airbrush compressor water trap?

[JMCFAN]

Using a small Campbell Hausfeld compressor. Need to add a water trap/filter... whats good etc to use? My google search shows some attached to the brush... would rather attach at the compressor...

[kevtk135]

I have one that's attached to the a/b, never had a problem with it. Also doubles as a nice little handle FWIW

[kitbuilderman]

I have both at the brush and compressor ,

regards

[overspray]

My compressor (Iwata) came with one inline on the air hose. Never had any problems or issues. Are water traps more important in humid climates - any one know?

[kitbuilderman]

Yes it really depends on the area but having them both in place couldn't hurt either it's just really what works best for you.

Regards

[Big Daddy Dave H]

Every professional shop layout I have seen where air tools are used has the water trap as close to the tool end of the line as possible. I have a 20' flex line running from my portable tank to a black pipe riser which is then attached to a wall mounted water trap/regulator next to the spray booth. My airbrush hose taps directly to that wall mounted water trap/regulator. The length of flex line allows for as much condensation to settle in the line as possible in the line before it gets to the riser and trap. I also have a water trap mounted to my compressor in the garage where I fill my tank. I drain the riser monthly and hardly ever have any water in the trap or riser. I sometimes find water condensation in the hose and I drain that at the same time. I've never had issues with water in my airbrush with this setup.