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Hi All,
I thought it might be helpful to post my simplified version of how to plumb the HF pressure pot if you only need pressure (not vacuum).
I also have put together a parts list with the exact components I used all of which were ordered from Amazon and showed up at my door the next day with no running around trying to find them, and a total cost of less then $35.
It's really a pretty easy job:
1) Take everything supplied off the pressure pot lid. They are all low grade components so I felt much better not using any of them and instead using solid brass american made stuff. Contrary to popular belief - you can unscrew the inside paint tube and just get rid of it. Be prepared though - this stuff was put on TIGHT and with LOTS of pipe dope. You will need some big wrenches, strong arms and a bit of luck to strip them all off.
You can see everything I removed in the component picture.
All of it I trashed. The only thing I reused was the small silver air distribution unit on the inside of the lid under the "air in" side (since it is not pressurized I didn't see any reason to replace it) and the handle for the lid.
2) Then, order the following parts from Amazon.
For The Air In Side Of Pot:
Anderson Metals 56122 Brass Pipe Fitting, Hex Nipple, 1/4" x 1/4" NPT Male Pipe ($2.94)
Anderson Metals 56122 Brass Pipe Fitting, Hex Nipple, 1/4" x 1/4" NPT Male Pipe: Industrial Pipe Fittings: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
Smith-Cooper International 8140 Series Brass Mini Ball Valve, Inline, Lever Handle, 1/4" NPT Female ($3.81)
Smith-Cooper International 8140 Series Brass Mini Ball Valve, Inline, Lever Handle, 1/4" NPT Female: Industrial Ball Valves: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
Dixon Valve DCP21 Steel Air Chief Industrial Interchange Air Fitting, Quick-Connect Plug, 1/4" Coupling x 1/4" NPT Male Thread, 37 CFM Flow Rating ($2.27)
Dixon Valve DCP21 Steel Air Chief Industrial Interchange Air Fitting, Quick-Connect Plug, 1/4" Coupling x 1/4" NPT Male Thread, 37 CFM Flow Rating: Air Tool Fittings: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
For The Paint Out Side Of Pot:
Gold Tone Brass 3/8" PT to 1/4" PT Male Hex Nipple Reducing Connector Fitting ($5.24)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A0FU8Z2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Anderson Metals 56101 Brass Pipe Fitting, Barstock Tee, 1/4" x 1/4" x 1/4" NPT Female Pipe ($7.10)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BQUTBS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Control Devices ST Series Brass ASME Safety Valve, 60 psi Set Pressure, 1/4" Male NPT ($5.79)
Control Devices ST Series Brass ASME Safety Valve, 60 psi Set Pressure, 1/4" Male NPT: Industrial Relief Valves: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
Winters PEM Series Steel Dual Scale Economical All Purpose Pressure Gauge with Brass Internals, 0-100 psi/kpa, 2" Dial Display, +/-3-2-3% Accuracy, 1/4" NPT Bottom Mount ($6.97)
Winters PEM Series Steel Dual Scale Economical All Purpose Pressure Gauge with Brass Internals, 0-100 psi/kpa, 2" Dial Display, +/-3-2-3% Accuracy, 1/4" NPT Bottom Mount: Industrial Pressure Gauges: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
Total cost of all parts is $34.11 with free shipping. The only other thing you will need is a roll of teflon pipe tape.
Once the parts arrive they just get threaded together and onto the pot as is shown on the pot pictures. I have taken one view of the air side, one of the paint side, and one of the whole thing.
All together took me about 45 minutes to get everything off (plus some cussin'); and then about 15 minutes to put it all together with new parts.
3) Once it is assembled be sure to test it using a low pressure and checking for leaks, then gradually trying higher pressures while continuing to check for leaks. Soapy water will show any leaks right away.
In my case I had two initial issues: First, the seal was compressed and bent right out of the box so i needed to pry it loose, clean it and reinsert evenly. Second, I had some leaking around the lowest piece on the paint side (where the 1/8" to 1/4" adaptor threads into the lid) and had to add more tape.
Now, for very little money and almost no running around or stress - I've got a new pot ready to go!
