Somebody recently posted a link to a compressed air equipment manufacturers
website that included a very detailed hypothetical air layout for a home
sized shop. Sorry, I can't find the URL. Anyone else?
Regards,
Doug Pewterbaugh
dpewter@msn.com
Denton, TX
49 3104 216 5-window
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce K" <bekett@uslink.net>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 10:08 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] compressed air
> An air line can never be too big or too strong <g>
>
> I would go with the steel pipe. Your plan sounds good, but don't
> forget to set the pipe up so any water trapped in it can be drained.
> Forget PVC, it gets weak if it is too hot or cold.
>
> I don't think you really need galvenized pipe, black should do just
> fine for inside work. Remember to seal the threads.
>
> I would use a short piece of hose to the compressor for the final
> link to isolate vibration and I would use a valve at the compressor
> to shut the system off if something goes bad.
>
> Secure the bibs well, they take a lot of force from the air hose
> attached to them. At each bib, I would put a T with a dead downbound
> leg about 6" long to catch any rust or dust that makes its way down
> the pipe.
>
> I don't know how large your compressor is, but I would include a
> 1" valve and plug for a future port close to the compressor if you
> want to sandblast or tie in a portable compressor some day.
>
> I would set the main pipe up to slope towards drain points. It doesn't
> take much, 1/8 inch per foot is fine.
>
> Don't forget to put in a few unions here and there in case you ever
> have to take the assembly apart for some reason.
>
> Finally, compressors are noisey and they should be fed clean air.
> Think about putting the compressor in a separate shed outside the
> garage.
>
> Have fun. Renting a good Rigid pipe cutting and threading tool for
> the day when you put it together will make things go quicker. Sure
> beats having the hardware store cut and thread a bunch of pipe sections
> or buying lots of nipp1es. (don't know about this board, but some
> screen for words like that!)
>
> If it freezes in your area, be sure to blow out any moisture in the
> system in the fall.
>
> Bruce Kettunen
> 57 3200
> MN
>
>
>
> At Saturday, 8 December 2001, you wrote:
>
> >Hey all,
> > I am looking to add compressed air in my shop. The question
> is what kind
> >of pipe. Galvanized steel, black iron, or PVC. PVC is sure cheaper
> but I'm
> >told perhaps unsafe. I am only looking to handle 125psi with 1"
> pipe to the
> >general bench area then 1/2" to the drop points with curly plastic from
> >there. Any advice on what is best? Thanks..........tom 50---3600
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