Advice on cleaning neglected R80GS

[solidstate100]

Personally, having used a lot of air tools in the trade along the years, I wouldnt go below 100 litre capacity (and the bigger the better here) - this will do most tasks for a serious amatuer up to light trade use - Just about OK for spraying, air tools etc. But it isnt only about capacity, its also about volume - ie pumping efficiency - 3 hp twin with a 100 litre tank will keep you going for the foreseable future I reckon

 

[ChasF]

A short large diameter tube from the compressor to the gun helps. You might need a moisture filter as well.

 

[fayeslane]

Well this isn't going to well,bought the Parrafin thing from M/M & there is hardly any soda coming out,i think maybe my borrowed compressor is goosed.
On switch it gets to 100psi,then after a few seconds it's dropping to 40psi,any compressor experts,can help.
Cheers,Duckface.
I'm beginning to think i picked the right forum name.

You might have already done this but:-

Drain any water from the compressor tank, there will be a valve underneath somewhere.
Try taking the adjusting nozzle off the off the end of the lance.
Are you using soda mixed with water?

 

[Duckface]

Yes,i drained the wate(some thick black sludge dribbled out,but not much water),i did try with the nozzle off & a tiny amount of soda came through.
I didn't try adding water,wasn't sure how much so left it.

 

[fayeslane]

Amount of water is not critical, try 60/40 (water/soda) and play from there.

 

[Duckface]

Cheers,thanks for the help.