Compressor piping question

[Bob K]

In the very first photo you can also see my "Garage God" who watches over me on the shelf above the compressor.

For new “garage god” I nominate the one below the shelf and to the right.

Nice air layout. If I didn’t have a bunch of irons in the fire this month, I would be tempted to do a copy of that this afternoon.

Bob K

[MARTINSR]

Thanks Brian. That is very helpful. So even if i have just a 30 gallon, 1/2 pipe wouldn't be enough? I do agree now, and since its temporary, i'll run about 25' and a filter at the end. Now the hard part, have the wife approve. Thanks everybody

You're adding volume with the larger pipe! It's almost like enlarging the tank, you can't go wrong. Go price it out, this stuff is pretty cheap. I just plumbed my bathroom and used about six small pieces of brass pipe, now THAT stuff costs, holy crap.

Brian

[flyboyjuge]

Brian, did you use galvanized or black iron pipe? Totally makes sense, bigger pipe=more capacity

[MARTINSR]

Brian, did you use galvanized or black iron pipe? Totally makes sense, bigger pipe=more capacity

Galvanized, NEVER use black. Black is for gases and will rust with anything that could contain water, like compressed air.


Brian

[MARTINSR]

For new “garage god” I nominate the one below the shelf and to the right.

Nice air layout. If I didn’t have a bunch of irons in the fire this month, I would be tempted to do a copy of that this afternoon.

Bob K

When it comes to females, my "God" is my wonderful wife that encourages me to do the stuff I do and have my "Mans room" full of my toys and memories.

Brian

[flyboyjuge]

does it not flake off on the inside of the pipe? but if it did, i imagine the filter would catch it anyway...i would hope so anyway.

[MARTINSR]

does it not flake off on the inside of the pipe? but if it did, i imagine the filter would catch it anyway...i would hope so anyway.

Nope, and yes any filter would catch it. But black pipe WILL rust and is made for natural gas.

Brian

[flyboyjuge]

wow, i didnt even think to look at galvanized the other day. Isnt it cheaper than black?

[Kent]

I need something to set up in my pick up. I was going to get 50ft of 5/8" coiled copper tubing to hook up to my compressor and then put a dessicant dryer before my hose reel. I was just going to leave the tubing coiled and set it behind the compressor. No good for a mobile situation?

[BradNes1]

wow, i didnt even think to look at galvanized the other day. Isnt it cheaper than black?

Galvanized is definately the better route to go. It's a little more expensive than black iron but not much. I run a system that is VERY similar to Brian's and it has worked well for me.

[MARTINSR]

I need something to set up in my pick up. I was going to get 50ft of 5/8" coiled copper tubing to hook up to my compressor and then put a dessicant dryer before my hose reel. I was just going to leave the tubing coiled and set it behind the compressor. No good for a mobile situation?

What are you going to be doing out of your truck that has to be real nice? Are you painting?

Brian

[Kent]

Yes sir, I do mobile paint repair. I am kind of considering going with a turbine system but keeping a small compressor for the occasional air tool and blow gun. Any thoughts on the turbine systems?

[MARTINSR]

Yes sir, I do mobile paint repair. I am kind of considering going with a turbine system but keeping a small compressor for the occasional air tool and blow gun. Any thoughts on the turbine systems?

I know absolutely nothing about them, but you are in luck Len has used them and knows a lot drop him a note. Or better yet post a new thread so we can all learn.

Brian

[tech69]

Here it is going over the garage door and down to the outlet and water trap.


Here is a close up of the last leg along with the water trap and outlet. You will also see another ball valve at the end to drain it.


Brian

I see who's wearing the pants in your family! Nice! I was searching around for a set up for a small shop and these photos are helpful. Should there be a three stage filter system at the end for paint??? you garage god you!!!

[Len]

I see who's wearing the pants in your family! Nice! I was searching around for a set up for a small shop and these photos are helpful. Should there be a three stage filter system at the end for paint??? you garage god you!!!

If you have a good size compressor that isn't overworked and you pipe your air properly you can usually get away without a three stage filter.