Desiccant Dryers

[Sticks]

Details in my post here.

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I use something similar…but here are some things I noted on your setup…

• you are using PEX and it looks like 1/2"…that is very restrictive on air flow…upgrade to 3/4" and reduce the fittings
• make sure you reduce your hoses and couplings…if you do not need a quick connect then remove it.
• residential water filter units are not rated for high pressure…reduce your air pressure to 100psi going through the cannisters…
• not sure how close to the compressor you are…but the air should be room temp going through the beads for better action…

Air Compressor aftercooler Info thread

I have to say that I am a believer in @DnKFab’s frigerated air dryer. Here is my not as inexpensive as his but patterned off his idea. I’ve got $175 in this setup with an $85 fridge, $60 in 40’ of 1/2" copper tubing, and the rest in fittings, and the two house water filter housings for the desiccant. [20230913_173018] [20230913_173149] Compared to no cooler water collection at my plasma, initial trials with the fridge and final setup, wow. I would get 2 tablespoons of water at my plasma w…

Suffice to say I’m getting cold air going into those desiccant traps. Yesterday was 102° inside my trailer, after 20 minutes of running that plasma cutter the airlines were still very cool to the touch.