[ihc] Re: Outfitting my shop

[RLIRELAND@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 12/18/2003 12:26:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, jcamery@domain.elided writes:

>  What I want to do, though, is build some sort of manifold system so I can
> put the compressor in a corner and have piping to air outlets around the
> shop - a total of probably 100 feet of piping.  What do people recommend
> for piping and connections and valves?  I will have to attach it to cinder
> block walls.  Do I need a condensation/dirt trap at each 
> outlet?  Any help
> based on experience would be appreciated.
> 
> - --
> Jim Camery 

Jim,

I used 1/4" galv pipe to run air lines from a remote compressor outside the garage. I think I've seen copper pipe used as well but I can't vouch for the pressure ratings on it.

Roy Ireland
Tucson, AZ
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