Painter1 Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 My fluid bed spews a thin stream around the edges if I turn up the air but does not "fluff" the powder. I have powder everywhere if I turn it up high enough to get some fluff. It does not get used often so maybe that contributes to the problem. Ideas welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Call Component Systems @ 715-845-3009 and ask for Fluff or Fluffy to add to your powder paint to solve your problems.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 What filter media are you using? Changing the filter material may help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 If you are not using it often, are you keeping your powder in a place that it will not get damp? If your powder gets damp at all, this will also be an issue. Your fluid bed "should" work w/o buying fluff. Make sure it is pressed into the bottom all the way, or it may be time to change the filter. I find using not enough powder makes mine act stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonfishn Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Save your desiccant packs when you get them in merchandise and throw them in with your powder paint bottles to pull the moisture outta the paint, especially the colors you may not use for awhile. We don't use "fluff" either, usually, as other's have indicated, it's your filter medium that's the culprit or the quantity of powder in the cup (as previously mentioned) You definitely need enough powder to act as a barrier to the air in order to raise the powder up off of the plate (filter) and cause it to "float and swirl". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1976 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 I would empty the powder and use a shop vac on both sides of the filter. The desiccant really helps. at Wal-Mart they have these packages you can use to keep your closet dry. I take them apart and use those. They're pretty powerful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Thanks, guys. I keep them sealed but will try the desiccant and change the filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverfox Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 What type of filter are you using and where can you get a new one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 What type of filter are you using and where can you get a new one? As far as fluid bed media goes, you can use all kinds. I have found that over the years one media does not work for all colors. You can use lunch bags, computer paper , vacuum cleaner bags, allergy pillow cases , Tyvek bags from the Post Office and finally you can buy the media from CSI. All will work at some point and time. You will have to experiment to see which one works for your specific color(s). All powder paint does not have the same density as some are heavier than others, the same holds true for different powder paint brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 My fluid bed spews a thin stream around the edges if I turn up the air but does not "fluff" the powder. I have powder everywhere if I turn it up high enough to get some fluff. It does not get used often so maybe that contributes to the problem. Ideas welcome If you don't use your fluid bed daily, I would take the powder out of the cups and put them in a closed container. Powder paint will absorb moisture. Do not leave powder paint in your cups for an extended time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 If you don't use your fluid bed daily, I would take the powder out of the cups and put them in a closed container. Powder paint will absorb moisture. Do not leave powder paint in your cups for an extended time. Now you tell me! Hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
