On Thu, 13 Oct 2011, Bob Rochlin wrote:
> I'm jumping in here late, but i've been using Home Depot PVC for my air
> lines for about 10 years with no issues. The PVC has a bursting rating
> or 600PSi (I run it at about 100 PSI), is easy to work with, and
> inexpensive. I've had no issues with leaks, bursting etc.Bob
Bob,
Fyi, that's generally a bad idea, and neither OSHA nor most building
codes allow PVC for compressed air. The PVC manufacturers even insist
that you don't use it for that purpose. Here's a length thread that cites
many reasons why, but the biggest is that the plastic becomes brittle over
time and explodes.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Compressed_air_delivery_system.html
Glad you got ten years out of it, hope you aren't nearby when it pops.
Thanks.
--
David Hillman
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