Copper lines? Ooooohhhhh! That's part of my dream garage one day. Bucket list plumbing, so to speak.
Not me. I want to "beam" the air pressure from the tank to the base of the gun. That way, I don't need any lines at all.
In other news, here's a general chart assuming 79* ambient temperature:
Longer lengths = more flex; you get the idea.
Copper FTW. Other than a 1/2"x48" long section of hydraulic hose to keep vibration down I think I have less than $40 in my line setup running from the basement up into the middle of the garage (3 8 or 10 foot lengths of 1/2" tube, a 10 pack of 90s, one T and 3 female npt ends). Obviously add in a filter/trap and a couple ball valves but still.
It's not really that high. Max operating pressure for 12 inches of schedule 40 is only 79 psi (granted, that's a big pipe assuming they're talking diameter).
The reason for that of course, is that it expands and contracts each time it's pressurized. Over time... poof. The burst pressure that you're looking at assumes brand new schedule 40 PVC and not so much PVC that's seen pressure rises and drops over a period of months or years.
Shark-Bite plumbing or something similar, would be better as air-supply piping I'd think (never tried it for air).
Did you use the correct primer and glue? Typically this is where I see most glue joint failures, in selecting the incorrect primer or glue. I prefer copper too as I mentioned on your FB post, I have about 100' of copper in my shop and wouldn't have considered doing it any other way.I think I discovered the root cause of the bust - I had a glue joint at a 90° elbow fail and when it busted, it broke off the other piece I pictured yesterday. So, I guess the PVC bursting under pressure was not the issue, but I'm still going to replace it all.
Did you use the correct primer and glue? Typically this is where I see most glue joint failures, in selecting the incorrect primer or glue. I prefer copper too as I mentioned on your FB post, I have about 100' of copper in my shop and wouldn't have considered doing it any other way.
Not that I have taken a lot of pictures of just the air lines, but here are a few pictures with the air lines in the background: You can see the 3/4" copper about 6" from the ceiling. Don't mind the sagging line on the left side, that has since been fixed
You can see the stainless flex connector that leaves the compressor and ties into the filter/regulator on the wall there
Sh1t. I love everything about these pictures.I love your cars.
Does that silver gt have a coyote in it?Did you use the correct primer and glue? Typically this is where I see most glue joint failures, in selecting the incorrect primer or glue. I prefer copper too as I mentioned on your FB post, I have about 100' of copper in my shop and wouldn't have considered doing it any other way.
Not that I have taken a lot of pictures of just the air lines, but here are a few pictures with the air lines in the background: You can see the 3/4" copper about 6" from the ceiling. Don't mind the sagging line on the left side, that has since been fixed
You can see the stainless flex connector that leaves the compressor and ties into the filter/regulator on the wall there
Do you need a friend? Can I come over and play with your toys?Did you use the correct primer and glue? Typically this is where I see most glue joint failures, in selecting the incorrect primer or glue. I prefer copper too as I mentioned on your FB post, I have about 100' of copper in my shop and wouldn't have considered doing it any other way.
Not that I have taken a lot of pictures of just the air lines, but here are a few pictures with the air lines in the background: You can see the 3/4" copper about 6" from the ceiling. Don't mind the sagging line on the left side, that has since been fixed
You can see the stainless flex connector that leaves the compressor and ties into the filter/regulator on the wall there
Bribe Nick with tacosDo you need a friend? Can I come over and play with your toys?
Wanna adopt a older kid? I'm ugly, my mommy dresses me funny and my eyes don't match but I like long walks on the beach.
Not yet, it's sitting on the floor next to it currentlyDoes that silver gt have a coyote in it?
Every Tuesday night we hang out in the shop, feel free to stop by! It is a long ride from Florida though, we have some NY guys that make the trip down to NJ as well as some Maryland and Pa guys @TOOLOW91 @MikeH686 @RacEoHolic330Do you need a friend? Can I come over and play with your toys?
Wanna adopt a older kid? I'm ugly, my mommy dresses me funny and my eyes don't match but I like long walks on the beach.
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