Air Compressor - Paint Pot

[riptides]

I am looking for recommendations on a paint pot. I need at least 2 gallons. I had thought that these things would be readily available, but it seems that they are specialty tools with only a few manufacturers. The on-line reviews on a few have been, scary.

It would operate under 60PSI, so it is a standard paint pot.

I plan on doing fence lines in the spring. <- How is that for planning? LOL

 

[George2615]

I've found a few. Mostly made by TCP but sold by many places.

2-1/2 Gal Paint Pressure Pot 1 Liter Tank & Gauges

paint pressure pot | eBay

Amazon.com: pressure paint pot

 

[jenkinsph]

I am looking for recommendations on a paint pot. I need at least 2 gallons. I had thought that these things would be readily available, but it seems that they are specialty tools with only a few manufacturers. The on-line reviews on a few have been, scary.

It would operate under 60PSI, so it is a standard paint pot.

I plan on doing fence lines in the spring. <- How is that for planning? LOL

I have older spray equipment (Binks) and have had good success with it. Not what I would use to paint a fence though as it would be cumbersome compared to an airless rig. Using an airless with pot eliminates the need for a mobile air compressor and double hoses for paint and air.

Having both mobile air compressors and mobile gensets along with airless and conventional air with paint pots I would use the Binks for fine finish work and a fence or house I would use the airless.

 

[riptides]

I have older spray equipment (Binks) and have had good success with it. Not what I would use to paint a fence though as it would be cumbersome compared to an airless rig. Using an airless with pot eliminates the need for a mobile air compressor and double hoses for paint and air.

Having both mobile air compressors and mobile gensets along with airless and conventional air with paint pots I would use the Binks for fine finish work and a fence or house I would use the airless.

I have a generator and compressor in the bed of an RTV, so I am mobile. All I need is a decent paint pot, looking at Harbor Freight now. But am hoping to hear of good first-hand knowledge with a paint pot. It sounds like a simple tool, but anything under pressure is not simple. LOL.

 

[Gunny]

I've seen a lot of them here on the local Craigslist. Some just the pot, some are the pot, hoses and gun. But for painting a fence, I'd look at one of the smaller airless, just one hose to drag around, much less overspray, good coverage

 

[riptides]

I've seen a lot of them here on the local Craigslist. Some just the pot, some are the pot, hoses and gun. But for painting a fence, I'd look at one of the smaller airless, just one hose to drag around, much less overspray, good coverage

I think the majority of the airless hold pretty limited amounts of paint? I have a few miles of fence. Which is why I was looking at a paint pot. But for the price point, maybe an airless would suffice? Then it goes back to the amount of paint volume itself.

 

[aarolar]

What about something like this?

Graco Magnum 2628 X5 Stand Airless Paint Sprayer - Power Paint Sprayers - Amazon.com

 

[ray66v]

I have a lot of experience with pressure pots, and own a 2 gallon electrostatic sprayer.

My first question is, why don't you use an airless?

Unless you are spraying two part, catalyzed automotive, or industrial paint, you usually don't need atomizing spray equipment.

Atomized painting outdoors, is very prone to over spray issues.

With an airless, the paint is not broken down into such small particles, so over spray is easier to control.

You can get an airless pump that will suck paint paint right out of 5 gallon, and 55 gallon drums.

You will also use much less paint with an airless.

 

[riptides]

I have a lot of experience with pressure pots, and own a 2 gallon electrostatic sprayer.

My first question is, why don't you use an airless?

Unless you are spraying two part, catalyzed automotive, or industrial paint, you usually don't need atomizing spray equipment.

Atomized painting outdoors, is very prone to over spray issues.

With an airless, the paint is not broken down into such small particles, so over spray is easier to control.

You can get an airless pump that will suck paint paint right out of 5 gallon, and 55 gallon drums.

You will also use much less paint with an airless.

Awesome info!

The paint pot is the only tool my compressor is lacking. I have a ton of air-tools, so I thought this to be the best route.

I am not all about collecting equipment, so that factored into it. But I can see, clearly, the differentiation between the tools.

Thanks for all the replies, great links and information.

 

[Gunny]

Look at the specs on something like this: Shop Graco Magnum Project Painter Plus Electric Stationary Airless Paint Sprayer at Lowes.com

Pulls from 5 gallon bucket, 25 foot long hose , cleanup is a breeze compared to a paint pot