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   DougU | Jul 08, 2003 06:23am | #1

   Bill

   What kind did you buy, been thinking that I need one, hate having to hire it out all the time.

   Doug

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   bcsmith | Jul 08, 2003 04:57pm | #2

   I bought the gravity feed Porter Cable thinking I'd try it and get a more expensive one if I needed it.  It works fine so far.  I did buy the 1.3 needle and tip though, and that's what I use on almost everything.  It's packaged with a 2.5 or something like that.  I can't imagine why.

   I bet you'll be getting fine results in an hour or two.  I can clean it in 5 minutes.

   Feel free to ask any questions yoiu might have.

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   DougU | Jul 09, 2003 01:40am | #3

   Thanks Bill

   I will have to look into it, dont know anything about them so no questions right now, but I'll keep you in mind when I get one.

   I know I need to get one, cant keep counting on the finish guy that I use to get the work done when I need it. Hes starting to doubt me when I tell him that I need it done today, cant say that to many times.

   Thanks

   Doug

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   Kevin | Jul 09, 2003 05:31am | #4

   Ah... it's a gravity gun. That explains it. LOL

   My first exposure to HVLP technology was a conversion gun on a pressure pot. I didn't like it. But, then I was exposed to an HVLP gravity gun and having becomed accustomed to using them... I can totally related to what you said in the first post. They really are a fantastic piece of equipment. They have their drawbacks. But, man.... do they spray sweet!

   Regards,

   Kevin

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   TomT226 | Jul 09, 2003 02:28pm | #5

   The 2.5 needle is ment for heavy bodied finishes. A pressure pot will spray these type finishes better than a gravity or suction gun without excessive thinning. A pressure feed will also spray at most any position without fluttering. I know, I have both and prefer the pressure feed.

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   bcsmith | Jul 09, 2003 03:14pm | #6

   I would have thought so too, Tom, but I'm spraying everything with the 1.3 including latex wall paint (thinned 10%).

   I may go with a pot some day but don't need the extra capacity yet.  I would like the ability to hold the gun sideways/upside down etc. though.

   The PC drips occassionally.  Say every 10th use a couple drips per fill.  I'd like to figure that out.  I would say that's the only problem I've encountered.

   Bill

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   TomT226 | Jul 09, 2003 07:27pm | #7

   That's good to know. I never had that good of luck with using latex or acrylic out of a gravity or siphon gun.

   The drip could be caused by dried material build up on the needle/noozle assembly. Had that problem with acyrlic until I started taking the cap off and cleaning the nozzle and needle after every couple of 2-qt pots. It could also be caused by crap in the paint. If you don't strain, you may want to start doing that and see if it stops the drip.

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   Fingrs | Jul 17, 2003 11:58pm | #8

   Hi, Bill,

   Since seeing your post I started looking onto the gravity feel PC sprayer...is it the PSH1 you got?

   Seems my compressor is a bit wimpy to drive this thing, so I'm looking for suggestions on a good, all around compressor for light use.  I don't do sanding with it, but do drive brads and small nails, and use it to blow dust out of stuff.   Up to now, the little 1HP Porter Cable pancake compressor my wive gave me as part of the brad mailer kit has done fine, but it's probably time for an upgrade.

   FWW had an article in the latest issue on this subject, but they're suggesting more than I think I need.  What compressor a reyou using and what might I get away with?

   Thanks!

   Lofton

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   bcsmith | Jul 18, 2003 01:46am | #9

   I'm using a PC 20 gal and another older 20 gal on site.  The PC runs at 165 PSI and handles the sprayer very well.  The other one probably operates at 125 psi and does fine.  Both are oilless.  Good luck.