# Problem with blast cabinet **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 15, 2006, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/problem-with-blast-cabinet/8227 "2006-02-15T21:29:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![suzukiriderman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/suzukiriderman/32/7421_2.png) [@suzukiriderman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/suzukiriderman)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/problem-with-blast-cabinet/8227/1 "2006-02-15T21:29:40Z")
I have a 48"x48" blast cabinet that is syphon feed. I am blasting with _BLACK BEAUTY and when I am blasting it surges. The pressure goes up and down. It was working fine before, but I am using a different compressor now.I am using an Ingersoll Rand 185cfm diesel compressor.I am wondering if someone may know if this is most likely the feed tube or a pressure issue. Previously, I had 2 compressors hooked up in series to provide enough air pressure and cfm. I have a couple old compressor tanks I can choose from to feed the air from the compressor to. The advantage of this, I am thinking,is to to increase the pressure and have no shortage of volume. Any input would be appreciated._ p.s. Any suggestions for sand type medias? ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/problem-with-blast-cabinet/8227/2 "2006-02-15T22:07:55Z")
he nozzle could be clogging, do you have a dryer inline with your air supply. If so drain your media and filter it with a screen and remove the big chunks that have conglomerated. ---
**Author:** ![jay\_g](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jay_g/32/111288_2.png) [@jay\_g](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jay_g)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/problem-with-blast-cabinet/8227/3 "2006-02-16T05:43:27Z")
check for moisture in your air supply. lol I used to blast with black beauty back in the day. Cept my blast area was 20’x30’x10’. Used to blow threw a 5-80lb bag hopper in 45 mins. Talk about serious blasting! ---
**Author:** ![suzukiriderman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/suzukiriderman/32/7421_2.png) [@suzukiriderman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/suzukiriderman)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 7:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/problem-with-blast-cabinet/8227/4 "2006-02-16T07:24:20Z")
I do have a dryer on the line and a screen to catch any larger pieces. I’m wondering if it could be the feed tube. It is a 5/8" piece of brass pipe that is a little flattened/ mangled on the end. Should the end just be wide open or a little restricted? ---
**Author:** ![j\_espo1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/j_espo1/32/7291_2.png) [@j\_espo1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/j_espo1)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 7:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/problem-with-blast-cabinet/8227/5 "2006-02-16T07:32:52Z")
^^get that fixed Jesse, cause real soon ill be bring over my front wheel ---
**Author:** ![suzukiriderman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/suzukiriderman/32/7421_2.png) [@suzukiriderman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/suzukiriderman)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/problem-with-blast-cabinet/8227/6 "2006-02-16T09:10:44Z")
Joe, it works fine now it could just work even better and faster. I just blasted about 25 pieces for a guy last night. ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/problem-with-blast-cabinet/8227/7 "2006-02-16T11:41:34Z")
How big is your cabinet? I need some stuff shot. ---
**Author:** ![suzukiriderman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/suzukiriderman/32/7421_2.png) [@suzukiriderman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/suzukiriderman)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/problem-with-blast-cabinet/8227/8 "2006-02-16T17:01:16Z")
4 feet by 4 feet, but we have a blast booth we are converting to be able to blast with sand too. It is currently set up to blast with soda.