http://www.harborfreight.com/c...air-dryer-40211.html
They go on sale from time to time for $299....but something has changed in the HF ownership. I am not sure they will continue to do so.
We have also bought industrial line dryers from equipment liquidators for 1/2 that.
I have my compressor in a small closet but the heat and moisture build in the closet as well. I moved my air intake to another room; keep in mind the air intake is as noisy as the compressor:
I also dropped the dead-man. It is quite heavy after blasting all day on a car and the ceramic tips break every time you look at them. I started using the air hose quick couplers. I buy them by the handful. They have a slightly larger opening which means slightly less pressure but they cover a bit more area. I use one for an hour or two, when the side wears through I throw on another.
I sweep up the sand, filter it and use it again. I let about 25% go by the way side because it is not as sharp the second time through. I prefer play sand. It is the most consistent and is about the right grit for what I do. If it is damp I spread it out in the sun then sweep it up and use it:
Removing the rust after soda blasting and conditioning the metal to accept paint which soda blasting does not do:
