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Pic Request: Shops with Copper Airlines
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dennis111
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Rather than repost it all here, check out this link of how I installed my compressor using copper lines:
http://www.fordmuscleforums.com/other-articles/478041-air-compressor-installation-ideas.html
http://www.fordmuscleforums.com/other-articles/478041-air-compressor-installation-ideas.html
BWS
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Black iron here but posted to say..........
25 or so years ago I took a roll of 3/4 copper and was going to run our well water through it.....tossed over part of the exhaust pipe on our wood furnace.This ain't a "woodstove" in the general sense........Its the biggest yukon they make.
Anyway,got nervous about potential steam and pop-off valves and in general,"hold my beer" issues,so it never happened.
Fast fwd'ing....this coil of copper has very nice "ribs" solder'd to outside to act as spacers for individual coils.It's been in the attic all these years.I'm now installing it on our compressor as part of overall moisture control.It'll be put right at outlet from tank.....in a vertical orientation.Slightly un-decided about whether to simply let it drain back into tank or run a Tee setup drain(leaning twds Tee).
From coil,the line(black iron in our case)then will go to fruitjar/regulator.We also have a very nicely done Franzinater expansion tank between comp head and tank.Even wrapped it with 1/4" copper tubing thats connected to shop water supply.When using compressor heavily....will go to shop sink and crack the cold water on.This gets enough flow through,that it really cools Franz chamber.I shot a 40% lower temp on the line btween head and tank with temp gun....before/after.
The new coil is long over due......just being lazy.But we've never really had moisture "problems".....as comp is in a climate controlled area.Good luck with your air-lines.Try to build in as much flexibilty in design as possible.IOWs....don't bury or hide lines or parts of system.Look at it like you may want to re-configure at some point......adding lines,refrig units,coils....that sort of stuff.BW
25 or so years ago I took a roll of 3/4 copper and was going to run our well water through it.....tossed over part of the exhaust pipe on our wood furnace.This ain't a "woodstove" in the general sense........Its the biggest yukon they make.
Anyway,got nervous about potential steam and pop-off valves and in general,"hold my beer" issues,so it never happened.
Fast fwd'ing....this coil of copper has very nice "ribs" solder'd to outside to act as spacers for individual coils.It's been in the attic all these years.I'm now installing it on our compressor as part of overall moisture control.It'll be put right at outlet from tank.....in a vertical orientation.Slightly un-decided about whether to simply let it drain back into tank or run a Tee setup drain(leaning twds Tee).
From coil,the line(black iron in our case)then will go to fruitjar/regulator.We also have a very nicely done Franzinater expansion tank between comp head and tank.Even wrapped it with 1/4" copper tubing thats connected to shop water supply.When using compressor heavily....will go to shop sink and crack the cold water on.This gets enough flow through,that it really cools Franz chamber.I shot a 40% lower temp on the line btween head and tank with temp gun....before/after.
The new coil is long over due......just being lazy.But we've never really had moisture "problems".....as comp is in a climate controlled area.Good luck with your air-lines.Try to build in as much flexibilty in design as possible.IOWs....don't bury or hide lines or parts of system.Look at it like you may want to re-configure at some point......adding lines,refrig units,coils....that sort of stuff.BW
Rather than repost it all here, check out this link of how I installed my compressor using copper lines:
http://www.fordmuscleforums.com/other-articles/478041-air-compressor-installation-ideas.html
Thanks!
stonesfan68
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If your shop is plumbed with copper airlines, please post some pictures. I am getting ready to run pipe and would like some ideas. Thanks...
You might also consider using aluminum compressed air piping like Simplair or Infinity. It is way easier to install and is generally less costly then copper.
You might also consider using aluminum compressed air piping like Simplair or Infinity. It is way easier to install and is generally less costly then copper.
I checked out IR website and there is several versions of this. Which one is most appropriate to use for a home shop and where do you buy it?
ccm399
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I like the idea of the Aluminum! I didn't know IR had such a product when I plumbed my garage with copper. I will be looking into the IR stuff when I plumb the barn! Copper was easy enough to install but being able to reconfigure the system "on the fly" is very nice.
Chris
Chris
You might also consider using aluminum compressed air piping like Simplair or Infinity. It is way easier to install and is generally less costly then copper.
Have you installed this system (simplair)? If so about how much did it cost you, if you don't mind me asking. Thanks
stonesfan68
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You can buy SimplAir from the local Ingersoll-Rand distributor. I would recommend the "EPL" line. A 16-foot stick of 20mm (3/4") pipe should cost about $33. The fittings run about $8-15/each. The piping and fittings are a little bit more then copper, but the installation time is much faster, and the fittings don't leak!
Infinity piping is available from http://www.appliedsystemtech.com/, you'll have to call them and ask who the local distributor is for your area.
Infinity piping is available from http://www.appliedsystemtech.com/, you'll have to call them and ask who the local distributor is for your area.