Thank you all for your comments on this video and also your concern about the filter housing. It's been over a year and this is the link to the follow up on this filter: ua-cam.com/video/83bckL-R-Nw/v-deo.html
Thanks for making this video, I’m making one now for my sandblasting cabinet 5 years after you posted this. The parts are more expensive but still way cheaper and more efficient than the air filters you can buy!
Hello Titan, You mentioned that the air flow is reversed through the filter housing, so that the micron filter doesn't get plugged by the silica beads. I understand that there can be some degradation of the beads, and therefore that bead dust can go down-stream in your air system. Is that why you have additional filter/water separators down-stream from this desiccant dryer? Thanks in advance.
Hi... great video, was about to spend a lot of $ on a desiccant filer till I came across ur video. Just have one question, could u share where u purchased the water housing from.. thks..!!!
Nice video, I've purchased 6 of these units. Plan to use them on my media blaster and plasma cutter. What type of system are you using your's on, how often do you use your system and how often do you have to change out your filter? Thanks. J🤓
Jack Hembree Hi and thank you for your comment. I use the filter for my air sanders, glue spray gun, some of my paint guns also but more for the sanders. The filter is strong and the housing is a tick material with metal brass treads. I been using it 3 to 4 days of the week and just this week I plan on changing the desiccants. I will post a video to show that it works and it works great !!!!
Nice idea. But I thought that I would put the air dryer before the air compressor and make a manifold for the air intake, that way no pressure to worry about. If it starved the compressor put two dryers in parallel for extra capacity. It would slow down the the moist air and allow the more absorption of the moisture.
the BF-2042 filter element doesn't look anything like the 40 micron filter shown. I found the BF-2042 on eBay by Flow ezy....is that the one to use? The 68225 at Harbor Freight, 40 micron filter doesn't have 1/2 NPT. What other options?
I saw this a week or so ago and realized this is what I'm looking for for dry air. I bought the filter housing but then wondered how to fill it and then insert the pipe but I know remember how you filled it. Have you had to replace the beads yet? Looks like how you have it plumbed, you are going to have to take apart a lot of stuff to remove it from the system.
Cliff Hartle thanks for the comment, I'm happy that the video was able to help you. I will be uploading a video on how the filter is doing and how I replace the desiccants.
If the beads are the ones I am thinking of, usually you can take them out and bake them at a certain temp for some time and then they are useable again. I believe they change color when it is time for them to be changed out.
Where did you purchase the micron filter from? Very interested in this build. Good job by the way. Looks like the 200$ filter setup I bought years ago! But cheaper and reusable!
I'm in the process of making one of these right now! By looking I can tell that the water housing is an Aqua Plumb 9100 which you can get from Amazon for $20. Here's the link: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009BAM8AU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The micron filter is certainly scavenged from a Craftsman heavier duty air lines filter. What's special about this micron filter is that it has threads that allow you to screw it on to the coupler. It's only $22 new at Sears. Here's the link: www.sears.com/craftsman-heavy-duty-air-line-filter/p-00916009000P?plpSellerId=Sears&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1 Also, there's plenty of desiccant to be found on Amazon. The rest of the stuff you can get from Lowe's or Home Depot.
I read the reviews for that filter housing. One reviewer says that the housing cracked a few months use. If it cracks with hundred 125 psi of air it could become a bomb.
I found the micro filter at harbour freight it was inside their mini 1/4"air filter www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?dir=asc&order=EAScore%2Cf%2CEAFeatured+Weight%2Cf%2CSale+Rank%2Cf&q=mini+air+filter I got home took it apart its small and is held together by a screw so Iam going to just buy a inline 1/2" air filter nipple from car quest auto store and a 1/2 pvc female adapter to screw it in
Hopefully you still respond to comments, when you fill the unit do you need to allow for bead expansion when they get exposed to moisture or fill to the top? You choose 40 micron filter at end of your tube ... how come? Filters go down I think to 0.5 microns on some coalescing filters ... Is the 40 micron just a screen to keep beads out of the tube? I like your design alot, at low pressures seems pretty robust. High pressures I would get concerned. Painting doesn't need high pressure just high volume of clean dry air.
