Compressor Has Plumbing Issue

Compressor Install.  Can braided steel 200psi hot water hose be used to connect my 60 gal, 5 hp (175 psi) compressor to my black iron system?

Other than IR's start-up kit,...

3/8" NPT couplings to 3/8" rubber air hose  Hi I recently purchased a sandblasting cabinet and pressure pot. After setting it all up and plumbing in all my air lines I attempted to sandblast an axle....

Downside to too short a discharge hose?  Is there any downside to making the discharge hose very short? I mean about 8 inches total.
I'm combining parts from two compressors and the outlet ends ...

Manifolding 2 air compressors  I have 2 industrial air compressors. Both are 220v 3 phase with one being a 7 hp, the other a 5 hp. I am wanting one compressor to be the primary while ...

compressor to tank valve - where does the line go  i habe a PA italian valve i want to put into the air line that comes from the compressor and goes to the tank, it it adjustable.on the bottom of the valve ...

Portable compressor and extra tank plumbing - parallel or series  Just purchased a name brand twin tank wheelbarrow compressor with 11.8CFM at 90PSI and 9 Gal tanks.

I want to run 3/4 inch Impact ratchet rated at 6....

Pluming shop  I just bought my compressor 80 gallon 5hp 18cfm and I have questions on pluming it in my shop Im going to run a piece of steel braided from the compressor ...

Using CPVC or PEX pipe for compressed air.  I am nearly to the point where I will have time to run pipes to carry my compressed air round to all parts of my home shop. I had planned to use rigid ...

Bostitch 6 gallon, 2 hp. won't build pressure  Hello,
I have the little Bostich nailer pancake model. It rattled off the bench and broke the connection between the head and the dicharge tube. I ordered ...

Plumbing my new 8 HP Honda driven compressor  I have a new 8 HP Honda driven 19 CFM air compressor that will be mounted at the front end of my f350 Ford truck bed, which will service two 15 gallon ...

Identifying (and replacing) a part from an Air Pro II  I believe the part I am looking for is the valve, but I am uncertain.

My Air Pro II, 4 HP, 30 gallon compressor is for general work, and I received ...

Air Line Sizing with Respect to Air Outlet Size on the Compressor  Hi,
I have a question relating to air-line / plumbing. In the air-lines page I read the quotes about small air lines causing turbulence and pressure ...

Can build pressure in tank but not out the hose  checked regulator and know i dont know
craftsman 4hp, 25gallon,

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Kyle, if your air tank has pressure in it,...

What is an air receiver service valve?  I don't know a thing about air compressors. I just bought a new one. Instructions say, " Before initial start-up, open the air receiver service valve".

Is ...

How to draw a circut useing double acting cylinder conncting with push button  double acting cylinder
push button valves 3/2
5/2 valve

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Hi Alameer. That's part of my "bag of tricks" that ...

I have two compressor of 9.3cubic meter per min and I want to make air storage tank for them. Giude me that how I size an air reciever tank.  I have two compressor of 9.3cubic meter per min and I want to make air storage tank for them.

Giude me that how I size an air reciever tank.
Two compressor ...

Compressor Vertical Receiver Positioning  We currently installed a 10hp Reciprocating Type Air Compressor at a very narrow area. The design is that after the compression, the air will go to the ...

Air lines freeze up  i work in an automated feedmill and the air compressor that opens and closes my scale gates is located in a warehouse about 60 feet away from my mixing ...

Can you galvanise only internal surfaces of a pipe  Is there a process and which company does it?



Bill says...

Hi Peter. Not quite sure what this question has to do with a compressed air website?...

Portable compressor freezing lines up  We are having problems with our compressed air frezzing in our tools for pumping insulation, we have a 106cfm at 7 bar compressor running in a truck body,...

Plumbing double action pneumatic cylinders  I am looking to attach 6 individual double action cylinders to drawers in a cabinet. the drawer width will be approx 36" and the height will be 7 "...the ...

air fitting conection  I bought a 1/4 inch (F)NPT, and when I went to connect my hose the fitting on the house would not mate all the way.

I heard that there is a long and ...

Compressed air pipe selection  I have looked everywhere and I have been told that schedule 80 pvc pipoe should not be used. Why not? I intend to repipe my home garage soon and would ...

Air Tool Quick Coupler Types - Military   Until recently, I worked as a contractor for the military. In all of our shops, the air outlets accepted a particular type of coupler which I've never ...

Air delivery system.  As ABS is approved for air delivery systems I am thinking of building a system per the attached drawing.
The alternative is 3/4" copper. I am aware that ...

Galvanized Pipe  How does galvanized pipe rank for compressed air plumbing?

I am currently using PVC (I know I know, not recommended) and I want to upgrade, however ...

Plumbing a compressed air line question  Is there any benefit when plumbing in a copper line for the compressor-to run it on the ceiling of the shop or would it be better to drop down (6"-12") from ...

