I got a killer deal on three Devilbiss Compact HVLP spray guns. 1.4, 1.8 and 2.2 tips. Perfect shape. Industry leading pressure-feed guns, stack them up to an Iwata. And the price! They retail $550 each and I got all three for $140 from a retiring painter.
But they are hogs for cfm. I ganged my two 120V compressors and STILL cannot properly feed them. Close but not adequate atomization. So now I either paint the Piggy with a small Binks gun that has lower demand (and correspondingly lower capacity) or rent an asskicking compressor.
I could buy one too, but it must either be gas powered or 240V. Either way, an expense I do not want.
Sometimes it boils down to choices driven by circumstance, not desire. I’ll figure out a way to profit from those guns, but will simply do what I must to get my van painted without unloading a couple grand.
Same for using my porty. As things stand, a truck mount is not a smart choice. One day (sooner or later) it might be the only rational move. Meanwhile I build my suite of tools towards more capability and to be useful if and when I jump from electric to engin driven.
Also, I like penguins. They waddle around like fat little self-important Napoleons, squawk, eat shit and are government protected.
Just like some carpet cleaners, BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!