Curious, was the QC3 not performing well enough? I'm debating what filter setup to go with. Looking at home made desiccant dryers but also very interested in the QC3. Thanks in advance
Steven v0 the QC3 filter is great the problem was that the filter didn’t last, the moister indicator came out by the end of 1full car paint job. Now that I have the desiccant filter I can see the filter for the QC3 lasting longer . I added a valve before the QC3 filter to close it and only use the homemade desiccant filter for all my tools to prevent water moister on them
Thank you For your comment I purchase the filter on Amazon look for Aqua Plumb 9100 Water Filter Housing. The filter takes 3/4 from a gallon o beads . thank you
Not sure how the beads could go down the pressure side of the line?? U are installing the air in thru the water out side so no way for beads to go in..@@titan371
Alan Cooper hi the desiccants beads are hard like plastic and when the container is full you can't press the top down. Trust me that was the fist problem I needed to figure it out.
Travis Terrell you filter the air to remove water and oil particles. In my case It helps me prevent Fish eyes and my paint jobs to bubble do to oil or water particles . It also stops clogging my sandblasting cabinet due to moisture in the lines
Air goes down in exes that little filter and then the air flows up and out of the desiccant beads. The little filter is just extra protection for all the moisture coming from the air tank
@@titan371 Ok. I watched the video again and you really explained how it works. Silly me i didn't pay attention. But when the moisture comes along a small pipe and the filter blocks it then it will gather water in the tube and clog it?
@@iggnasio trust me you will never see water buildup on the tube. And any type of moisture gets absorbed by the silica beads. The filter starts to get pink from the bottom going up and thats your indicator to change the beads
I'd be careful using a device meant for 120 psi water pressure with compressed air. Air stores much more energy than water. If this thing were to fail it might explode and send plastic debris flying. I saw some plastic water pressure tanks at the dump recently. I was going to grab them, but then I noticed a sticker that said, "NOT TO BE USED FOR COMPRESSED AIR". They were heavy walled tanks with fiberglass reinforcement that looked like scuba tanks or welding tanks. I think they were for residential or light commercial water treatment device. Certainly, they were meant to be used with water pressure up to 120 psi. And certainly, the company was aware of the liability that could result if they were used for containing compressed air. Devices meant for filtering water also never get exposed to temperatures higher than roughly 70° F, whereas compressed air in a regular shop compressor can reach 300° F. The strength of the plastic housing would be seriously compromised at temperatures much lower than that.
if the air is coming out of the tank and through this filter how would there be any temperature or pressure that will ever exeed the ratings!?? I will build this because i know it would be safe to use for keeping compressed air dry....
Those housings are only meant for cold water applications.compressed air is usually warm so it will weakened the plastic. Also their not UV resistant, if installed in a lighted area the plastic will start chipping with time.dont get me wrong I love to save money but that’s just an accident waiting to happen
Nice idea. But I thought that I would put the air dryer before the air compressor and make a manifold for the air intake, that way no pressure to worry about. If it starved the compressor put two dryers in parallel for extra capacity. It would slow down the the moist air and allow the more absorption of the moisture.
Thank you all for your comments on this video and also your concern about the filter housing. It's been over a year and this is the link to the follow up on this filter: ua-cam.com/video/83bckL-R-Nw/v-deo.html
Thanks for making this video, I’m making one now for my sandblasting cabinet 5 years after you posted this. The parts are more expensive but still way cheaper and more efficient than the air filters you can buy!
Nice video and thank for showing us how to do it. Do you happen to have any links to the items you bought? Thanks, Gary
Hallo sir... if we can't use the small pipe.. how about use the catridge filter from housing? Still working?
