Abstract: The present invention provides a paint distribution system which is particularly suited for a multiple station paint spray operation. The system includes a reservoir of paint and a piping system having an inlet and outlet both of which are open to the reservoir. A pump pumps the paint from the inlet and towards the outlet while a plurality of liquid taps, for example paint spray guns, are provided along the piping system at spaced intervals. The piping system further includes a plurality of conduit segments wherein one conduit extends between each paint tap. Furthermore, the length and internal diameter of each conduit segment is dimensioned to produce a predetermined of paint flow through each tap when the tap is closed.

Abstract: An in line filter assembly is provided for use in conjunction with a painting system having a pressurized source of liquid paint, a paint applicator and a fluid line which fluidly connects the pressurized paint source and applicator together. The filter assembly comprises an elongated housing defining an elongated housing chamber. One end of the housing chamber is connected in series with the pressurized paint source while the opposite end of the housing chamber is fluidly connected to the applicator so that paint flowing from the source and to the applicator passes through the housing chamber. A tubular and cylindrical filter element open at one end is removably inserted into the housing chamber so that paint flow through the housing chamber flows through the filter element which removes any solid contaminants contained in the paint.