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Re: the annual "compressor lines" question.

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Subject: Re: the annual "compressor lines" question.
From: Don Malling <dmallin@attglobal.net>
Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 15:57:00 -0400
Drew Rogge wrote:

> 
> Sorry if this is a repeat message but I think I sent my previous
> response directly to Mike instead of the group. So any way....
> 
> For those using copper, what schedule pipe did you use? Just regular
> old copper water pipe from a big box store or something stronger?
> I'm probably showing my ignorance here but 175 lbs pressure seems
> pretty high to me.
> 
> Drew
> 

I would wonder about the pressure too. I'm sure the copper holds, but I wonder 
if it streches, 
making cutting into the lines and adding new fittings not so simple as it 
sounds.

Any time you would cut into the iron pipe, I guess you have to add a union to 
put it back together?

Don Malling






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