(quoted from post at 12:53:14 01/16/20) DR - using copper pipe, did you sweat the joints?
I have a roll of 3/4" copper that I've been wanting to use for air line. I see no reason why sweated fittings would not work, but I'm curious how you did yours.
Here is an article from Chicago Pneumatic about why you should never use pvc for compressed air: https://www.cp.com/en-us/compressors/expert-corner/blog/pvc-pipe-why-you-should-not-use-pvc-piping-for-your-compressed-air-system(quoted from post at 12:48:25 01/16/20) I don't think there are any cast in stone requirements for air lines in private shops. Steel is always best but its a pain to do. I put my system in with PVC pipe. Its been 15 years and so far no problems. The mechanic up the hill from me did his in PVC 25 years ago with no problems. Keeping the PVC out of direct sun light is important. My shop has 12' eves so I ran the pipe right up to the eve. I also only ran the drops for the air lines down a few feet, anchored them to the wall and then ran short lengths of air hose for the connections. That keeps you from tugging directly on the PVC pipe. There are also now some flexible piping solutions similar to PEX that are available now that would work. Everyone has an opinion, so you will get quite a few on this subject.
OTJ
(quoted from post at 11:17:50 01/16/20) I have a 60x100 ft shop that I would like to run air lines from
the compressor to 4 or 5 different spots in the shop. Just
wondering if I could run them in plastic or do they have to be
in steel pipe? Thanks Mark
I've been using PVC for more than 45 years and haven't had any issues. Properly installed and used there isn't an issue. I mean you don't just put it up and put 200 psi in it. Other places I've worked they run PVC all the way to the end of the line and just put a little string or duct tape it down. Then when someone yanks on a hose they break the pipe. I adapt it to steel pipe at the end and firmly mount it to the building. Then I regulate the pressure down to 120 psi before it goes to PVC. Regulated down to that pressure there isn't any shrapnel if someone breaks a pipe. I've seen it broken many times in places I've worked. It just makes a lot of noise.
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