new compressor setup

[joedy860]

Hello all
I am new to the forum, been lurking around for a bit, time to ask a question, I just purchased a new Quincy compressor.
I need to start buying all the other stuff that goes with it. I have been looking at different filter/regulator options, The compressor comes with a 3/4" thread from the tank do I need to use a 3/4" filter/regulator? I have a preexisting 3/4" black pipe ( old propane line ) I could use as a mane line, and use 1/2" drops. Or do I reduce to 1/2"-- buy a 1/2" setup and run 1/2" line to 1/2" drops?
My air requirements ( as of now ) are the usual shop air and some sand blasting, the blaster says it requires 9.5 cfm but you know how that goes I would rather have more air than i need rather than less. Recommendations for filter/regulators would be welcome
Thanks

Joe

 

[retrobuilder]

If painting, Set up a condensate line using 1/2 or 3/4 pipe about 20 foot total length and add vertical drain pipe with gate/ball valve to drain water. needs a little slope for drainage.

I like Sharpe filters, lots of other good ones. Regulators almost any quality brand.

You should have a water drain on bottom of tank. If you are inhumid area, you will be amazed at water accumulated weekly (if used).
Quick connects are great, just make sure all same type though.

Beware of cheap air hoses, some PVC lines get stiff in cold weather and crack easily.

I prefer 25 or 35 foot 3/8 ( for paint spray guns) air hoses and add more as needed. 5/16 good for nail guns.

Looks like you have plenty of CFM for blasting and DA's

 

[larry_g]

If blasting I would suggest that you stay with 3/4" to keep the flow up all the way to the blaster. Other drops can be 1/2".

lg
no neat sig line

 

[vga]

Rule # 1 : for safety never use PVC on a compressed gas of any type.
Instead if black iron piping which at the first sign of moisture in the compressed air will rust I will suggest copper tubing or piping and bronze valves. If the outlet from the tank is 3/4 i also would stay with that size of piping and fittings for the remainder of the system

 

[GeneralDisorder]

I like 3/4 copper for my air systems. Bronze 1/4 turn ball valves.

Regulation/oiling is typically a point-of-use concern. The air system is kept at tank pressure to avoid pressure drops on longer runs - regulated down if needed at the point of use.

You can filter the whole system or point of use - if you are going to run a dryer plumb it near the compressor to feed the whole system and also plumb in a manifold so you can bypass it should it need taken out of service - that way you can still have air even if the dryer is pulled.

GD