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Air Compressor - Piping for Gunsmithing Equipment
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<blockquote data-quote="PlumberEd" data-source="post: 2534978" data-attributes="member: 118497"><p>I didn't read through all the pages so forgive me if I repeat someone else's advice. Your use of dryers and filters seems to be adequate. DON'T use PVC. PVC is dangerous with compressed air. PVC pipe manufacturers specifically warn against using PVC with compressed air, When a pressurized PVC is struck or fractured in will shatter and send splinters in every direction injuring anyone close by. Steel pipe is our preferred material since it's is such rugged material. But it is kind of hard for a novice to use. In your application we would probably use L copper since it is easy to use and looks neat and tidy. The fittings could be either solder or press. Brigit or Taramet Sterling are great solders. If you use press fittings be sure to use the ones approved for petroleum products. I have not used the the Duratec piping but it does seem to be promising but it may be more challenging to install neatly. You may PM me with your phone number and I will be glad to discuss the job with you.</p><p></p><p>The other plumbers/pipe fitters advice is also solid.</p><p></p><p></p><p>PlumberEd</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PlumberEd, post: 2534978, member: 118497"] I didn’t read through all the pages so forgive me if I repeat someone else’s advice. Your use of dryers and filters seems to be adequate. DON’T use PVC. PVC is dangerous with compressed air. PVC pipe manufacturers specifically warn against using PVC with compressed air, When a pressurized PVC is struck or fractured in will shatter and send splinters in every direction injuring anyone close by. Steel pipe is our preferred material since it’s is such rugged material. But it is kind of hard for a novice to use. In your application we would probably use L copper since it is easy to use and looks neat and tidy. The fittings could be either solder or press. Brigit or Taramet Sterling are great solders. If you use press fittings be sure to use the ones approved for petroleum products. I have not used the the Duratec piping but it does seem to be promising but it may be more challenging to install neatly. You may PM me with your phone number and I will be glad to discuss the job with you. The other plumbers/pipe fitters advice is also solid. PlumberEd [/QUOTE]
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