The main problem with PVC is that it is not UV stabilized. This means that it
is meant to be hidden from sunlight and other Sources of
UV light. It becomes brittle and won't hold up over time.
I suggest using plastic line that is used for natural gas. It will withstand
the pressure, won't deteriorate and is inexpensive as
well.
An additional benefit is that is is flexible and can be bent around corners
instead of having to make a lot of elbow connections.
Joe
"John T. Blair" wrote:
>
> At 01:55 PM 1/28/01 -0800, Peter Ficklin wrote:
> >
> >
> > I need some advice from those who've had experience with running PVC
> >pipes for air in their shops, etc. I am upgrading a compressor at work
> >(5 HP, 220v 3 phase, 175 psi, 80 gal), and I am considering using 3/4 or
> >1" PVC schedule 40 for the air delivery...
>
> DON'T DO IT!!!!!! PVC will not handle the air pressure. Eventually it
> will EXPLODE!!!!
>
> Use pipe.
>
> John
>
> John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net
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