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Zelko-4-EVA:
i read that the oils from the air compressor can cause PVC pipes to weaken...  also, i dont think that PVC pipes are osha approved - if they get hit with something they could break. 

i set my air compressor to reduce pressure to 65psi at night and weekends when we arent here.  its easier than draining 300+ gallons of air in the tanks.

3Deep:

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--- Quote from: 3Deep on September 30, 2021, 12:11:52 PM ---Well I'm doing the big NO NO ::) I got thick 1/2 pvc pipe running from the compressor to the chiller, buttttt the outside pipe is inside a metal pipe and the pvc running on the inside shop is wrapped in a foam sleeve, so far no problem with anything busting.  I didn't want to run metal because the fear of rust over the years, but I do need drain my tank more often.

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The key words here are "so far" :)

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Yep I know so far, I've been telling myself I'm going to replumb it to metal one day, really ain't that much... one pipe in and one to the press area

balloonguy:
I had pvc years ago. It blew and scared the crap out of me. I was glad I was not in the room. I think it could have been dangerous.
When you replace the pipes I strongly suggest more unions than you think you need.

1964GN:
We use this stuff for the entire shop https://www.rapidairproducts.com/shop/maxline/3-4-maxline-master-kit

Northern Tool carries it

Gilligan:

--- Quote from: 1964GN on October 01, 2021, 10:29:49 AM ---We use this stuff for the entire shop https://www.rapidairproducts.com/shop/maxline/3-4-maxline-master-kit

Northern Tool carries it

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I was just going to recommend this to Daryl as well.

Easy stuff to work with for the most part.

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