I used 1/2 dot truck air brake line because I had a spool of it and a whole bunch of swivel type push lock fittings. Is basically the same system the OP shows but not in a kit. Was super easy to run and add on as you want. It's been installed for about 10yrs and have not had a problem nor a leak the system doesn't bleed down either good stuff in my opinion.
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Compressed air distribution in your shop?
- Thread starter Janderso
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Pex would be a good choice, and you can get everything locally. But the tubing and plastic fittings I got from McMaster were even cheaper. I was out fixing my compressor a few minutes ago (turned out to be a broken wire going to the capacitor), so I snapped this picture of my distribution points:
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I was wondering about that. Seems like it would have the ease of pvc without the hazards. Worked great for my bathroom and RV remodels.
john
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Shark bite fittings are very cool but expensive.
I bought a crimper and used the stainless clamps with brass fittings, I save the shark bite fittings for where I can't get the crimper in place.
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I opted for the shark bite fittings because for the amount of joints and transitions I planned, it was cheaper than buying the crimping tool and bands. Nice thing about the shark bite fittings, they can be disconnected and changed to allow for more lines. Once I had my shop plumbed the way I wanted, I had some leftover pex. It was enough to run a line all the way to the front of my shop and to the outside for tire inflator. All I had to do to make this happen was to replace an elbow with a Tee.
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The RapidAir end points / connectors are quite pricey! What have you guys done to terminate the ends of your RapidAir / PEX pipes with quick connect "reciprocals"?
I like FanMans approach for overhead connections. What about wall mounted connections?
I was thinking about Drop Ear "Shower head" elbows for wall mounts?
Maybe have one of these mounted so the copper pipe comes out horizontally into a copper T with a condensation drain valve on the bottom of the T? The top of the T would go to the supply line.
I like FanMans approach for overhead connections. What about wall mounted connections?
I was thinking about Drop Ear "Shower head" elbows for wall mounts?
Maybe have one of these mounted so the copper pipe comes out horizontally into a copper T with a condensation drain valve on the bottom of the T? The top of the T would go to the supply line.
