Water & Rust? I assume you will be using a "down leg" to a bleeder {water) and a filter for particles.
Ask the vendor for proof test data on the pipe, you'll be good to go Pete Pete -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > On Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 11:18 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I've seen copper used with good results. If it were to fail, it would > > split > and leak, no huge deal. > > > > PVC would likely burst and throw shrapnel. That would be most likely to > > happen > if it is struck, bent or sees an unusual stress. That would not be good as > there would most likely be folks there to be struck. > > > > Black Pipe is cheap. What's wrong with it? > > Rusts internally, then clogs your tools and ruins your paint, from > what I've read. > > I'm going to use high-pressure plastic for the shop air setup I'm > building. Have had very good customer service from a firm called U.S. > Plastics. I plan to just call them up and ask for their > recommendation, then buy all the pipe and fittings needed direct from > them. > > However, I don't plan to run any great lengths either, for which > copper might well prove to be significantly more cost-effective. The > compressor is in a soundproof box in between my painting/gluing area > and the rest of the shop, and all I really need is a fixed tee feeding > to each side of the wall, then can run hoses from there. > > Alex > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com