I just got a new single phase 220v, 7 hp 2 stage 80 gallon compressor.
I'm going to use 1/2" steel pipe. I have heard and been told many times
over not to use PVC for air. Don't know why, but I'm not going to buck
years of experience.
Mike
Peter Ficklin wrote:
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> Lister,
> I need some advice from those who've had experience with running PVC
> pipes for air in their shops, etc. I am upgrading a compressor at work
> (5 HP, 220v 3 phase, 175 psi, 80 gal), and I am considering using 3/4 or
> 1" PVC schedule 40 for the air delivery. There will be a regulator at
> the tank to hold pressures in the lines down to under 100. Most of the
> time when using it, the pipes will have about 50-60 psi in them.
> Maximum length of the run is about 60 to 70 feet. I think the PVC is
> rated around 500 or so... anybody have any good/bad experiences in
> these areas??
>
> TIA
> Peter Ficklin
> '63 & '68 Spits
> Fresno, CA
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