Pressure pot recommendations

[rnt80]

I'm in the market for a new pressure pot and potentially new gun.  This set up will be used to spray wb clears only.  I have Fuji MM3 that I use to spray any paint or tinted projects.  I was looking at this one on Amazon.  I currently have a one gallon pot that I use intermittently.

 

[tiralie]

Russ:
I really like the 2 quart C. A. Technologies Bandit although I have never tried another pressure pot other than a separate quart sized pressure pot. I find the inserts are real benefit to keeping everything clean. I hate starting a project looking at a pressure pot with paint all over it and anything that helps me keep my stuff clean is a time saver. I can connect it to my turbine system and switch out clears and solids without too much hassle.
I reuse my inserts until I can't get a good seal on the pot.
Although your requirements may vary, I have never needed more than 2 quarts at any time so the size works for me for 90% of my projects.
Tim

 

[avrs22]

I'm in the market for a new pressure pot and potentially new gun.  This set up will be used to spray wb clears only.  I have Fuji MM3 that I use to spray any paint or tinted projects.  I was looking at this one on Amazon.  I currently have a one gallon pot that I use intermittently.

I never liked having a 2 quart pot on me when spraying.
I moved up to a 2 1/2 gallon pot 15 years ago and never looked back.
For WB product make sure all wet part are stainless (on the gun hose conectors and pressure pot and all fittings.  Also that it has 2 pressure valve.
The pot you have posted a link too is not made for WB and will end up rusting, you will also end up having rust in your product.
Look at the Asturo guns and pressure pots, Asturo makes quality stuff.

 

[polarsea1]

I've got a Binks SG2 that uses liners, it's mounted into a finishing cart with LED floodlights and a hose/gun hanger - I like the setup. Having said that, if I could find a deal on a decent 2 1/2 I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

 

[tjbnwi]

I have the Qual Craft 2.5 gallon with stainless steel liner and power mixer.

Tom

 

[rnt80]

My current pp has a stainless steel tube but the actual pot isn't.  I've always used liners but the inside of the lid has quite a bit of rust on it.  I was spraying a clear coat over some white this weekend and was fighting little pieces in the finish.  I know I need a new fluid hose but the rust in the tank isn't helping much either.

 

[avrs22]

My current pp has a stainless steel tube but the actual pot isn't.  I've always used liners but the inside of the lid has quite a bit of rust on it.  I was spraying a clear coat over some white this weekend and was fighting little pieces in the finish.  I know I need a new fluid hose but the rust in the tank isn't helping much either.

I had the same problem with my old setup, I had a stainless steel tube machined and there was a elbow that was chrome plated that was rusting so got one made.
I cleaned the top of the pot and brushed a coat of rust paint since only WB will go in the pot.
Once you get rust in your finish it can be hard to clean out your rig out completly.

It took a while to clean the h

 

[tiralie]

I never liked having a 2 quart pot on me when spraying.

You don't need to carry or hold on to the bandit pot. The Binks 2 quart pot looks to be simalar. It just sits on the ground. I have a 6ft and 12ft. fluid hose.

For WB product make sure all wet part are stainless (on the gun hose conectors and pressure pot and all fittings. 

Agreed.

Also that it has 2 pressure valve.

Why do you need 2 pressure valves? Do you mean one pressure relief valve and one with a bypass regulator on it?

Tim

 

[avrs22]

I never liked having a 2 quart pot on me when spraying.

You don't need to carry or hold on to the bandit pot. The Binks 2 quart pot looks to be simalar. It just sits on the ground. I have a 6ft and 12ft. fluid hose.

For WB product make sure all wet part are stainless (on the gun hose conectors and pressure pot and all fittings. 

Agreed.

Also that it has 2 pressure valve.

Why do you need 2 pressure valves? Do you mean one pressure relief valve and one with a bypass regulator on it?

Tim

One gauge for your fluid pressure (very important)
the other for your gun air pressure.
I also have a regulator on the gun.I use 20 foot air, fluid hoses from gun to the pot. With hose that long its a bit harder to regulate the air to the gun (line loss)
The reason I use a 2 1/2 gallon pot is I can spray longer without having to refill. When I spray pre finish staircases It takes about 1 gallon to put one coat on everything, sometimes more.