Sandblaster problems

[Jones4WD]

I have a 60 pound pressurized sandblaster that I bought from northerntool but I can't get it to work right. I bought a couple of the 50lb bags of blast media to use in the blaster, but when I try to use the blaster, it just clogs at the nozzle. I tried different sized nozzles still won't work. Anyone have one of these blasters? Anyone know whats wrong? Am I using the wrong media?

 

[Webbinator]

Could be excess moisture from your compressor. It can cause your blast media to stick together to much instead of flowing out. It usually happens at the nozzle just like you stated.

 

[Gotlabs]

If you dont have a "moisture preventer?" in your system it will clog. Also, the CFM that is in the system could be a problem. Make sure that you have enought energy in your air system for the sandblaster.

 

[Jones4WD]

I have 2 in line moisture removers, one at the compressor and one at the sandblaster. I am pretty sure that lack of air isn't the problem since I have an 80 gallon 2 stage compressor. Am I using the right kinda media? Anyone else use the cheap media in the clear plastic bags?

 

[StudNuts]

its the media.

 

[Jones4WD]

So what type of media should I use then,and where do you get it from?

 

[Yay!Gurrr]

could be the media itself. could be damp from setting. If possible set it outside in the sun in a tub or bin and let it dry up....

 

[maverick]

I use silicone sand, I get it from the local Cement plant , if they sale to the public in your local.

 

[sam(slim)]

I don't know about your area but in Winston-Salem I get my media from Robins Sand Blasting on 109 just off of I-40.

Sam(slim)