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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => PCP/CO2/HPA Air Gun Gates "The Darkside" => Topic started by: MarkER on July 04, 2016, 08:33:56 PM

Title: Condensation
Post by: MarkER on July 04, 2016, 08:33:56 PM

I went outside over the weekend into the Missouri heat and humidity.  I took my Marauder and my FWB124.  They had enjoyed the air-conditioning and within seconds both were covered in condensation.  Water was literally beading up on the metal of each and on the wood stock of the 124.  I wiped them dry and oiled them down when I went back inside.

Here's the question, what is the likelihood that there was condensation inside the air cylinder of the Marauder?   I fill with a hand pump so I have no idea as to the humidity of the air pumped into the gun.   Can this be avoided and what if anything should be done?

Title: Re: Condensation
Post by: 56S on July 04, 2016, 09:36:42 PM

Consider higher pressure air holds more moisture.  It's when the pressure drop that you will get condensation.  Warm air also holds more moisture. 

Title: Re: Condensation
Post by: LI Airgunner on July 04, 2016, 10:03:22 PM

install a desiccant air dryer on your pump