What would be the minimum size requirement for a air compessor have to be able to spray paint with out it cons

Question

stanly trying to fill the tank. is it possible to add storage tanks to stop compessor running

Answer 1

Its entirely dependant on what kind of paint sprayer you are using, and its specifications. the best way is to call the 800 number for the manufacturer of the spray equipment, and they can tell you specifically the minimum PSI and compression volume rate for continuous spraying.

unless your paint is too thin, or you have a commercial spray unit, it should work with a relatively small compressor.

You can always add a larger tank(s.) The compressor pump is set to run until the tank is at a certain pressure. if the pump is always running, this is probably a faulty, or miscalibrated pressure sensor on the tank.

does the tank have a pressure gauge? check the maximum pressure it goes up to.

also, find the wires that power the pump motor, and trace them, and at some point they should connect to something tapped right into the storage tank, which is where the motor control pressure sensor is. you may be able to manually adjust this by s******g or unscrewing the calibration s***w. give it a few turns clockwise until it stops running continuously and holds a steady pressure in the tank.

Answer 2

All 3 answers so far offer valid info, and suggestions regarding size.

   What seems to be the case however, is that you only asked about size. You did not state you have a compressor, or that you questioned, regarding faults.

   You did omit details regarding what it might be that you want to use the compressor for other than JUST painting.

   I suggest that no matter what anyone paints, using a compressor, they do not spray constantly, ENDlessly. Obviously with equipment functioning properly, and a large enough TANK, using adequate HP, you'd still have re-charge periods, but the larger tank would allow longer time spans between.

Just my two "sense"

  If your notion is house painting, you'd be better off using an airless. If you happen to be painting Bus fleets, then the largest capacity compressdor would serve the best.

Answer 3

what size compressor are you running and what are you painting?  A basin 26 gallon (med. large shop size) with like160 max PSI should last you a good 15-30 min. without kicking on if you are spraying your home.  If you are having a steady running of your compressor, no matter how small, you have a seal that is leaking or you need to go by a cheap (cheaper that another tank) but better quality high flow coupler & regulator which allows your gun to run longer.  Give me more info and I can help you more.

Answer 4

If you air compressor is running all the time, there is 1, something wrong with it, 2 Bad regularitor. , 3. a big time leak, or 4. you are using all of the air out of the tank. and need a bigger air compressor You can use a bigger tank, but you may still have a problem if you are using a lot of air, or have a air leak, in the hose. Go to a air tool sit and see how much air your tool are using and then check your air out put on you compressor. They now have 150 psi compressor that run on 120 voltage, with 30 gallon tanks, that should give you some relief on all ways running. I just think your compressor is to small for the load you are putting on it. If you are using air naillers, you may need a bigger compress to handle the loads as they all ways are on.

Answer 5

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