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Re: Setting up air lines in the shop

To: "Gerald J. Brazil" <gerrybraz@voyager.net>
Subject: Re: Setting up air lines in the shop
From: Roland Wilhelmy <rwil@cts.com>
Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2000 19:34:29 -0800
here's what I saved from one of GJB's earlier postings, (by the way I
think they spell it ChemAire)  they have a website, too:

:: Subject: RE: Compressor air-lines and tank draining.... Was:New guy on the 
:list...
:: From: "Gerald Brazil" <gerrybraz@voyager.net>
:: Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1998 16:10:13 -0500
:: 
:: 
:: Mike, few of us drain the tank everyday. If you are using it heavily, drain
:: it "regularly". More important to drain frequently if it is likely to get
:: below freezing in your shop.
:: 
:: You can blow the water out of the tank under full pressure, but it blows
:: whatever is on the floor, along with the water, all over the place. If you
:: choose this option, put on safety goggles to protect your eyes.
:: 
:: Running lines: the safest thing to use in the special plastic pipe made for
:: air lines. The company is Chem Air 1-800-343-5455
:: Ask them for a catalog and technical publications and the name of a dealer
:: near you. The price of the pipe isn't too bad, but the fittings like 90's.
:: els, transitions, drops, etc. are expensive. The secret is to figure out an
:: efficient layout that gets what you need with a minimum of fittings.

On Tue, 4 Jan 2000 21:25:58 -0500, GJB wrote:

:: There is a special green plastic that is made specifically for carrying
:: typical air pressures. The trade name I cannot remember, but if you call THE
:: BERTSH CO. OF GRAND RAPIDS. +1 (616) 452-3251 they can tell you what it is
:: and send you literature. The pipe is not too expensive, but the fittings
:: are, so plan your layout to minimize fittings.


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