Air Compressor Help
07-03-2003, 09:45 PM
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Anyone know what size and kind of pipe to use if you wana make a hard line system to connect to the air compressor and have multip outlets? Can i use standard copper pipe? I want to permanently hook up my aor compressor then have 2 outltes one for the workbench and one at the end of the garage to work on the car.
07-04-2003, 04:23 AM
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I personally tend to install on the large size. Last system I helped install we used 1" copper all throughout the shop. Nice thing about the larger pipe is that you are effectively increasing your tank size [img]smile.gif[/img]
07-04-2003, 05:52 AM
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thanks for the response capt deth. When attaching the pipes is it the sameprocess as if dealing with a water system using copper pipe? like use a torch, heat up then apply flux and solder?
How much PSI can reg water copper pipe hold?
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How much PSI can reg water copper pipe hold?
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07-04-2003, 08:05 AM
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When I am not so busy (hahaha) I am gonna run hardlines throught the shop. I am going to use ABS plastic pipe. Their was an article on it in an old Hot Rod magazine I had. Can't remember what size it was but it was about 1/2 inch. I guess it is way easier than copper (or so they said in the article).
07-04-2003, 01:39 PM
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ABS pipe is easeir, and safer, to install BUT deffinently costs more. Nice to work with though...cut to length, apply glue, stick together....DONE.
When using copper just install it the same way you would do it for water. Just be carefull when close to a wall that you don't catch it on fire [img]smile.gif[/img] ...hence the safety aspect.
As I mentioned earlier, I prefer 3/4" to 1"
When using copper just install it the same way you would do it for water. Just be carefull when close to a wall that you don't catch it on fire [img]smile.gif[/img] ...hence the safety aspect.
As I mentioned earlier, I prefer 3/4" to 1"
07-08-2003, 01:58 PM
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OK - so it is kinda tough to find pricing on mundane items like Copper Pipe on CanTire or Rona's website. lame.
As memory serves it is something like $0.25-$0.75 a foot for 1/2-3/4". You don't need anything over 1/2" but if you want bigger feel free - it's your money
If you are not putting a water separator at the compressor (or even if you are) it is a good idea to put a 'drip leg' at each terminal with a ball valve to drain condensation buildup. Go look at your furnace or hotwater tank gas piping to see what a drip leg looks like.
As memory serves it is something like $0.25-$0.75 a foot for 1/2-3/4". You don't need anything over 1/2" but if you want bigger feel free - it's your money
If you are not putting a water separator at the compressor (or even if you are) it is a good idea to put a 'drip leg' at each terminal with a ball valve to drain condensation buildup. Go look at your furnace or hotwater tank gas piping to see what a drip leg looks like.
07-12-2003, 09:56 AM
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When I comes to air it doesn't really matter. Sure, if you use 1" pipe you get more tank space, but it looks alot worst running along the walls. We had to redo our in '96 after a fire. There is 3/8" pipe running from the compressor down both sides of the shop. Don't bother soldering them. Just use thread tape from any industrial shop to connect the couplers. I can take a few pics if you want to see?
07-13-2003, 09:15 PM
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Originally posted by BootlegGuy:
When I comes to air it doesn't really matter. Sure, if you use 1" pipe you get more tank space, but it looks alot worst running along the walls. We had to redo our in '96 after a fire. There is 3/8" pipe running from the compressor down both sides of the shop. Don't bother soldering them. Just use thread tape from any industrial shop to connect the couplers. I can take a few pics if you want to see?
When I comes to air it doesn't really matter. Sure, if you use 1" pipe you get more tank space, but it looks alot worst running along the walls. We had to redo our in '96 after a fire. There is 3/8" pipe running from the compressor down both sides of the shop. Don't bother soldering them. Just use thread tape from any industrial shop to connect the couplers. I can take a few pics if you want to see?
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