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I used 3/4 copper, just added a 1/2 line over to a new to me blast cabinet today.
Greg
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I used the same system (fast pipe) in our cleanroom at work. We’re running compressed nitrogen, so I was a little worried about the fittings leaking (and wasting a tank over the weekend if someone forgot to close the valve), but haven’t had any problems since it was installed 3 years ago.I used the rapid air "fast pipe" when I built the shop. It went in quick and has performed great for the past 3.5 years. The fast pipe I used came in 19' lengths and uses teflon fittings. The fast pipe is powder coated (blue) 1" extruded aluminum rated around 200psi. Mark (mksj) used the rapid air system to plumb air in his shop and likes it. If you use the rapid air, you'll need to pre straighten the coil if you want a clean install. I would also order extra wall clamps as it has a tendency to sag a little on long runs. They sell a straightening roller but I've seen guys push it through a section of conduit that works well.
Heres some pictures of the fast pipe system if your curious what it looks like.
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Has anyone installed one of these systems in their shop? Pro's Con's?
It's on my radar and I'm thinking of installing one. Can't decide if I want to go with 3/8 or 1/2 air lines. The 3/4 is way too big for my needs.
What started this, is, needing some 1/4" tubing to connect up a couple of misters I bought. The more I looked for fittings to run the tubing from my compressor to make this work, bam! I stumbled across 3/8 air line fittings/system along with 1/2 system stuff, too.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0015A11U2/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=IF9UWCJEZQWT2&colid=2N1PWR8VSYL3O&psc=0
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01H633...liid=I2JM0000LIJDWQ&colid=2N1PWR8VSYL3O&psc=0
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073YD8K1M/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1PBMJ1G7Q8YBZ&colid=2N1PWR8VSYL3O&psc=1
I've also looked at several Youtube videos, too. Too many to list here.
Don't forget the moisture traps, and effective ones require a bit of thought. Also note that plastic does not conduct heat as well as metal does, so more moisture gets to the outlets. Probably not a deal killer, but something to keep in mind.