Re: Airlines for new shop
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Joe, I am a firm believer in copper. I ran 1" from the compressor to the DC and 3/4 everywhere else. I did slope all my lines to condensate drains but so far I have not had any water build up. I question all the quick fit pex and like products, but they are putting it in all the houses now so I guess it works good. Plus I enjoy soldering fittings, don't know why but I just do. Glen Big Tree Woodworking
P.O. Box 257 Avery Ca 95224
I will be running airlines in the new shop soon.? I had been assuming I'd use Rapid Air.? If I do use that, would you do the hard lines or the roll. With the roll it looks like you need a straightener.? Or should I do copper?
I don't use a ton of air.? I have an old Quincy 60 gallon with a 325 pump. I set it up with a 3HP motor so it runs slow.? I could change to a 5HP and double the speed to like 900 RPM.? I was thinking 3/4" lines would be fine.? I will use my current hose reel and add a couple more and a couple of machines need air.
Advice welcome.
PS, ordered all the Nordfab and the local licensed seller was cheapest.? Cheaper than Griz, etc.
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