I would look used for a refrigerated air dryer, worst case, you can get new from Harbor Freight for $500¡. If you get a 20% discount it¡¯s even cheaper.
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Hi, I am using a 3.5HP Quincy Air compressor w/60 gallon tank in my home shop and looking at air treatment options. The compressor is primarily used for the CNC tool changer which has its own dedicated separator at machine, I also need air for pneumatic clamps on assembly table and pocket hole machine, I might use air for a paint gun later. Aside from filter and regulator what are you guys using for removing or preventing moisture from air lines? I don't think I need super dry air such as fine finishing I only need to ensure I don't push excessive moisture into pneumatic devices. There is a higher end separator for $900 water/oil/carbon/regulator or mixed review amazon models for $200 that might be good enough, or refrigerated air dryers at that same price of $1,000 or so for my CFM.? I like set and forget but I don't mind recharging beads periodically based on my use likely a long time between those intervals.
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Jay Bowen
Cleveland
