Kris Cook
02-10-2022, 12:07 AM
I bought an Earlex 5500 a couple of years ago and have yet to use it - mostly because of the hassle of cleaning up after using solvent based finishes.
I have been reading a lot about the 3m PPS system and am convinced it would be beneficial to me.
I am trying to figure out which adapter I need for the 3M PPS system, and can't seem to get a straight answer.
I called 3M and they told me I need an S18 adapter - 3/8 female NPS-18 thread. Not really understanding NPS thread nomenclature, that didn't make sense to me so I called around a little and was told the S18 is for the "Pro 8" pressure feed gun.
Then I called Earlex and the fellow there told me he has had this conversation multiple times, and apparently multiple disagreements but told me he thought I needed an S11 adapter which is male 3/8-18 NPS thread. While on the phone I grabbed my gun (Earlex gun :D) and pointed out to him a 3/8 male thread didn't look like it was going to work at which point he seemed to be scratching his head. He said he would send me a drawing that would help. I haven't seen the drawing yet from him.
I should add that some of my confusion comes from the reference by 3M for Earlex 5000 vs. Earlex 5500. Not sure what that means.
So, has anyone done the conversion with this gun, either Legacy system or 2.0?
After looking into the NPS nomenclature I am inclined to believe what I was told by 3M and order that adapter but would appreciate any input from someone that has been there.
I have been reading a lot about the 3m PPS system and am convinced it would be beneficial to me.
I am trying to figure out which adapter I need for the 3M PPS system, and can't seem to get a straight answer.
I called 3M and they told me I need an S18 adapter - 3/8 female NPS-18 thread. Not really understanding NPS thread nomenclature, that didn't make sense to me so I called around a little and was told the S18 is for the "Pro 8" pressure feed gun.
Then I called Earlex and the fellow there told me he has had this conversation multiple times, and apparently multiple disagreements but told me he thought I needed an S11 adapter which is male 3/8-18 NPS thread. While on the phone I grabbed my gun (Earlex gun :D) and pointed out to him a 3/8 male thread didn't look like it was going to work at which point he seemed to be scratching his head. He said he would send me a drawing that would help. I haven't seen the drawing yet from him.
I should add that some of my confusion comes from the reference by 3M for Earlex 5000 vs. Earlex 5500. Not sure what that means.
So, has anyone done the conversion with this gun, either Legacy system or 2.0?
After looking into the NPS nomenclature I am inclined to believe what I was told by 3M and order that adapter but would appreciate any input from someone that has been there.