I thought it might be helpful to post my simplified version of how to plumb the HF pressure pot if you only need pressure (not vacuum).
I also have put together a parts list with the exact components I used all of which were ordered from Amazon and showed up at my door the next day with no running around trying to find them, and a total cost of less then $35.
It's really a pretty easy job:
1) Take everything supplied off the pressure pot lid. They are all low grade components so I felt much better not using any of them and instead using solid brass american made stuff. Contrary to popular belief - you can unscrew the inside paint tube and just get rid of it. Be prepared though - this stuff was put on TIGHT and with LOTS of pipe dope. You will need some big wrenches, strong arms and a bit of luck to strip them all off.
You can see everything I removed in the component picture.
All of it I trashed. The only thing I reused was the small silver air distribution unit on the inside of the lid under the "air in" side (since it is not pressurized I didn't see any reason to replace it) and the handle for the lid.
2) Then, order the following parts from Amazon.
For The Air In Side Of Pot:
Anderson Metals 56122 Brass Pipe Fitting, Hex Nipple, 1/4" x 1/4" NPT Male Pipe ($2.94)
Anderson Metals 56122 Brass Pipe Fitting, Hex Nipple, 1/4" x 1/4" NPT Male Pipe: Industrial Pipe Fittings: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
Smith-Cooper International 8140 Series Brass Mini Ball Valve, Inline, Lever Handle, 1/4" NPT Female ($3.81)
Smith-Cooper International 8140 Series Brass Mini Ball Valve, Inline, Lever Handle, 1/4" NPT Female: Industrial Ball Valves: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
Dixon Valve DCP21 Steel Air Chief Industrial Interchange Air Fitting, Quick-Connect Plug, 1/4" Coupling x 1/4" NPT Male Thread, 37 CFM Flow Rating ($2.27)
Dixon Valve DCP21 Steel Air Chief Industrial Interchange Air Fitting, Quick-Connect Plug, 1/4" Coupling x 1/4" NPT Male Thread, 37 CFM Flow Rating: Air Tool Fittings: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
For The Paint Out Side Of Pot:
Gold Tone Brass 3/8" PT to 1/4" PT Male Hex Nipple Reducing Connector Fitting ($5.24)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A0FU8Z2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Anderson Metals 56101 Brass Pipe Fitting, Barstock Tee, 1/4" x 1/4" x 1/4" NPT Female Pipe ($7.10)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BQUTBS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Control Devices ST Series Brass ASME Safety Valve, 60 psi Set Pressure, 1/4" Male NPT ($5.79)
Control Devices ST Series Brass ASME Safety Valve, 60 psi Set Pressure, 1/4" Male NPT: Industrial Relief Valves: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
Winters PEM Series Steel Dual Scale Economical All Purpose Pressure Gauge with Brass Internals, 0-100 psi/kpa, 2" Dial Display, +/-3-2-3% Accuracy, 1/4" NPT Bottom Mount ($6.97)
Winters PEM Series Steel Dual Scale Economical All Purpose Pressure Gauge with Brass Internals, 0-100 psi/kpa, 2" Dial Display, +/-3-2-3% Accuracy, 1/4" NPT Bottom Mount: Industrial Pressure Gauges: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
Total cost of all parts is $34.11 with free shipping. The only other thing you will need is a roll of teflon pipe tape.
Once the parts arrive they just get threaded together and onto the pot as is shown on the pot pictures. I have taken one view of the air side, one of the paint side, and one of the whole thing.
All together took me about 45 minutes to get everything off (plus some cussin'); and then about 15 minutes to put it all together with new parts.
3) Once it is assembled be sure to test it using a low pressure and checking for leaks, then gradually trying higher pressures while continuing to check for leaks. Soapy water will show any leaks right away.
In my case I had two initial issues: First, the seal was compressed and bent right out of the box so i needed to pry it loose, clean it and reinsert evenly. Second, I had some leaking around the lowest piece on the paint side (where the 1/8" to 1/4" adaptor threads into the lid) and had to add more tape.
Now, for very little money and almost no running around or stress - I've got a new pot ready to go!
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