Anybody using spray gun washing cabinets? I'm about ready to take the plunge, but would like opinions. Which kind are you using, how does it work, things to look out for, etc. Thanks in advance.
What type are you reffering to? What is your intention with the machine? I think I may be able to help, but want to be sure we're on the same page. Thanks
If you are going to use it alot check into the one offered by saftey kleen they have one that is probably the best in the industry.It can also be used in conjuction with their recycler and you never have to buy thinner again.They will also set up a service agreement based on use.this takes care of the hazard waste material also.If occasional use is all you need there are some basic gun washers out there that are reasonable priced just beware because alot of the cheaper ones are hard to get parts for if they break.I not sure but I think harbour freight online offers one. Hope this helps a little. If you cant find one let me know as on monday I can probably find a supplier for them when I am at work. later shoe
I use the Herkules 2 gun washer at work. Their pretty basic and relieable. I have only had to replace the pump once in 15 years, but it gets used all day long, every day. One tip if your using solvent based paint, if you fill the bottom of the tank up to within 1" of the pick-up screen with water, you will save on thinner. The thinner is lighter than water and therefore floats on top. When I clean out the washer, I just drain the water into a bucket, set it aside until i'm done cleaning and then add it back in. Here's a link to Herkules' web site. http://www.herkules.us/cleaner_gwrt.html
I'm not spraying continuously, but it's still a pain in the *** cleaning the gun. Normally what happens is that I don't clean it as well as I should, and end up payng the price later on. Here's a cleaner I was looking at online, it's make by Astro and is less than $400. Here's their pitch on it: Takes less than a minute to clean a complete set of painting equipment inside & out Has a 1 gun & 1 cup capacity Re-use of solvent reduces solvent consumption by up to 90% Less hazardous waste to dispose of Air operated (non-electric) Enclosed container operation minimizes painters' exposure to solvents Paint sludge settles to bottom for easy drainage and disposal. I'm wondering if this would hold up to part time use.
The pump went bad on mine and they are expensive. I now use an old air pig as a storage tank for the thinner. I rigged up some lines and a check valve and a low pressure regulator. When you open the air valve, the air pressure shuts the check valve and forces the thinner up through the spray nozzles. When you are done cleaning, shut off the air, and when the pressure equalizes, the check valve opens and the fluid returns to the old pressure tank(air pig). Poor people have poor ways.
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