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CalJim

08-14-2006 21:13:11




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Hello,
Does anyone have any experience with the Apollo
HVLP Turbine Spray Systems? I need to make a decision soon whether to run
metal pipe in the shop so I can use a spray gun
OR invest in a self-contained unit like the Apollo. Any feedback appreciated CalJim




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CNKS

08-15-2006 07:05:48




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 Re: Apollo HVLP Systems in reply to CalJim, 08-14-2006 21:13:11  
Portablility is the only advantage I know of, but I have never used one. If you are going to plumb the shop and buy an air compressor anyway, get a compressor that puts out at least 15 cfm at 90 psi, that is more than enough for any spray gun you will ever have, marginal for sandblasting, though. The water problem is easily solved by long lines and good filters. Three basic types of spray guns, in addition to the turbine system: the old suction feed, which many people still like, HVLP which can take as much as 12-14 cfm at 30-50 psi, that gives 10 psi at the tip, and compliant guns, which can have more than 10 psi at the tip, but still have the required 65% or so transfer efficiency -- your choice. I use HVLP.

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Mike Danford

08-15-2006 05:05:33




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 Re: Apollo HVLP Systems in reply to CalJim, 08-14-2006 21:13:11  
Well, don't have an Apollo, went with a Turbinaire system (which is REALLY similar). Have researched them enough to know they're very high quality and you'll be happy.

However, your question really seems to be whether to go conversion gun or turbine system.

An advantage to the turbine system is that water problems are moot. They are also very portable. GOOD conversion guns require TONS of air, which compounds the water problem. Inexpensive conversion guns appear to use much less, I think they run higher pressure, so you lose some of the transfer efficiency.

I'd go with a turbine system, or inexpensive conversion gun (the Harbor Freight gun is well regarded, unbelievably) if you just won't use it much. I'd still plumb the whole shop for air with copper or black iron pipe.

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