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Monday, April 7, 2014

Ampro A1440 Air Regulator with Gauge, 0-160PSI

Ampro A1440 Air Regulator with Gauge, 0-160PSI
  • Includes a 0-160 PSI pressure gauge
  • Provides fine air control for spray gun and air tools
  • Regulate constant level of air pressure

The description for this product does not state the actual operating characteristics. It only says (several times) that it has a 0 160 psi gauge. You would think the gauge scale would be the same as the regulator characteristics, but this is not true. The label on the product says, "Max. Pressure 100 PSI Adjustable range 7.1 PSI -92.3 PSI" I assume the only reason it has a gauge that goes to 160 is to fool people into thinking the operating range is higher. (By the way, the dial background really is white, not green. I am not sure why this matters, however.)

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I purchased this gauge to use with my multiple spray guns and brad nailer. I used quick connect couplers on both ends to make it easier to use with any tool. Very pleased with its performance. Holds pressure at exactly what I set it for. This is a real regulator and not.just a reducing valve. Highly recommend.

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I specifically ordered this product because it has a green gauge face in the product picture (prior to and June 1st, 2012). When the item arrived the product had a white gauge face, which I do not want.

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I never used this item but found when I received it that it was designed with a swivel fitting most likely specifically for a spray gun attachment.

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Ingersoll-Rand P244-610 1/2'' Female NPT Regulator NEW

Ingersoll-Rand P244-610 1/2'' Female NPT Regulator NEW
  • 1 Piece

I have a large 7.5 HP Emax 2-stage compressor and a smaller 3 HP 2-stage compressor. I have been using the ARO series of regulators and filters with the larger unit for some years, and needed a new filter regulator for the smaller unit. Having had good experiences with the Ingersoll Rand ARO regulators and filters at the stations on my larger compressor, I was ready to buy another Ingersoll Rand for the smaller compressor.

Since my smaller compressor is used little in the garage on my home, and is a 60 gallon vertical unit, I decided a single station at the tank outlet was sufficient. I also decided a large coalescing filter wasn't needed, like the large expensive one I have on my 7.5 HP Emax, but filtered air is always a must. The P244-610 was just made to order for my use on this 3 HP compressor almost!

The ratings for airflow and PSI requirements, easy pressure adjustments, and filtering were also just what I needed and wanted. The easy read color coded gauge, and the nice metal filter with its sight glass, were all icing on the cake. The 175 PSI rating was also a plus over other filter regulators. But, the modular design is even better.

The color coded gauge is also adjustable, under the gauge cover, for quick pressure viewing. I keep the colors adjusted on mine for easy reading with no more than a quick glance to note 60 or 90 PSI as the numbers and divisions on the gauge are small.

Note: The part number you will receive is P39344-610. The gauge is mounted into the modular housing by two screws, and is not the older 1/4" NPT screw-in gauge model. This is the IR ARO 2000 modular series of gauges.

The P244-610 comes set up with its air input to the left of the gauge and the output on the right. That works out fine if you have your tank outlet fitting on the right of your tank, but mine are on the left of my air reciever setup which would have the gauge facing the rear of my compressor. Thanks to the modular design, that's no problem. I simple unscrewed the face of the gauge, removed two Phillips head screws, and removed the gauge. I also removed the cover plate on the opposite side. Keeping the two rubber air seals in place, I then reversed the position of the plate and gauge, and re-assembled the regulator. The regulator housing is also made so the filter can be replaced 180 degrees opposite of the factory configuration. This gave me the inlet on the side I needed, kept my gauge facing forward, and put the bowl sight tube toward the front. All you lose from the frontal view are the painted ARO emblem, and the "lock" and "un-lock filter emblems, on the housing. The filter regulator performs just as well in either configuration and mine looks great! It wouldn't have been so great with the gauge and sight glass facing the rear of my compressor, but Ingersoll Rand has covered that problem with the well thought out modular design.

The bowl bleed works easily with a light touch from the front and seals instantly when released, and the metal bowl is easily removed and replaced with the pressure cut off to the P244-610 and relieved from the bowl. The bowl locks in place while pressurized.

My entire change to the unit, and installing it to my compressor with thread tape, took only a few minutes and I didn't have a single leak!

Since I use a 3/8 industrial quick connect to a single rubber hose on this compressor, it now looks much neater using the compact design of the P244-610. A gate valve cuts the pressure off to the filter regulator, and the whole assembly is close to the side of the tank and easily accessible. This also makes for a sturdy mounting of the sturdy P244-610 unit. I was previously using a very bulky DevilBiss filter regulator that stuck out much further from the side of my tank. The Ingersoll Rand P244-610 makes the DevilBiss look like a very bulky and weak antique by comparison. It's also much easier and faster to service than the DevilBiss. I expect this new P244-610 will last a long time just like my other Ingersoll Rand ARO regulators and filters.

Rated for a maximum 175 PSI connection with a maximum setting of 140 PSI air regulation, this is a very flexible unit that can be used in numerous air pressure line configurations. The compact size is roughly 3-inches x 11-inches.

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Only had it for a week so far it has worked without any issues. It did Have a little hiss at the bowl but I just re-greased the seal and it stopped. I would recommend if you need one with range if offers.

