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Jan 27, 2016 21:05:25 GMT
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At the moment I have my compressor with air line, pretty basic but i just purchased a large 270 litre 5.5hp 19cfm compressor so it can cope with more but i want to pipe the workshop with wall mounted lines and take off points in separate places. I was going to use John Guest pipe and connectors as it is all push fit stuff. I have been looking online but am now getting baffled as to cooling loops, drain downs, ceiling mount etc etc?  I just want a neat pipe system from compressor to filter, then piped to various points in the shop where I can plug my line in. Show me your set ups please or direct me accordingly. Thank you |
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Jan 27, 2016 21:45:29 GMT
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Large size filter/water trap, then if possible run the main line with a slight rise, so any condensate will drain back out of the line. Where you wish to have your outlets, either use a tee with outlet at the top or an X fitting wth a down pipe and stop tap to drain any condensate.
Do not fit an inline oiler as this will coat the inside of the lines and then pollute any painting you do.
The wall mounted retractable reels are a good way of keeping lines tidy.
The springy coiled lines are ok above a bench but for workshop use can be a pain, pulling tools out of reach when you put them down
Ttfn Glenn
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hamps
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Jan 27, 2016 22:06:29 GMT
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Large size filter/water trap, then if possible run the main line with a slight rise, so any condensate will drain back out of the line. Where you wish to have your outlets, either use a tee with outlet at the top or an X fitting wth a down pipe and stop tap to drain any condensate. Do not fit an inline oiler as this will coat the inside of the lines and then pollute any painting you do. The wall mounted retractable reels are a good way of keeping lines tidy. The springy coiled lines are ok above a bench but for workshop use can be a pain, pulling tools out of reach when you put them down Ttfn Glenn Thanks for he info, I have always had the retractable lines or standard air lines, I have been in the paint trade over 20 years and apart from the filters have never run hard lines around the walls, but want to do this now I have the chance. |
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Jan 27, 2016 23:35:40 GMT
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I've used beer line and guest push fits, works a treat. No photos due to being in bits moving workshop, but as long as you slope everything back towards drain points and have a decent drier you should be all good.
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Jan 27, 2016 23:37:27 GMT
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I've used beer line and guest push fits, works a treat. No photos due to being in bits moving workshop, but as long as you slope everything back towards drain points and have a decent drier you should be all good. Beer line? that's an idea, cheers  |
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Thank you for the info |
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