Why do we use out for in and in for out? Thanks...
Hello Titan, You mentioned that the air flow is reversed through the filter housing, so that the micron filter doesn't get plugged by the silica beads. I understand that there can be some degradation of the beads, and therefore that bead dust can go down-stream in your air system. Is that why you have additional filter/water separators down-stream from this desiccant dryer? Thanks in advance.
YES, of course it is. See you already knew.
Nice setup and I like how it holds a lot of desiccant. This would be good for my Everlast plasma cutter.
Look at this one then ua-cam.com/video/X7B5imLeYv0/v-deo.html
Titan371 do you have a link to the 40 micron filter on amazon?
Hi... great video, was about to spend a lot of $ on a desiccant filer till I came across ur video. Just have one question, could u share where u purchased the water housing from.. thks..!!!
Jason Logue thanks for your comment, I got the water housing from amazon
titan371 Amazon: that's like saying I got a cold from somebody. Vendor/brand?
Nice video, I've purchased 6 of these units. Plan to use them on my media blaster and plasma cutter. What type of system are you using your's on, how often do you use your system and how often do you have to change out your filter? Thanks. J🤓
Jack Hembree Hi and thank you for your comment. I use the filter for my air sanders, glue spray gun, some of my paint guns also but more for the sanders. The filter is strong and the housing is a tick material with metal brass treads. I been using it 3 to 4 days of the week and just this week I plan on changing the desiccants. I will post a video to show that it works and it works great !!!!
Jack Hembree where can I get the water housing from can you Help me on that please
Nice idea. But I thought that I would put the air dryer before the air compressor and make a manifold for the air intake, that way no pressure to worry about. If it starved the compressor put two dryers in parallel for extra capacity. It would slow down the the moist air and allow the more absorption of the moisture.
Can you please tell me the brand of the water filter housing?
the BF-2042 filter element doesn't look anything like the 40 micron filter shown. I found the BF-2042 on eBay by Flow ezy....is that the one to use? The 68225 at Harbor Freight, 40 micron filter doesn't have 1/2 NPT. What other options?
I saw this a week or so ago and realized this is what I'm looking for for dry air.
I bought the filter housing but then wondered how to fill it and then insert the pipe but I know remember how you filled it. Have you had to replace the beads yet?
Looks like how you have it plumbed, you are going to have to take apart a lot of stuff to remove it from the system.
Cliff Hartle thanks for the comment, I'm happy that the video was able to help you. I will be uploading a video on how the filter is doing and how I replace the desiccants.
Any updates, I have had the parts for few months and now starting to put it together. Thinking of using some loops of air tubing and quick connects.
we dont have those desiccant beads in my country is there a substitute material?
If the beads are the ones I am thinking of, usually you can take them out and bake them at a certain temp for some time and then they are useable again. I believe they change color when it is time for them to be changed out.
What keeps the scotchbrite from blowing into the line?
Where did you purchase the micron filter from? Very interested in this build. Good job by the way. Looks like the 200$ filter setup I bought years ago! But cheaper and reusable!
I'm in the process of making one of these right now! By looking I can tell that the water housing is an Aqua Plumb 9100 which you can get from Amazon for $20. Here's the link:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009BAM8AU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The micron filter is certainly scavenged from a Craftsman heavier duty air lines filter. What's special about this micron filter is that it has threads that allow you to screw it on to the coupler. It's only $22 new at Sears. Here's the link:
www.sears.com/craftsman-heavy-duty-air-line-filter/p-00916009000P?plpSellerId=Sears&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1
Also, there's plenty of desiccant to be found on Amazon. The rest of the stuff you can get from Lowe's or Home Depot.
I read the reviews for that filter housing. One reviewer says that the housing cracked a few months use. If it cracks with hundred 125 psi of air it could become a bomb.