Attaching a tank to a small diaphragm air brush compressor  I currently own a small 1/5 hp diaphragm type, tank-less air brush compressor. It works ok, but I really want the smooth supply of a tank. I just ordered ...

What is 'Cracking pressure'?  Looking at check valves, I see specification such as this:

Cracking pressure 4 PSI

What is cracking pressure and in this example what does a ...

Location of dessicant dryer  I have a system that already has a refrigerant dryer (expected output 39 deg F Dewpoint Temp).

There is a new piece of equipment that requires super ...

Pipe size for plumbing over a distance.  I have two buildings that are about 300 Feet apart. I am trying to figure out what size pipe, and compressor would be needed to span this distance. Or ...

Air-Comp Installation  Hello
We have a 13 bar air compressor and want to install it for our workshop.
What should I do first?And what about its piping?
Waiting your good guides
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Plumbing Multiple Compressors together  I have one 15hp IR screw compressor located outside my shop that I bought new about 5 years ago and it's run my entire shop great until now. I'm getting ...

wolf compessor - what is the bit called  what is the bit called where it cames out of the tank at 90 degreese and let you push your appliance on to it. it also holds the preasure gauges and kill ...

connecting airlines - osha rule   is there an osha rule that states how the plant air has to be connected,whether it is crimped on or can you hose clamp with hose barb

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Replaced Regulator - leaks  I replaced the regulator on my Kobalt 5.5 Gallong air compressor. the knob that tightens to raise the pressure broke and I had to replace the entire unit ...

Blasting with a 2nd line to an outside blaster   I have a top-notch air compressor and use it with a 2x5' beed cabinet. We want to run a line outside so I can blast using soda/sand for frame blasting....

adding an extra air tank  i have a reciprocating air compressor (1/4 hp ,pressure of 9kg and has a 9gallons air capacity)

Just wondering i want to add a extra air tank in it,...

plumbing air lines - any height issues  when running black pipe is there a minimum or max height to mount the piping? i do not need or want to go right up to the crane rails int he shop.

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conversion kit - converting a Freon tank  Many years ago I purchased a kit for converting a Freon tank to an emergency storage tank for tire air. It contained a fitting for filling, one for filling ...

Level of compressor noise - how to resolve   I have ABAC 3HP 50 litre tank air compressor. The level of noise is pretty high.

Could you please advice how insulate compressor to reduce level of ...

Pluming ! - I plumed my shop using 1/2 inch galvanized pipes  Hi,
I plumed my shop using 1/2 inch galvanized pipes for air distribution from my 80 gallon Husky 7.5 HP.

And i was told not to use Teflon tape but ...

Compressor lets all air out at once?  My compressor builds up air and holds it in the tank. When I hook up a tool or air chuch all the pressure comes out of the tank at once. What is going ...

means the 3/8" hose  hose is 3/8" what meand the 3/8"

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Rahul, please read the pages on this site to do with air hose and air tube, all ...

Air Hose Size  What size air hose do I need for different tools ? Like framing nailer, finish nailer etc. Can I use the 3/8 ID or the 1/4 ID ? Can on size be used for ...

what is the best piping system design layout for two rotary compressors   i have to install 2,rotary compressors with a wet reciever,a dry reciever and a dryer.i am wondering what is the preferred piping system layout for an ...

Compressor Connector to coupler?  Hiya,

I'm following up on my question about the Porter Cable Pancake Compressor. The Quick Connect tank outlets have a 1/4" (6.4 mm industrial) pipe ...

setting up a 2 compressor system  I have 2 similar compressors , i want to have them set up so when the primary gets behind and can't keep up with demand the other one comes on and helps ...

Compressor line hook up.- In order, what goes 1st and then second coming out of the tank?  I have a 60 gal compressor and want to know on the outlet of the tank. In order, what goes 1st and then second coming out of the tank? I only have an inline ...

Adding compressor   I have a 50 compressor in my air system.
I need to increase capacity.
I am thinking to add another 50 hp compressor.

How would the new compressor ...

my manifold needs to connect to the pressure switch assembly...  broken manifold on a pancake air compressor. otherwise works fine. my manifold needs to connect to the pressure switch assembly. seems like that beginning ...

plumbing regulators that fit on a 3/8 female connector...  We have a system set up at the shop already. I don't want to redo a fitting. Are there regulators that fit on a 3/8 female connector to drop the pressure ...

Replacement of 12mm copper discharge line  Is it possible to buy a flexible stainless steel braided discharge hose for my 12mm copper tube discharge on my current compressor. I'm always having ...

Check valves installed ?  We have 4 air compressors in our shop, all are piped into one system. My question is should they have check valves installed to prevent one unit from pressuring ...

Higher Temperature  The environment sometimes reaches +140F and we have polyethylene tubing failures. Is Nylon a better choice for us for compressed air at 95 psi ?

