Flexible line from compressor to pipe. What to use?

[philshevlin]

That about says it. I'm hooking up my new HF 60 gal compressor. I plan to use black pipe. But I need to know what to use for the 2-3 feet from the compressor to the start of the black pipe -- so that vibration can be absorbed.

Thanks. Been lurking for a while, but this is my first post. Sweet forum!

 

[AZ_Catskinner]

You can get a 3' whip hose from just about everyone that sells pneumatic tools.

 

[waltmcq]

I had a hydraulic line made up kind of over kill but I'll never have to worry about it.

 

[wreckercologist]

I had a hydraulic line made up kind of over kill but I'll never have to worry about it.

This^^^

The shop I work in has had a 1" I.D. hydraulic hose from the compressor to the hard lines for 15 years with no problem.

 

[94yj]

i would go with a hyd hose or number 10 stratoflex braided hose as a whip hose is no where big enough

 

[philshevlin]

Okay. Is there any issue if the I.D. of the whip hose is less than I.D. of 1/2" black metal pipe.

EDIT: wow two more posts while I was typing.

 

[Zrexxer]

Tractor Supply, Atwoods, Rural King, etc. all carry pre-made hydraulic hose assemblies. Reasonably priced and 2500 psi+ rated. It's hard to beat for the intended purpose.

 

[AZ_Catskinner]

Flow restriction. You can get a 1/2" whip, it's just a matter of looking for one.

 

[94yj]

yes it is smaller id and you wont have the volume to run anything but small air items and a whip hose is about the same cost as doing it right and using the proper hose ie hyd hose or stratoflex hose

 

[philshevlin]

I'm not familiar with Hyd line. Do these use npt threading?

 

[94yj]

yes they are npt i would go with a 1/2"npt on a 1/2"hose

 

[wreckercologist]

I'm not familiar with Hyd line. Do these use npt threading?

They can. You can have whatever fitting style you want crimped on. Pipe, JIC, Weatherhead, ect.

 

[Outlawmws]

You can go with NPT or flair fittings, depends on what you want/spec.

 

[94yj]

or go one like this and never look back

http://www.tractorsupply.com/hydraulic-hose-1-2-in-2-wire-36-in-l-1819363

 

[philshevlin]

Thanks!

 

[Sureshot]

And if you go to a 2500 psi setup you can drill the fittings out some to get the flow up. Just don't try using it as a real hydraulic hose after.

 

[ChrisH20]

I used a 3/4" hydraulic hose for mine the inside of the fitting was 5/8" so it would not restrict flow

 

[amt]

This is the what you need:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038M50MK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[bluebolt]

I got 1/2 push lock air hose and fittings from the local compressor store, 3 years later and still fine.

If you can use bigger black pipe, mine is 1" I believe, helps cool off the hot output air. Let it run 20 feet before your first drop. It should go uphill, put a drain on it on the low end.