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Subject: [Shop-talk] setting up compressed air lines
From: dmscheidt at gmail.com (David Scheidt)
Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 20:02:32 -0500
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On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 5:17 PM, Obaa <obaa996 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> I know this has been extensively covered before, and I've already done
> searches,
> so I promise this is something new... :)
> I'm planning on running
> compressed air lines throughout my garage during the
> next few weeks. B I will
> be using black pipe because copper is currently too
> pricey. B I've seen the TP
> Tools pdf on routing lines and drops, so have that
> covered. My questions are
> probably so basic that they're assumed knowledge....
>
> I've read that rust is
> one of the main disadvantages to steel pipe. B Is there a
> paint/coating I can
> run through the pipes before installation to keep down the
> rust?

You can use brass or copper for the vertical riser from the tank to
the overhead pipes.  That's the wettest, hottest air.  Beyond that,
good filters outlets and draining the system regularly.

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David Scheidt
dmscheidt at gmail.com

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