What is the minimum psi that this grease gun puts out? i have components that only need 80psi otherwise it'll blow the seals.
744089
The minimum is 0 psi or open flow. The gun will build in excess of 8000 psi. The best way to grease that critical a component is by hand feel and care. Depending on the size of the component, just enough pumps to get a little seep is more than enough. Otherwise, the owners book or service manual should tell you how many pumps. You can tee a gauge in the line, but for 80 psi, the gun would blow the gauge unless it was a 10,000, and they do not read that tight.
744090
Sounds like more of an operator awareness issue. The gun makes a knocking sound for an equivalent pump from a hand grease gun. One or two pumps may be a more logical answer than psi alone as you don't need to 100% fill the cavity to properly lubricate most roller bearings.
1065145
Do you hear the piston making a "popping" sound or just a constant tone when you pull the trigger? Air does come out of the side of the unit during normal operation and it will making a consistent popping sound dependent on input PSI. I'd check for air pockets, just like with a normal grease gun I have to prime it before I get grease flow. Just bang this upside down against the rim of a plastic trash can dozen or so times and check periodically for the grease to start flowing. The tone of the piston will change once it's actually pushing grease too if it's popping really fast and nothing's coming out its just not primed enough. Hope this helps!
1685698
I do not have the pump with me but it was bought for a low pressure application -- guessing 6- 8lbs for carburetor application.
537719
Great gun....ran 100's of nails through it on a shed project and not one jam. I have a Campbell-Hausfeld 4 gal 2 hp pancake compressor (bought at Sams several years ago), which has a max 140 psi. Depending on the softness of the wood and size of nail, I used in between 80-100 psi. Of course the gun has an adjustment on the front for depth, also. As with any gun, don't forget to give it a few drops of oil every once in a while. I recommend it. Phil Layne
537642
Minimum compressor needed would be 3hp. And even at that the amount of pressure put out at compressor is more important. If spraying alot, you will burn out anything less than 3hp.
1436131
I use a 15 gallon 3 hp compressor. Approx $100-$150 at home depot I think. I'm not sure of this gun sets requirements, I ended up returning this set it didn't spray too well and made a honking sound. If u are looking for using a spray gun with a smaller.compressor...look into a low volume low pressure gun set.
836202
The psi isn't the most important factor, it is the cfm of the compressor. If it is 1.5 to 2 hp it should work this paint gun at 50 to 50 psig. Most air compressors put out 2 to 3.5 cfm per horse power.
785827
I have a DeWalt Emglo 4.5 gal. 5.4 scfm compressor that will go to 200 psi in the tanks. It is on wheels and works great!
1767354
I am not sure how much psi as my compressor is too small for it. If you have the air you could use any surface grit or polish
1766502
CFM and spray pattern are adjustable so hard to answer. Gun works very well on low PSI and I am running standard (small) air fittings
129092
The recommended inlet air pressure for both the full size and touchup gun is 30 PSI, giving 10 PSI at the air cap on both guns. This pressure consumes 13 CFM on the full size gun and 8 CFM on the touchup gun. Everything you need to know to get started is on the first page of the included instructions. They recommend using a 5/16" ID or larger air hose. I would recommend a 3/8" ID hose as the hose and fittings are readily available. I've used these guns with as low as a 1 hp motor/40 gallon tank compressor but a larger capacity compressor gives an assured constant pressure and doesn't have to work so hard to keep up. All guns and paint types are different so I suggest that you get a piece of old sheet metal to get the feel of your guns and paint. I've got an old truck hood out back that I use regularly. Make sure you use a good regulator and moisture/contaminant trap. Let me know if you have any further questions!
309466
My compressor is a 5hp 80 gallon putting out 155psi and this regulator has handled that with no problems. I could not find out the max input before I bought mine either, and had to put the pressure to it and see what happened. It has been almost a year since I started using mine and I have regulated as low as 9lbs for powder coat. The gauge goes to 160. It's a pretty big well built unit that will take you by surprise when you take it out of the box.
1781083
No, won't cycle correctly at 80 psi. Won't turn off properly at that rate. Probably max is 65-70. Would need a pressure regulator.
1481721
This regulator and gage is designed to work at lower pressures, like a paint gun that works in the 28 to 30 psi range. It is ok if you hook it up on the inlet side to 150 psi, but you usually have the regulator set for 30-50 psi outlet.
1850695
I use standard 14 oz. cartridges. This gun pushes a lot of grease fast. I also bought a special fast and easy on and off grease nozzle for the gun from Amazon that I recommend.
1591366
Like the other person said one that gets 90 psi. It all depends if you have to lug around 25 # or leave it inone place.I checked out a number on Amazon and the reviews ..It is all about preference t-the type of work you need this for .
194188
I don't know, but it is not much. It only uses a bit of air when the gun fires and I had it on a pancake compressor. A small compressor is plenty for this tool. If you are wondering about psi rather than cfm, then 90 psi will run it fine.