I found the micro filter at harbour freight it was inside their mini 1/4"air filter
www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?dir=asc&order=EAScore%2Cf%2CEAFeatured+Weight%2Cf%2CSale+Rank%2Cf&q=mini+air+filter
I got home took it apart its small and is held together by a screw so Iam going to just buy a inline 1/2" air filter nipple from car quest auto store and a 1/2 pvc female adapter to screw it in
Awesome video!!! Could you please put up a source for the 40 micron filter, can't seem to find one locally. Thanks!
Hopefully you still respond to comments, when you fill the unit do you need to allow for bead expansion when they get exposed to moisture or fill to the top? You choose 40 micron filter at end of your tube ... how come? Filters go down I think to 0.5 microns on some coalescing filters ... Is the 40 micron just a screen to keep beads out of the tube? I like your design alot, at low pressures seems pretty robust. High pressures I would get concerned. Painting doesn't need high pressure just high volume of clean dry air.
Curious, was the QC3 not performing well enough? I'm debating what filter setup to go with. Looking at home made desiccant dryers but also very interested in the QC3. Thanks in advance
Painting will be my primary use of the filter setup
Steven v0 the QC3 filter is great the problem was that the filter didn’t last, the moister indicator came out by the end of 1full car paint job. Now that I have the desiccant filter I can see the filter for the QC3 lasting longer . I added a valve before the QC3 filter to close it and only use the homemade desiccant filter for all my tools to prevent water moister on them
titan371 Great ideas. I think I'll do the same thing. May also add on a water trap system before the dessicant filter.
Could you shoot me a direct link to the housing and center threaded rod/pipe?
www.amazon.com/Aqua-Plumb-9100-Filter-Housing/dp/B009BAM8AU/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1522264830&sr=8-19&keywords=Water+filter+housing
Awesome video! Can you tell me where on amazon you get the 40 micron filter? I am having a hard time finding it, thanks.
Ebay item number 123734604536 should work or part number bf-2042
Flow ezy is the brand
What is the maximum pressure for this drying tube? Can it be used for a plasma cutter?
8 bar
Awesome job!!! Could you put up a parts list with part numbers.
Can you please link the housing and the filter (and the rest if you may). I have a hard time finding them. My research gives me all sorts of things.
Where did you buy the water filter? and how much desiccant beads did you use to fill the water filter?
Thank you For your comment I purchase the filter on Amazon look for Aqua Plumb 9100 Water Filter Housing. The filter takes 3/4 from a gallon o beads . thank you
Where can I purchase this set up including cartridge casing and filter?
Do the beads move alot when air is passing through?
hokiedokie No not at all
Perfect for my powerplasma cutter.
strong work, huge savings over whats available
akleinfsu yes and it works great I used a moisture strip to test the air quality and did not change color so far so good
titan371 did you get the same water filter house if so can you send me the info thank you
This is the link for the water housing www.amazon.com/Aqua-Plumb-9100-Filter-Housing/dp/B009BAM8AU
Thanks for the great idea.
I think you want the filter on the return leg so you don’t get any silica gel in your line.
What is the brand on your water filter housing and where did you buy it
Aqua Plumb 9100 Water Filter Housin. Got it in amazon
Why run the air in reverse? Whats going to happen if I run it in normal direction? And is there a risk of the casing blowing up at120 psi?
If you run in reverse youll suck the beads into the filter and clog
Of course there is. That’s the published limit by the manufacturer. That’s why he runs it at 90 psi as a safety factor.
What no parts list?... you didnt say where you got the filter housing or what brand. ect.
what keeps the beads from shooting down the line
Stainless Steel Scrubbing Pad at the ends of the canister. Thanks for your comment
Not sure how the beads could go down the pressure side of the line?? U are installing the air in thru the water out side so no way for beads to go in..@@titan371
Sorry, I am 84. My hearing is not as good as it once was, did not understand what the product you failed the cylinder with.
