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Hey Texasfiremedic. Thanks for tackling the check valve question. The check valve i have used is a standard 15mm non return check valve used in domestic plumbing that i picked up from Toolstation...

Thanks for your feedback so far guys Originally the copper pipe system you see on the wall behind which consists of 3 drop legs and taps off through my filter & regulator to supply my tool & paint air lines, was on the opposite side of the workshop from the compressor/condenser. I used a 50ft...

Hi Larry the cooler has is about 3" away from the wall so air can move around it. As regards having a point at the bottom where water collects i was hoping that was what the water trap was doing. Do you think i should put a small drop leg with a ball valve just before the water trap then??

I only put the check valve in near the head to prevent any condensed water accumulating back down the pipe and in to the pump, if indeed that were even likely to happen. There is a youtube video of a chap who has done the same and installed check valves. I'm surprised you think the...

Hey guys First off a big thanks to this forum and its members for being such a great source of ideas and inspiration for setting up my compressor workshop. All of the things i've done to try and ensure i get dry clean air has been taken directly from this forum. Right. there are a few things i...

Yeah, I did read that parallel flow condensers are prone to clogging and cannot be flushed.

I was wondering whether the combined channel space in the flat serpentine design would be similar to that of the tube and fin designs and not really being anymore restrictive?!

Hi everyone. Right chaps! DIY compressor aftercoolers using automotive condensers!!! Does it matter at all what design/type of condenser I use to do this?? There seem to be a few different types of automotive condenser. I have no idea whether this matters or if one design in particular...

Hey guys. Thanks for the replies. What about the TYPE/DESIGN of condenser used for this purpose?? Most of all the ones i come across are all automotive Parallel Flow design that just look lke a car radiator with much thinner/flatter tubing compared to the Serpentine design. Can you you use...

Hi guys. As this is my first post i think i'll start by saying a big hello to everyone from the other side of the pond! There doesn't seem to be any good UK based forums like this hence me joining up. :pimpflash My question is about DIY compressor after-coolers to eliminate moisture from an...