Spraybooth Filter Change
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No doubt that filter needs changing!
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Those 2 coats of black on the latest project definitely highlighted how much buildup there is.
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Once the prefilter is removed the main filter "looks" OK.........
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But closer inspection reveals it also has a good buildup of paint.
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Fan looks OK, too
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But again, closer inspection reveals some buildup.
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New main filter pad mounted in the frame.
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This is the roll of prefilter paper I use, Molnlycke E-TORK. This is what the commercial booths use to protect their filters.
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Held in place top & bottom with masking tape, then tucked down the sides.
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Ready for use.
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Back in action!
Коментари
5 11 February 2022, 16:12
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Very cool!
I am not protecting my filter, hoping for better suction. Instead, I bought four replacements and lets see how long they last me.
One thing I also did, was I changed the fan. Got a 4,5k RPM one from amazon and it fits perfectly to screw positions.
Connector is not 1:1 but simple to rework. Loudness roughly the same, but less mist escaping by the sides now.
In case someone wish to replace their fan, 120mm x 120mm x 38mm is the size:
amazon.de/-/en/gp/pr..00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
11 February 2022, 16:32
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Hi Sergei, you can see from my "before" pics that even with the prefilter paper AND an extra post-filter, my rig still had plenty of airflow with the standard fan.
This time I omitted the post-filter (it was a sheet of the white foam from the previous blue/white main filter pad), so we'll see how it runs.
Anyway, I don't see any evidence of overspray escaping at the sides but I'll keep in mind your suggestion for a replacement fan. 👍
11 February 2022, 16:38
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Sooner or later the filter sponge becomes too loaded up with paint, so - time to change the filter!
I use a prefilter paper to extend the life of the main filter, Molnlycke E-TORK, this is a similar product to what is used in commercial booths. I change the prefilter when there is visible paint build-up.