Daniel Morton the product is Blue Indicating Silica Desiccant beads
Thk u very much for ur help..!!
Why don't you fill it and then screw it together ???
Alan Cooper hi the desiccants beads are hard like plastic and when the container is full you can't press the top down. Trust me that was the fist problem I needed to figure it out.
titan371 did you watch the whole video? He uses a funnel to fill the filter
Put unions on each side then it's easily removable from the system for re refill
Why do you need to filter the incoming air?
Travis Terrell you filter the air to remove water and oil particles. In my case It helps me prevent Fish eyes and my paint jobs to bubble do to oil or water particles . It also stops clogging my sandblasting cabinet due to moisture in the lines
Thank you for info.
The plastic bowl on that water filter wont hold much pressure, i would say max 5bar. My compressor goes up to 10.
Rated to 120 PSI
excellent
Why little filter is on the bottom? If there is to much liquid it suck all the crap in. There should be inlet pipe go bottom and out on top.
Air goes down in exes that little filter and then the air flows up and out of the desiccant beads. The little filter is just extra protection for all the moisture coming from the air tank
@@titan371 Ok. I watched the video again and you really explained how it works. Silly me i didn't pay attention. But when the moisture comes along a small pipe and the filter blocks it then it will gather water in the tube and clog it?
@@iggnasio trust me you will never see water buildup on the tube. And any type of moisture gets absorbed by the silica beads. The filter starts to get pink from the bottom going up and thats your indicator to change the beads
@@titan371 OK. Thanks for reply.
I'd be careful using a device meant for 120 psi water pressure with compressed air. Air stores much more energy than water. If this thing were to fail it might explode and send plastic debris flying.
I saw some plastic water pressure tanks at the dump recently. I was going to grab them, but then I noticed a sticker that said, "NOT TO BE USED FOR COMPRESSED AIR". They were heavy walled tanks with fiberglass reinforcement that looked like scuba tanks or welding tanks. I think they were for residential or light commercial water treatment device. Certainly, they were meant to be used with water pressure up to 120 psi. And certainly, the company was aware of the liability that could result if they were used for containing compressed air.
Devices meant for filtering water also never get exposed to temperatures higher than roughly 70° F, whereas compressed air in a regular shop compressor can reach 300° F. The strength of the plastic housing would be seriously compromised at temperatures much lower than that.
was thinking same thing..
and more the heat than the pressure..
but i guess for paint this might be ok... since that's HVLP...
could pre-cool the air to room temp with an oil cooler for an automatic transmission and a 12 volt muffin fan
if the air is coming out of the tank and through this filter how would there be any temperature or pressure that will ever exeed the ratings!?? I will build this because i know it would be safe to use for keeping compressed air dry....
Why am I hearing Jacob Marley draggin his chains in the background?
For all asking about the filter this should work and has 1/2" threads (123734604536) this is a ebay item number and this is the partnumber bf-2042
Flow ezy is the brand
Those housings are only meant for cold water applications.compressed air is usually warm so it will weakened the plastic. Also their not UV resistant, if installed in a lighted area the plastic will start chipping with time.dont get me wrong I love to save money but that’s just an accident waiting to happen
Nice idea. But I thought that I would put the air dryer before the air compressor and make a manifold for the air intake, that way no pressure to worry about. If it starved the compressor put two dryers in parallel for extra capacity. It would slow down the the moist air and allow the more absorption of the moisture.
You must have not tried very hard looking. They sell them on Amazon for about $50.
www.amazon.com/dp/B01ADRQYD6/ref=psdc_10425136011_t1_B01L0GEN78
Buy it and make a video. Tell us how it works, for $49.99 that may be the filter for you. Thanks for the link
Grateful Dude most of the ones on Amazon don't have enough volume. But ones that do are about $200....
one star, wow good one !! that filter is total crap and has way less beads then the one titan made
Grateful Duchebag that’s a crappy filter
That’s why is 50 bucks