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Subject: [Shop-talk] setting up compressed air lines
From: Gil.Fuqua at cci-ir.com (Gil Fuqua)
Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 13:13:37 +0000
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One of the recommendations from Tip is to make a complete loop of pipe around
your shop.  This has two advantages.  1) you get uniform pressure around the
whole loop, and 2) it allows you to tip one corner of the loop lower so that
all the moisture drains to that corner.

The long loop on one side also allows you to make two sides longer (ie - not
as critical) and to tilt the loop to fit snugly in the corner of the lower
side.

I have the black pipe installed in my shop according to the Tip plans and it
works great.  The moisture in the lines is greatly diminished.  The hot air of
the compressor condenses against the cooler temperature of the metal pipe.
The moisture then flows by gravity along the bottom of the pipe to the drains.
Be sure that all of your air outlets come out of the TOP of the pipe to
further minimize moisture in the lines.

Gil
Nashville

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