Do you guys run a sieve for passive? If so what are you guys using? Are these filters just spools with like 4a molecular filter media in them?
I only run 3a but that’s gonna change this year as I will add 2 sections to my sieve for 4a and 13x.
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So if I was to fill the 6" I have to add to the 12",and separate w only 2 should I get 4a or 13x for the 2nd…in ur opinion? Bc I have that extra stuff lying around already…I like this several section idea
Btw @Killa12345. That enail has been on since it got here Saturday…I cut it off to sleep! Best invention ever now that I try 2 dewax as much as possible
And to op…always dry ur gas , especially passive imo, can’t imagine everyone is as anal as me , pressure testing every 3 months… Water could get in several different ways
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Always sieve. Smaller mol beads seem to have worked best for me. I’m currently using 3a/4a and plan to add 13x, as well.
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Are these just spools with end caps that are 1/4 jic? Or is there something else to them?
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Yes it’s just a spool. Rounded caps and a screen on the tri clamps. And depending on your recovery method, that depends on the size of hosing.
I have valves and a gauge on mine so I can isolate it.
I think some here maybe @Soxhlet said you want hemispheric bowl end caps but you want a pretty fine gaskets to catch the dust but that is all mine is.
A tri clamp spool, some clamps, valves, fittings, gauge and zeolite beads. Really nothing special to it.
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Do you know why you want hemispherical end caps?
It’s something about the flow characteristic. There is a thread about this sometime right around this time last year. It should be in the early threads on this site.
Personally I have no clue. I’m guilty of following the leaders on this one.
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So you run through the sieve every pass? Or is it a maintenance thing you do every x amount of lbs run through the system?
Every single damn time set up Inline. Also make sure your beads are kept charged to keep them working
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@anon60420198 maybe start here? Jacketed dessicant - #13 by SkyHighLer
how is this done?
see: Molecular sieve beads - #24 by cyclopath
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I think he’s referring to drying them back out. Baking desiccant at 250f or so usually does it.
Yes, that is my interpretation of @Cruzinlabs comment also.
But @anon60420198, not being a current sieve user, might not know that.
so I linked to how to do it…
Is it cheaper to piece together the stuff needed or to just buy a molecular sieve filter dryer already made?
I’m wondering how important the hemispherical end caps are. I’m piecing together something now on bvv and they only have the flat 1/2 fnpt caps.
What size do you need??
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Yea that is what I meant dry them out. Sorry I refer to it as charging them and ready for use and uncharged for not ready.
You can build them yes,… But the hemi caps (makes sure you don’t have poolingor gas sticking,and that all the gas makes it through evenly)alone cost me $150 for both,jics, adapters for them, clamps, PTFE gaskets, lil piece coffee filter at each end for extra help too…
And you have to pressure test for safety and efficiency of running if your building yourself, add that into the cost and…
…Personally ,@Killa12345 badass dude, I think he has some ready to roll… Best way to go, save some money and make your stuff right…
Thats what i run and ny gas is as dry as the sahara
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