is cool. I guess have to find a M45 for a good price or adapters for the M60/100. Think I am going to switch over. Maybe worth going for the higher CFM, so do not have to worry about pressure.

The little cheap ones are OK, but do not last long, we have a lot of moisture in the air here.

Is the outer housing metal on the one you have?

[everlastsupport]

I use 1/2" x 1/4" bushings on my M60.

This is 1/4 to 1/2 npt? You are using with a 1/4" npt system? I like the higher cfm and bigger 1/2" is gonna help a little too. We might want to break this into its own thread. Would be good info for others.

[gasseous]

Rambozo,

I was thinking about going the water filter route.... I have a (3) filter setup for my reverse osmosis.... are you saying to remove the filter and fill the canister up with dessicant or cat litter? I was looking at the motorguard m-30 at the welding store today..... they were out so I did not purchase it.... am wanting to mount the filter straight on my cart next to the welder....

Thank you for the reply..... you too zoama.....

[zoama]

Rambozo,

I was thinking about going the water filter route.... I have a (3) filter setup for my reverse osmosis.... are you saying to remove the filter and fill the canister up with dessicant or cat litter? I was looking at the motorguard m-30 at the welding store today..... they were out so I did not purchase it.... am wanting to mount the filter straight on my cart next to the welder....

Thank you for the reply..... you too zoama.....

The m30 has bottom inlet/outlets, the m60 is on top.

[everlastsupport]

If you go with the whole house filter, make sure you keep the PSI right. I would lower air, hook up and raise it and only use on the plasma so you don't forget and run it over its rating.