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Design for compressor air system
posted in: steven's obsessive compulsive/anal retentive garage, news on July 11, 2012 at 03:44 PM
Can anyone with experience give me some feedback on using this setup? I plan on using galvanized steel pipes
http://www.tcpglobal.com/spraygundepot/docs/hsefit2.pdf
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rotaxtwin Garage
July 11, 2012 at 07:04 PM
I have heard that galvanized wasn’t recommended for air compressor systems but couldn’t remember where so I did a quick search and found information at this link http://www.tptools.com/lp2/Tech_Notes.html
Hope this helps clear it up.
Steven's Obsessive Compulsive/Anal Retentive Garage
July 11, 2012 at 08:21 PM
Will take a look. Thank you. Do you think the design I posted is good besides the galvanized pipe?
Steven's Obsessive Compulsive/Anal Retentive Garage
July 12, 2012 at 08:47 AM
Great diagram. So I will be using regular black piping!!! Thanks for the heads up.
rotaxtwin Garage
July 13, 2012 at 07:32 AM
Yeah the link you posted is a good setup. I had a small 4” section of galvanized on my compressor before I got my garage built. When I moved the compressor into the new garage the inside of that piece was just as rusty, which was not alot, as the black iron that it was attached to. When I set it back up it got all black iron. Invest in an electric threader if you can find a cheap one, or rent one, or borrow one. I did mine with a hand threader and it was a work out to say the least especially the 3/4.
Steven's Obsessive Compulsive/Anal Retentive Garage
July 13, 2012 at 07:45 AM
I was wondering about that when I was looking online at the black iron on lowes website. They had the ends covered with some sort of cap. Was thinking this was to protect the threads, but guess not…
IVAN'S Garage
July 25, 2012 at 07:09 AM
...hi Steven…when i plumbed the shop air in the new barn i used a 3/4” maxline master kit from rapidairproducts….
...it was neat and easy to work with…no special tools required…you can get the products from amazon or northerntool etc…most important consideration is condensation flow and removal…install quality filter/dryers and assure your design either flows back to the compresser or down and out to manual drains…
Steven's Obsessive Compulsive/Anal Retentive Garage
July 25, 2012 at 07:52 AM
Thanks Ivan. Will check out the kits. Does Northern Tool also have a kit?