Thursday, November 28, 2013

10 Galllon Air Sand Blaster with Ceramic Tips

10 Galllon Air Sand Blaster with Ceramic Tips
  • 10 Gallo Tank Capacity
  • Holds 40 lbs. of Media
  • Easy Rolling Wheels
  • Includes 4 pc Nozzle Set
  • Protective Hood and Fill Funnel

I've been tinkering with this product for the last few hours as I was planning on getting work done on some car parts. It has had quite a few air-flow flaws and media (a fine grain at that) keeps getting clogged in various parts. Most of the clogs seem to occur around the bottom media control valve. I've removed the valve and just straight piped it to try and get a proper flow but I've given up for now.

I would save your money for something with a better design.

Cons: Horrible media flow, clogs around media control valve, clogs around material tips.

Pros: Blow-off valve worked.

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This is the same blaster sold by a dozen different brands. I bought my locally and assembled it. Read the reviews all over the web for all the different brands and you can get some great tips on how to make it work best. It's entertaining to see different brands have different results or different customers have different expectations based on the different prices they pay. Different retailers trying to submarine each other? Dunno.

A couple quick comments. Just bought it yesterday. Looks good. I like the build quality. Looking for the design I think I'll add a generic manual choke cable to move the lower valve (19B). Everyne that says they had success with it says that you really only need ot open the 19B valve halfway and that it only works well with 80 grit or finer blasting media.

Means I'll only have to drill a small hole in the valve handle and clamp the choke knob to the sandblaster handle.

For the play sand users I used to borrow a big sandblaster from a fellow permanently on disability who had used silica sand in his blaster for a while without enough protection for his lungs. He reported that it felt like he was permanently sick and had been for several years with no expectation of ever being well again. He was in his thirties. Read up and see what you think about it. Wikipedia has a great article on silicosis.I'm using this blaster with a 60 gallon Campbell-Hausfeld ~5HP air compressor. It's a single stage compressor. It does a fair job of keeping up with the blaster for a while but eventually I do have to stop and wait for it to catch up. If it'll blast at 80 psi (don't know yet), then there is less volume of air being consumed so the compressor might keep up longer. I have not had time to experiment that much yet.

Have always used tarps and a small salad colander for sifting my sand/blasting media for reuse.

The compressor pump itself is not big enough to stay ahead of the sand blaster for too long. Being that this is only a hobby rig, I can deal with it. If I was making a living with it I'd have bigger equipment.

The finer 80-grit garnet that one reviewer mentioned works best. Anything more coarse leads to clogging. I think high humidity will make a huge difference (problem) later in the summer too. Make sure your compressor has an inline dryer too. The sandblaster has one as well of course but having them in both places is worthwhile.

For a helmet I use an old welding helmet with a clear glass window that has a scrap of leather taped/glued to it to keep the grit out of my shirt. Either way its a dirty job but easier and faster than doing it by hand.

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I can't comment on the effectiveness as I haven't used it yet. It is cheaply made and I wouldn't spend over $75 on it.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

DEWALT D55140BN 2-Inch Brad Nailer/1-Gallon Compressor Combo Kit

DEWALT D55140BN 2-Inch Brad Nailer/1-Gallon Compressor Combo Kit
  • One-gallon tank and 135 max PSI enables more nails to be fired and provides quicker recovery
  • Durable oil-free pump provides extended maintenance-free operation
  • 71 dBA operational noise level for a quieter work environment
  • Low 2.6-amp draw motor provides easy start-up and reduces breaker tripping
  • Lightweight (24 pounds), thin (9 inches), and compact design is easy to carry and store

I bought this recently to do some trim work in the house. This thing drives 5/8 all the way up to 2" brads to the same depth, using the same setting. Putting 3/4 half-round and 1/4 trim up was a breeze; I only wish I'd had it months ago when I put up some bead board.

The compressor runs alot, but what do you want with a 1 gallon tank? The compressor is easy to use, and both it and the nailer itself are the usual high quality product I expect when I buy a DeWalt tool.

This a great and handy item, and would recommend it to anybody who needs a good portable nailing system that delivers.

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I have only a small shop and I work exclusively with hard woods. I was concerned with both power and noise. The nailer is easy to use and set up. The compressor is surprisingly quiet and I was impressed with how many brads could be driven before the compressor cycled on. I have no problem setting the brads below the surface in red oak and hard maple. The price at Amamzon was better than the Home Centers making this a great value. I recommend this highly.

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I recently purchased this kit and am glad I did. It performs as well or better than anything else on the market. It's super light weight, making it easy to carry and so quiet you barely hear it running. Anyone needing such a kit would be foolish not to get this one.

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I like the compressor and the nail gun. It works very well so far. It comes with googles which is nice.

Comes on often but that is what you would expect from 1 gallon tank. Other than that I dont have anything else to say.

DEWALT D55140 Heavy-Duty 1 Gallon 135 PSI Max Trim Compressor I recently purchased only the compressor and use it with a Grex 23 gauge pin nailer. Works perfectly. I have also used it with an old, discontinued 18 gauge nailer I've had for years. Works perfectly. The compressor is light, quiet and dependable. It is never in the way when standing on end under the bench, when not in use. I regret not buying the package. I paid $142.00 for the compressor and $40.00 for a rubber, 50' hose. My final cost was $182 w/o the nice, new Dewalt nailer.

Friday, September 20, 2013

Air Line Model R260-4 Hookah

Air Line Model R260-4 HookahI have used this system before from a friend and i was impressed with the capability of it. I have about 10 boats and the Mainteance on these are high if they have to come out of the water. I bought my own system and I can't stop using it now, it makes cleaning and prop changing a breeze... No more high fees just a common hours pay for my guys.

Great product, and I am very happy with the savings.