How to make a resin trap from a paint pressure tank?
How to make a resin trap from a paint pressure tank?
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Hey all,
I am trying to convert a paint pressure tank into a resin trap for Vacuum Infusion. I have it all set up except I don't know how to make a fitting for the resin outlet tube to the trap inlet, without resin adhering and plugging the resin trap inlet after cure.
For example if I connect tubing to a barbed valve the resin will adhere to the valve after passing through and I would have to replace the barb valve after each use.
Maybe I'm missing something obvious but does anyone know what fittings to use so that only the plastic tubing needs to replaced with each use.
Thanks.
I am trying to convert a paint pressure tank into a resin trap for Vacuum Infusion. I have it all set up except I don't know how to make a fitting for the resin outlet tube to the trap inlet, without resin adhering and plugging the resin trap inlet after cure.
For example if I connect tubing to a barbed valve the resin will adhere to the valve after passing through and I would have to replace the barb valve after each use.
Maybe I'm missing something obvious but does anyone know what fittings to use so that only the plastic tubing needs to replaced with each use.
Thanks.





RE: How to make a resin trap from a paint pressure tank?
RE: How to make a resin trap from a paint pressure tank?
If you get hardened resin stuck in these fittings you can very often just pry it out, and if you cannot, the fittings are cheap enough to replace.
B.E.
RE: How to make a resin trap from a paint pressure tank?
I had a similar question when I first started VIP. This thread helped me understand what to do.
http://compositescentral.net/showthread.php?t=3907
Hope it helps
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RE: How to make a resin trap from a paint pressure tank?
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You can drill the fitting so that the plastic tube will pass through it. With these fittings you dont need any extra work. Just plug the plastic tube and you are ready to go. After curing you can take out the whole tube by pressing on the external ring of the fitting.