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16th March 2008, 04:08 PM #1
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Setting up air lines in your shed.
Greetings,
I'm setting up a permanent air supply line in my shed ( 18m x 7.5m ) and I'm tossing up between using PVC or rubber hose's. I intend to fix it to the top of my shed's walls going around roughly half my shed. I have heard that the PVC when exposed to sunlight can become brittle and if under pressure can litterally explode after too much exposure.
The upside of PVC is I think it would look heaps better and the fittings would be cheaper.
The rubber hose option is OK but I have a preference to the PVC just not sure if it's suitable.
I have a 15cfm good quality compressor and was thinking about using 20mm or less PVC, and dropping it down to about 6 supply points plus 1 feed point from the compressor.
What do you all think?
Sorry if I've posted in the wrong spot but didn't find what I thought to be a suitable location
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16th March 2008, 04:27 PM #2
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I would not use pvc unless it is the blue pvc designed specifically for high pressure air lines.Alternately use a high pressure poly water pipe and fittings I think it is class 6 or class 12.Robert
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16th March 2008, 04:33 PM #3
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16th March 2008, 04:55 PM #4
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One of my mates has a air distribution system done using recycled copper pipe. Now that looks shmick! - of course he only did it because he picked up half a skips worth of old pipe from a demolition site.
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16th March 2008, 05:04 PM #5
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I would just use hose.
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16th March 2008, 05:42 PM #6
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I wouldn't use pvc or hose
Id use 1/2" (15mm) gal pipe.That's what we used in workshops I've worked in .
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16th March 2008, 06:03 PM #7
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I have a retractable hose reel attached to the roof of my shed and one other quick connection for another hose if I need it. Both are connected via hose running along the purlins to the compressor (that generally lives under one of my benches) with condensation traps. All connections are simple click-ons so I can disconnect at any time.
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16th March 2008, 07:40 PM #8
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Originally Posted by Woodlee
Yes, but they are designed for lots of flow for lots of machines and people. For home its a lot of money for little benefit IMO
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16th March 2008, 08:59 PM #9
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Check out Maxair products designed for the task and it does it very well it is the best system I've ever used
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16th March 2008, 09:04 PM #10
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I use Maxair and have not had a problem with any components at all. PDF file link here. Originally Posted by China
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16th March 2008, 10:16 PM #11
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I used the normal air compressor hose to run lines in my workshop to various points. See here for details. Originally Posted by Woodlee
This hose has been in use for about 8 years now and was the simplest and cheapest option. I had a close look at it the other day and it shows no signs of deterioration at all.
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16th March 2008, 10:24 PM #12
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Thanks guy's.
I've heard stories of the PVC explosion. I'm going to look out for some of the blue pipe as suggested in the replies.
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16th March 2008, 11:55 PM #13
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This is good but.... I think it was Major Panic who had the same thing on a hinge & the casing let go... don't stand under it. Originally Posted by dai sensei
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17th March 2008, 12:48 AM #14
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17th March 2008, 01:22 AM #15
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At the end of the day your shed is smallish (18m x 7.5m) 15mm gal would be ideal... but the blue hose from bunnies or super cheap will last you for "years"
Blue hose rocks, and is cheap. Its all over my little shed
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