Filter Desiccant

[Elbowgrease]

Just curious what Desiccant some of you may be using. I have a gold filter and was thinking about removing the fiber filter in it and replacing it with some desiccant. I am running an Omega compressor so Im not even sure if its worth using the gold filter. I seen that there are several options on amazon for desiccant. I just want to make sure that im not getting something that will go BOOM under high pressure. 

 

[dizzums]

the 'gold filter' i have has a plastic tube cartridge in it thats repackable .. theres all kinds of stuff you can put in it but just plain dessicant beads should be plenty good enough .. i wouldnt use them 'loose' though, that could potentially cause problems like blockage i would say ..

 

[Chickenthief]

I use standard silica gel and it works a treat. Mine has passed 6000psi (my fault) with no issues.

Change and recharge a bit more often to be on the safe side. It's free and lasts forever.



Forgot to add.

My HP filter holds a little bit more than an ounce in desiccant capacity and it typically lasts less than 30 min from a Yong Heng.

Just to give you an idea.



Edit: Fat greasy spastic mittens

 

[Ripper]

Mine has the fiber, charcoal and the beads in it that come in a plastic tube that fits in the housing. It works good. You should be able to buy different types of cartridges for that Filter.

 

[biohazardman]

The cartridges are not interchangeable with the filter that uses the cotton filters. The caps are machined differently inside.

 

[Humdinger]

The preferred desiccant for filter housings is 13X zeolite molecular sieve. Zeolite is used in commercial dive compressor cartridges. Reusable gold filter cartridges can be refilled with 4x8 or 8x12 bead size 13x zeolite or a combination of zeolite and activated charcoal if odor free air is important to you. A divider is needed between the desiccant and charcoal. The zeolite beads can be reused when baked in 480 degree heat in an oven. Spread the beads one layer deep on a baking sheet for a couple of hours. Be aware that baking the beads produces a lingering smell. It's easier buying replacement beads from one of the many online retailers or on Ebay. Some companies are now including indicator silica beads with the zeolite.

I used to make desiccant cartridges for the gold filters before manufacturers started selling them with repackable cartridges. Here is a photo of some I made to replace the cotton tampon filters. I prefer the larger 4X8 bead size but 13X zeolite also is sold in smaller 8x12 size beads for packing into smaller cartridges. It is advisable to mix in a few blue silica beads with the zeolite to use as moisture indicators. When they turn pink it's time to recharge or replace the desiccant.