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There is also schedule 80 pvc pipe available. It is quite a bit thicker and has a higher pressure rating. This is available at most plumbing supply dealers. Schedule 80 pvc is a dark gray color. This would be a great choice for higher pressure applications.
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Thanks Mike, I really like the idea of the PVC, but the horror stories on the net are scary. I will keep looking. The ease of PVC is alluring.
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I put a aluminum kit in my repair shop 4 years ago with snap together fittings, it was realy slick.. Don,t remember the name but I am sure you could google and find out. Tom
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http://www.eastwood.com/3-4-inch-pro...-line-kit.html
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I thought I would post again about a lesson I learned today. I had to send my air dryer in to have it fixed from when it was damaged by the tornado. I guess for some dumb reason we used galvanised pipe from the compressor to the dryer and then black pipe in the rest of the shop. Well the galvanised coating has come off all of the inside of the pipe and is now inside the dryer and filters. No idea what its going to cost or how I ended up with galv pipe there but they called me to tell me not to do it again. They said if it was not for the dryer and filter all that crap would have been inside my tools making the snap on man happy for the rebuilding business. Just thought I would share and maybe save someone a headache and money
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I used Synflex (sp?) , they used it on transport trucks for air brake lines...was user friendly
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/show...ht=monteman454
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Shop line pressure is 150#. I would never take a chance on schedule 40 using over 90 # My own shop is piped in galvanized pipe and I've had no issues with rust,but I have several drop legs in the system with drains on them to eliminate condensation in the system.
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Ok had to jump in on this one, Frank is right , the people in N.C that does the Prevost stuff is We Got Lifts, Google them, they did my Lift, Air Compressor That is realy Quiet and all my air line are Alum piping, very nice for sure, trust me i cost alot more than PVC. i think it was $11.00 a ft installed,i think the pipe alone is $50.00 a stick,than ya have to buy the coupler and fittings.exp.but nice. Prevost it very nice stuff. Brian
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