Throwing this out there. . .

[NUTTSGT]

I'm not here to start an argument or debate over what's better than the other, cheaper what last longer or what's easier to put up. I'm just throwing this out for the public record.. . . . no more PVC airlines in my shop.


It's gone, all of it is down and cut up.

Those of you that have been following my refurb thread already know this but I finished taking all of it out a short time ago.

 

[bdamico]

Not knowing any of the background to why it would be an argument or debate, but can I buy that from you? I've been wanting to run lines to my compressor for a while.

 

[LutzTD]

cool, any pics of the new install?

 

[NUTTSGT]

cool, any pics of the new install?

Still working on it. I'll have a few in my refurb thread once I take some as progess happens.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Not knowing any of the background to why it would be an argument or debate, but can I buy that from you? I've been wanting to run lines to my compressor for a while.

Airlines and wall covering are the biggest and most debated topics here.

 

[jlckmj]

NUTTSGT
When I move my compressor to my new shop, I am going to tear my old PVC system out. Just curious, could you tell the pipe had gotten hard or brittle?

How long was it in your shop?

Jim

 

[NUTTSGT]

NUTTSGT
When I move my compressor to my new shop, I am going to tear my old PVC system out. Just curious, could you tell the pipe had gotten hard or brittle?

How long was it in your shop?

Jim

We've been here 12 1/2 years, so I've had the compressor probably 10 years, give or take a year. It leaked a few times at joints which I had to cut apart and replace. I also knew I had a small leak (discolored PVC) at a 90 fitting that I never fixed and I found another as I tore it out. I've covered/gotten rid of all the windows so there was virtually no UV (sunlight) hitting it and I only pressurized the system when I was using it.

I couldn't tell if it was brittle or had gotten hard. I just knew it was time for it to go.

 

[skyking]

I replaced my pvc with rubber hose.

 

[jhelrey]

I'll take all of those PVC lines for my air system in my garage...

 

[Cemoto]

I used black pipe to help eliminate moisture.

TP Tools has a nice .pdf diagram to go by.

http://www.tptools.com/StaticText/airline-piping-diagram.pdf

Regards,

.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I'll take all of those PVC lines for my air system in my garage...

I'll Fedex them too you but you're going to need a boat load of couplings.

 

[purplezr2]

We've been here 12 1/2 years, so I've had the compressor probably 10 years, give or take a year. It leaked a few times at joints which I had to cut apart and replace. I also knew I had a small leak (discolored PVC) at a 90 fitting that I never fixed and I found another as I tore it out. I've covered/gotten rid of all the windows so there was virtually no UV (sunlight) hitting it and I only pressurized the system when I was using it.

I couldn't tell if it was brittle or had gotten hard. I just knew it was time for it to go.

Did you install the system? I have glued miles of this stuff together with no leaks(all high pressure buried were a pinhole leaks will show up quick). I find it interesting that you had leaks .

 

[NUTTSGT]

Did you install the system? I have glued miles of this stuff together with no leaks(all high pressure buried were a pinhole leaks will show up quick). I find it interesting that you had leaks .

Yes, I put it together.

EDIT: I went out, found the pieces in question and snapped a picture.

Notice the "V" pattern.

 

[greaneto]

Not knowing any of the background to why it would be an argument or debate

 

[Charles (in GA)]

For anyone who missed the party, here are a selection of links about PVC pipe and air plumbing.

Charles

http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=INTERPRETATIONS&p_id=20202

http://www.osha.gov/dts/hib/hib_data/hib19880520.html

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3930

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60109

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34762

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=134536

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=141899

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64049

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=110639

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69986

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=128699

 

[Strouty]

Glad you got rid of the pipe bomb on the wall. I am still not sure if I am going with copper or black iron. It ***** using a rubber hose, I get sooo much moisture since it doesn't have a good chance to condense.

 

[Norcal]

While I am in the anti PVC airline crowd, the pics show the value of using primer on PVC, since there does not seem to be any signs of primer being used.

 

[softailgarage]

Cant believe it, I thought you were smarter than that. BUT HEY... now that the **** is gone, I suggest Copper. Easy to work with, looks good, but it's $$$$. If you go with black iron, I believe you can get it sealed or painted inside the pipe.

 

[dirttracker18]

I replaced my pvc with rubber hose.

Phew thank god you got rid of that dangerous PVC

 

[NUTTSGT]

Not sure if you tried to quote bdamico or not, and not sure if you simply don't know, or what, but try reading all of the links below, and get back with us if you still don't know.....................

Charles, that poster is a spammer, you might want to edit your post to delete your quote of him.

 

[NUTTSGT]

While I am in the anti PVC airline crowd, the pics show the value of using primer on PVC, since there does not seem to be any signs of primer being used.

I used primer when I did it, just not purple primer that is generally used now.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Cant believe it, I thought you were smarter than that. BUT HEY... now that the **** is gone, I suggest Copper. Easy to work with, looks good, but it's $$$$. If you go with black iron, I believe you can get it sealed or painted inside the pipe.

I've confessed before about it. I did it before I was a member of GJ, before I knew more information about it and when several people around here were doing the same thing. Honestly, I was ignorant on the subject.

 

[BDT/NWMN]

If some of those pipes are still about 3' in length, they could be bundled together and used to store threaded rod, dowels, etc.. Shorter pieces could be used for files and drill bits.. Glue a cluster of them to a small board for a redneck pencil holder. Cap the ends, leaving one end loose, and they can be used in a tool box to protect taps..

 

[MP&C]

Throw it up on the classifieds as a shop air line "kit"

 

[NUTTSGT]

If some of those pipes are still about 3' in length, they could be bundled together and used to store threaded rod, dowels, etc.. Shorter pieces could be used for files and drill bits.. Glue a cluster of them to a small board for a redneck pencil holder. Cap the ends, leaving one end loose, and they can be used in a tool box to protect taps..

Thanks but I think I just want this stuff gone and be done with it.

Throw it up on the classifieds as a shop air line "kit"

If I accepted Visa/MC, I'm sure somebody would buy it.

 

[James E]

Whew, you dodged a bullet. I have learned from my two years on GJ that using PVC for compressed air is like having a hungry, rabid and ***** honey-badger trapped in your pants. You may be safe for a few minutes, but eventually, you WILL die.

Got any pics of the new stuff?

 

[NUTTSGT]

Whew, you dodged a bullet. I have learned from my two years on GJ that using PVC for compressed air is like having a hungry, rabid and ***** honey-badger trapped in your pants. You may be safe for a few minutes, but eventually, you WILL die. LOL.

Got any pics of the new stuff?

Still working on it.

 

[bcradio]

Airlines and wall covering are the biggest and most debated topics here.

What's debated about wall coverings? Like what posters to hang?

 

[NUTTSGT]

What's debated about wall coverings? Like what posters to hang?

Plywood/OSB/drywall/metal siding. . .. . . .

 

[bcradio]

Plywood/OSB/drywall/metal siding. . .. . . .

Haha, I didn't realize that would be a big deal to anyone.