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| Harpo |
 Dec 9 2012, 05:28 PM
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Good evening everyone
For those of you with large compressors what kind of lines are you running through your garage? Thanks David |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Dec 9 2012, 08:32 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,920 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None 
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Plastic is much easier and cheaper, as long as you don't have a big powerful compressor. Just make sure you use at least schedule 40.
Iron is better for moisture control and more durable, and the pro's choice. The best would be galvanized but that's really pricey. I've never seen copper used much at all. |
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| mrbubblehead |
Dec 9 2012, 09:18 PM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(9146986 @ Dec 9 2012, 06:32 PM)  Plastic is much easier and cheaper, as long as you don't have a big powerful compressor. Just make sure you use at least schedule 40. Iron is better for moisture control and more durable, and the pro's choice. The best would be galvanized but that's really pricey. I've never seen copper used much at all. i have seen pvc get brittle and explode in a guys face at work. not pretty. galvanized isnt recommended because over time it flakes off inside and plugs your filters. personally i would never use pvc for a permanent installation. copper and black iron (natural gas type) are recommended. black iron is probly the best. its extremely durable. but a real pain in the ass because it has to be cut and threaded and then spun together. and that makes changes even more of a pain in the ass. thats why i went with copper. easy to install. its durable enuff for a home garage. and it makes changes a snap. but these are all just my opinion. that said, i have a buddy who ran his home system in pvc schedule 40. and has had no problems. i think it is a ticking time bomb. literally. i have maybe 200 dollars into my system so far and i am useing blu copper from home depot. i am doing my system in stages. i have the back bone in and 2 drops so far. one more drop for my blaster cabinet and its finished. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) |
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Harpo New air compressor Dec 9 2012, 05:28 PM
rudedude I put 3/4" pvc in when I did mine fully inten... Dec 9 2012, 05:40 PM quadracerx I was thinking about using this:
http://www.rapid... Dec 9 2012, 07:30 PM
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I was thinking about using this:
http://www.rapi... Dec 10 2012, 06:48 AM Dr Evil PVC, no need for metal. Dec 9 2012, 07:35 PM 914GT 3/4"copper. Metal pipe helps condense out moi... Dec 9 2012, 07:39 PM yp914 I am getting ready to do the same thing in my base... Dec 9 2012, 07:50 PM mrbubblehead copper. super easy to make changes and way safer t... Dec 9 2012, 08:29 PM shuie I just completed hooking up a 60 gallon unit with ... Dec 9 2012, 08:54 PM wingnut86 I went black steel pipe - Chinese cast iron basica... Dec 9 2012, 09:00 PM biosurfer1 I would never use PVC for air compressor lines. At... Dec 9 2012, 09:04 PM 76-914 3/4 pvc is certainly strong enough to handle 125ps... Dec 9 2012, 09:15 PM G e o r g e
3/4 [color=#FF0000][i]Sch 40 or 80 pvc is certain... Dec 10 2012, 07:07 PM Dr Evil I have been running my 80 gal through sc40 PVC at ... Dec 9 2012, 09:30 PM cary I'll make it even more confusing. I ran Schedu... Dec 10 2012, 01:10 AM Vacca Rabite
I'll make it even more confusing. I ran Sched... Dec 10 2012, 05:13 AM edwin Our shed at home is done with copper
I'm glad ... Dec 10 2012, 05:24 AM Zimms I went with aluminum from Garage Pak Garage Pak. W... Dec 10 2012, 06:54 AM Mark Henry I still have to do this and it will be black pipe ... Dec 10 2012, 07:22 AM mhuber45 I used PEX and no issues yet Dec 10 2012, 09:10 AM Gint
I used PEX and no issues yet
Really? Have any p... Dec 10 2012, 02:13 PM cary Zach, forgot to mention that ..................
It... Dec 10 2012, 10:17 AM rhodyguy schedule 80. higher temps and operating pressures.... Dec 10 2012, 11:01 AM underthetire Copper..or soft plastic line.
PVC will handle th... Dec 10 2012, 12:09 PM r_towle I used standard rubber air hoses stapled to the w... Dec 10 2012, 02:34 PM 914GT As an FYI, here is an OSHA bulletin from several y... Dec 10 2012, 02:41 PM charlesmac I used black pipe on mine. I have access to a pip... Dec 10 2012, 05:41 PM zonedoubt High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Dec 10 2012, 05:43 PM brant black iron 3/4 gas pipe.
I installed 3 outlets an... Dec 10 2012, 07:13 PM shuie Summit Racing sells something that is very similar... Dec 10 2012, 08:31 PM strawman I went with 3/4" copper running along the gar... Dec 10 2012, 10:10 PM mrbubblehead
I went with 3/4" copper running along the ga... Dec 11 2012, 01:29 PM euro911 I'm really a CSOB. I just use extension hoses.... Dec 11 2012, 02:50 PM Gint :agree: :lol: I just have a 25' hose attache... Dec 11 2012, 07:47 PM |
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