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i recently purchased an Earlex 6003 HVLP it comes with a 1.5 and 2.5 tip and nozzle. I was reading my mfr suggestion for spraying and it tells me to use "Twin-stage turbine, 5-8 PSI, .051 to .070 projector set"
Is there a way to convert these numbers to my tip sizes or is it telling me i need to buy a tip that is between the .51-.70 range?
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0.051" is about 1.3mm and 0.070 is about 1.8mm so try the 1.5 tip. Big sheet of cardboard for your target or some scrap wood from the project or both.Originally Posted by David Ruhland
25.4mm = 1"
And if you search on Amazon, you should be able to find an inexpensive Ford #4 viscosity cup which can be helpful. But not necessary.
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Boy i feel dumb... i could have done that... Thanks a million
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#4 Ford Cup.jpg
So thats what that lil gizmo is for... now if you can bear 1 more "newbie" question...how do i find the "viscosity time"? of the product I am using...
Last edited by Jim Becker; 03-12-2018 at 8:01 PM. Reason: fixed quote tagging
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The viscosity of the product is usually listed on the manufacturer's tech. data sheet or sometimes buried in the Safety Data Sheet. They are not always listed as Ford #4 units, but there are many conversion tables available on the web. To check the viscosity of your finish with the #4 Ford cup, which I do with every gallon of product before using it (you would be surprised how much some change from can to can, and some are outside the range stated), just dip the cup into the finish until the top lip is below the surface, then lift it up about 8 - 10". Begin timing as the bottom of the cup clears the surface and stop when the stream breaks up.
Match the N/N set you use to the viscosity you measure. You can find suggested tables of which N/N sets to use for a range of viscosities on the web, too.
John
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