Air Compressor

[GMCGarage]

putting a order together for Home Depot, got a 15% off coupon.
I am starting with their 60 gallon compressor

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-60-Gal-Stationary-Electric-Air-Compressor-C602H/205389936

I am going to run lines to the back and opposite side of the garage, would you use 1/2" or 3/4" black iron pipe?

Also, should I do a Franzinator?? I read about it here, seems alot approve of it.

 

[Kaizen]

Are you using the pipe as a air cooler/water trap? If not I would use something else. I have that compressor. Got it six years ago. Does ok but puts out a lot of water. I ran 50 feet of 3/4 black on the wall to get the water out. Works great but if doing again would just buy a drier as it cost 250 with all the pipe fittings and hangers and valves. 11cfm will not keep up with most tools used on autobody work FYI. Even a little body saw I get ten min and have to stop. Franzinator has 50/50 supporters and critics. Haven't seen anyone do any scientific comparisons. If you are going to do body work I'd upgrade. I also needed a pressure thing and some fittings as it just had an open hole on mine


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[GMCGarage]

Are you using the pipe as a air cooler/water trap? If not I would use something else. I have that compressor. Got it six years ago. Does ok but puts out a lot of water. I ran 50 feet of 3/4 black on the wall to get the water out. Works great but if doing again would just buy a drier as it cost 250 with all the pipe fittings and hangers and valves. 11cfm will not keep up with most tools used on autobody work FYI. Even a little body saw I get ten min and have to stop. Franzinator has 50/50 supporters and critics. Haven't seen anyone do any scientific comparisons. If you are going to do body work I'd upgrade. I also needed a pressure thing and some fittings as it just had an open hole on mine




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Thanks, My main reason for getting one this big is because I want a oil compressor, and also got 15% off so can get it under $400. I have already changed my mind, going with a dessicant dryer

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Campbell-Hausfeld-Desiccant-Dryer-PA208503AV/100671461

I will run black iron to the other side of the garage just so I can have a outlet there.

Main use will be blowing **** around, lol. A impact, and a angle grinder every once and a while.

Not doing body work.

 

[Kaizen]

i'd just do the 1/2 then. maybe I just **** with black iron but mine leaks no matter what I do. I've put a lot of hours on mine and its still going good. I have another little one I piggyback with it when I need more cfm. not at hd but get yourself an auto tank drain before you install it.......or put pipe so you can drain the tank without getting underneath. wish I did that.

 

[aabirdman]

Make sure you go over it with a fine tooth comb. I installed one for a client 3 months ago and had to go and replace the motor pulley. Factory forgot to tighten the allens that secure it to the shaft. spit the pulley and the keyway.
Customer service was willing to a service man out but not for a few days. Did get a new pulley from them.

 

[Cyberbear]

I've always had problems with heavy rust when using black pipe, which was originally used for gas runs, heating and lights back in the day. I stay with galvanized water pipe and have minimum rust, which is taken care of easily with the typical incoming air filter.
Areas with typical high humidity will always need to be dealt with, even in a desert like So. California.

 

[marinusdees]

i'd just do the 1/2 then. maybe I just **** with black iron but mine leaks no matter what I do. I've put a lot of hours on mine and its still going good. I have another little one I piggyback with it when I need more cfm. not at hd but get yourself an auto tank drain before you install it.......or put pipe so you can drain the tank without getting underneath. wish I did that.

The problem is the lousy threads on the pipe coming from Korea. Either thread all connections yourself so threads are continuous or find a source for MilSpec pipe.

 

[Kaizen]

The problem is the lousy threads on the pipe coming from Korea. Either thread all connections yourself so threads are continuous or find a source for MilSpec pipe.

You mean cut the threads again or make new ones? Never used it before besides pipe clamps!




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[marinusdees]

Cut off the (factory??) threads and cut your own. Look at the threads on the ends of the pipe you buy at HD. There are tears and discontinuities. If you cut your own threads, you can eyeball them to see how they look. Use any commercially available pipe sealer.

The rap on galvanized pipe is the galvanizing flakes off and plugs up whatever you're using. I used black pipe 29 years ago and have not had an issue. I'm sure the near trolls are ready to tear me up, or worse.
Tear away!!!!

 

[jubilee]

Suggest 3/4" black pipe with factory collars and threads. Then WELD connections.

 

[GMCGarage]

Suggest 3/4" black pipe with factory collars and threads. Then WELD connections.

Weld?? Seems like a lot of work just for an air line!

 

[Kaizen]

Weld?? Seems like a lot of work just for an air line!

which is why I originally said i'd use something else besides pipe. you will have leaks. you most likely won't be able to just leave it on as it will cycle all night

 

[myredracer]

Are you sure 11.5 cfm @ 90 psi is going to be enough for tools you have or hope to get. Some tools need more CFM than that - a blasting cabinet comes to mind for ex. Filters and dryers will affect CFM and psi too. That CH dessicant dryer/filter only has 3/8" in/out. I'd look for one with 1/2" and better flow rate and look carefully at their specs. Also looks kinda small. I'd also use a separate filter/water trap. You might even want a final filter to remove particulates from the dryer. There's also going to be oil particles in the air that may or may not be an issue for you.

Take a look at ebay and search for "desiccant" dryer for [possiblities (not "dessicant"). What about CL for a good used compressor with more cfm? I found a barely used 60 gallon 3-cylinder that does 16 cfm on CL at a good price.

I'd suggest copper over iron pipe. Easy to install and unlikely to leak unless you have all thumbs... Also look at having a long run to act as an aftercooler to remove moisture. I am always amazed by the amount of water that comes out out my aftercooler setup, water trap & tank along with some oily stuff floating on top.