Electronics Forum | Sat Jun 23 08:26:02 EDT 2007 | davef
We have always used black iron pipe for compressor air line. This pipe is very expensive to purchase and install. What is a better alternative?
Electronics Forum | Sun Jun 24 12:45:51 EDT 2007 | Frank
I never thought about painting our copper piping. I always thought the patina that covers the pipes adds a bit of history and class, ya know an antique-feel, to the shop. I was in a shop years ago that used PVC piping for their air. From looking a
Electronics Forum | Sun Jun 24 16:06:49 EDT 2007 | hussman
Check your local building code first. A lot of people 'say' they use various types of pipes. If you're looking for a complete system, try Patton Sonic. They're piping section is at; http://pattonsinc.com/piping.htm
Electronics Forum | Tue Jun 26 11:45:52 EDT 2007 | Frank
I certainly wasn't endorsing the use of the PVC piping that was installed prior to my employment there. Also, I recall that all the piping was above the ceiling tiles and regular air line hose was dropped along with the power cables. So there was l
Electronics Forum | Mon Jun 25 11:31:40 EDT 2007 | realchunks
I have to disagree with you SWAG. Unless you thread it, it doesn't meet fire code. If you got connections that operators plug into, copper bends easy compared to other pipe. PVC is only allowed for compressed air if it is used underground (at leas
Electronics Forum | Mon Jun 25 09:29:04 EDT 2007 | swag
Copper is best! I've seen troubles with black pipe - the pipe is not always clean on the inside and debris or mill scale makes it into your equip. eventually. We've also used PVC to get by/quick fix and we always ended up blowing a fitting or even
Electronics Forum | Sat Jun 23 11:35:58 EDT 2007 | grantp
Hi, Yes, we just built a new plant, and used copper again. The stuff we cut out of the old building was copper, and it was fine without any issues. We lay it on an angle so condensation flows to an end, and can be periodically vented, and we take a
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 27 16:41:25 EDT 2007 | darburch
Dave Try Transair Legris, They have a pretty slick system which will compare in cost to your black pipe but offers many advantages and it is clean.
Electronics Forum | Mon Jun 25 10:42:43 EDT 2007 | fredc
On our new shop we used iron pipe in the walls and attic and copper ever where else that can be easily accessed. I saw a pvc material at a trade show years ago that was rated for air lines. With their demo material they could fold it and drive nails
Electronics Forum | Wed Mar 20 14:54:15 EDT 2024 | linux
Vacuum Low, Shows up on changeover when the head picks a different size nozzle, remove mesh filter, unplug the clear pipe from the top of the head, put a small amount of alcohol down the pipe and blow it out with the air gun, You should check for a h
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