HVLP + air compressor vs Turbine setup

[Scorpion]

Lots of knowledge on here, hope someone can clarify -

I currently use, and have been fairly successful with, using HVLP guns and a compressor.  I have dry air (air dryer) and the compressor can handle non-stop use (so I'm only hindered by skill not gear).  I mostly do cabinetry and built-in like projects.  I've sprayed quite a bit and am happy with the results however I'm growing tired of how much material gets airborne (AKA overspray).  Do turbines aerosol less material or are they really just portable self contained spay systems?  Is there a compelling reason why it makes sense to switch?  If so, is there a major/noticeable difference between low and high-end units?

One video I watched by the Wood Whisperer showed him spraying outdoors and it didn't appear that much of the material was being aerosoled.

Thanks,

Matt

 

[tjbnwi]

Which gun.

Properly set the two systems should act the same.

Tom

 

[John H]

Yep - they should both be the same.  What psi are you running your gun at?  Have you tried turning down the pressure?  The whole idea is spray painting is proper atomization

 

[Scorpion]

Which gun.

Properly set the two systems should act the same.

Tom

Don't remember.  Think he was using a Earlex.  I'm using an Iwata and a few other lesser expensive guns for a variety of purposes. 

 

[Scorpion]

Yep - they should both be the same.  What psi are you running your gun at?  Have you tried turning down the pressure?  The whole idea is spray painting is proper atomization

PSI slightly depends on the material.  I'm usually around 12 - 14 psi IIRC. 

 

[Scorpion]

I think the valuable piece you e both already verified is there isn't a fundamental difference aside from footprint which means nothing much to gain for the money I'd spend. 

 

[polarsea1]

The conversion guns I've used need about 28-30 PSI at the inlet to get 10 PSI at the air cap (HVLP standard).