FD handpump desiccant packs?

[squrlmaster]

Hey guys I bought a synrod .25.  I've been filling it with my FD hand pump.  As you all know its a bit pricier than my fd pcp, and I'm a bit more concerned now about water.  Is there some desiccant packs that I can buy to go in the FD hand pump? Where/how do they go in the pump?  Is it just any desiccant packs I can find and put them in the handles?

[UCChris]

Interested in the response here. I'm planning on a FD pump for my entry into PCP. But worried about water too.

[johnnyfoos]

What I've done to my FD pump-
 Glued into the handle ends something to thread into, (npt)
elbowed down then female quick coupler,
then male coupler on top of Harbor freight desiccant air dryers.
 I keep the ends of the dryer units plugged off when not using the pump.
 That keeps them from sucking water out of the air around them.
 I also leave them unplugged in places like on the dash in my truck when it is a hot and sunny day,
that is if they are not very dark blue in color. You can also just dry them in the oven if they
show signs of getting water logged like some beads are clear or pinkish red in color.
Take the white plastic glass protectors off if using the oven to dry.
 I don't have very humid air so I was just thinking ahead or plotting as my brother calls it. lol
just my way I guess.

[mikeiniowa]

a drop or two of silicone oil in the intake helps also, keeps seals soft and coats inside of tube...

[RHytonen]

What others have tried:

http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=73460.0

http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=62404.0

http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=71868.0

http://www.network54.com/Forum/581291/thread/1282604657/Anybody+know+how+to+add+a+desiccant+pack+to+a+disco+pump-

http://www.network54.com/Forum/79537/thread/1359053762/So+I+bought+a+Shoebox+Freedom+8,+what+pumps+1st+Stage+Pumps+are+you+using-++Dessicant-

http://www.network54.com/Forum/79537/thread/1379142706/Some+questions+about+the+silica+beads+in+the+Hill+Dry-Pac+refill

http://www.network54.com/Forum/79537/thread/1379087528/regarding+the+Hill+mkIII+pumps

http://www.network54.com/Forum/79537/message/1355967859/High+pressure+moisture+trap+design-++No+desiccants+required-

HTH,
Rod

[UCChris]

a drop or two of silicone oil in the intake helps also, keeps seals soft and coats inside of tube...

Is there parts availability for the FDAR pump?

[Evan]

a drop or two of silicone oil in the intake helps also, keeps seals soft and coats inside of tube...

Never thought of that.  I know that's what i do for my brad nailers and staplers.  I assume the silicone oil for RC shocks is ok?  How often can or should this be done?

Thanks

[mouka]

a drop or two of silicone oil in the intake helps also, keeps seals soft and coats inside of tube...

Hi Mike,

Where is the intake?

[nervoustrigger]

The intake is at the top.  Air enters the handles.  Just take off the handle and put a couple of drops in the hole.

[johnnyfoos]

mouka-

 The "Intake"
Is both ends of the handle or the top of the pump assembly with out the handle on it.
(The top is where I'd put it, just remove the two allen cap screws that hold the handle on)

[mikeiniowa]

parts for pump are in stock, only oil once every 50 fills or so...rc shock oil works if 30# or less...

[nervoustrigger]

Guys, I was asked about the large 1L capacity drier I use with my pump.  Here is a link to the build plans:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lcam2wbf7frl30y/air%20drier%20and%20filter.pdf?dl=0

[calixt0]

can these pumps be boosted?

[Powder burner]

Just marking this thread.

[MartyB]

can these pumps be boosted?

Yes they can.  It is not as simple as on a benji pump but it can be done.
I have a thread on this gate with my boosted pump.  And a few others have commented on doing their's.