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air line under ground  I want to run an air line from my shop 100 ft+ under ground out to a shed. I was wondering if I can use some kind of flexable hose that would cost less ...

Oil Contamination from Black Iron Pipe in Compressed Air Systems  We have three oil-free compressors for a production system, with one used as a primary (Atlas Copco ZR315VSD) and the other two (Atlas Copco ZR110 and ...

I broke the part that the gauges and regulator screw into, what is that piece called?  I am trying to order a part for my pancake compressor. I broke the t shaped piece that the regulator and gauges screw into. I got a used one and it broke ...

CFM needed for sand blasting   I purchased a Snap-On Pressurized sand blaster, Model Y441 pressurized tank @ 80 psi. It has a 1 inch delivery hose coming out of the tank. I have hooked ...

air leak from pipe clamp  Hya - Fantastic site!!
I had a leak problem in a new air pipe which I returned for a replacement which sadly had the same problem.The air escape is from ...

question about mixing Copper and Black Iron or Galvanized Iron.  I am putting in an air compressor and lines in my basement garage and shop. I am using copper for most of the lines and drops. At the compressor air ...

Campbell Hausfeld - recently it blowed (created a hole)in the unloader tube near   I have a CH model wl611102aj, had for many years, recently it blowed (created a hole)in the unloader tube near the nipple where it attaches at the unloader ...

Converting an electric motor driven compressor to an engine driven one  OK, I have a small air compressor whose pump has "died". I'm fitting a 15cfm triple pump to the receiver which is to be driven by a 5hp petrol engine. What ...

Air hose connections to a compressor.  I bought a 1.5 gal compressor from Sears and want to connect a longer (non-spiral) hose to it. First of all do interconnect hoses normally have female ...

drain valve won't reseal after opening  Drained tank like I was supposed to, reinstalled nut. Now air flows out of it freely.

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Carl, does the air flow ...

Flow Capacity  I hear a lot of guys running 1" or bigger piping throughout their garages for air supply from the compressor. However, most non-industrial filters, regulators,...

compressor discharge plumbing - which way is best...  should the plumbing for a 150 hp screw compressor be from the air compressor to the air drier to the air receiver tank to the compressed air user or should ...

plumbing for Lincoln model #9101 unloader valve on two stage compressor.   I have a Lincoln model #9101 two stage compressor that has what I think is an unloader valve on the side of the compressor. There are three fitting that ...

what are the safety in the air compressor and the air receiver  WHAT are the safety in the air compressor and the air receiver

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The pressure switch controls the on and off of the ...

can i solder my copper lines on my air compesser  can i solder my copper lines on my air compesser

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Sure, if they are copper. One of the nicest installations I've ever seen ...

plumbing pipe size  Are you supposed to step the size of the pipe down from the compressor to the drop downs. I have a shop with about 200ft of main air supply and 6 10ft ...

No air out of the air line hose....  I noticed one thing you didn't mention concerning no air flow from the hose on an air compressor. There could be frozen water in the hose if it is in ...

Issue with pressure at attachment - restricted flow for some time  I have a craftsman oiless air compressor.

All tools that I attach have low pressure to start. After I hold the attachment wide open for about 10 seconds,...

no air out of air hose through valve on airbrush compressor  i have air coming from my compressor when hose is attached, but when i connect hose to valve body no air comes through, this is even before i connect to ...

airbrush compressor - no air  i have air coming from my compressor when hose is attached, but when i connect hose to valve body no air comes through, this is even before i connect to ...

Air Compressor Model GA 250 of Atlas Copco - check valve needed?  Do we need to install a non return valve on the outlet from the compressor?

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I won't argue with whatever Atlas ...

air compressor quick couplers - what type to get  My local Home Depot has three clases of couplers: Industrial, automotive and universal. They are color coded with different colored tape. What are the ...

Will I get enough air to supply my 1" impact gun?  I have a big 13hp 30gl air compressor that supply 175psi through a 3/4" outlet. I reduced the outlet to 3/8 to supply my 3/8 air hose reel. The ingersoll ...

air compressure regulators/filters  Hello, Can you help me please, i had an older husky 60 gallon tank compressor got to much water out of the line, and it wouldnt keep up with my da, and ...

Compressed Air Sizing  Hello,

I am currently sizing a Compressed Air Network (Compressor CFM, HP, and Line Sizing) for a plant which has air service stations and pumps that ...

My Hitachi EC89 builds pressure in tank, but not at hose.   The pressure builds perfectly in the tank but it wont pressurize the hose unless you wiggle the nipple in the quick coupler. I bought it to run a Bostitch ...

Does air compressor system for air instrument need spillback line?  when the pressure of the air instrument system is achieved the setting target (i.e 7 bar), unloader valve will work. the result is dischard flow is much ...

pressure switch hose   where does the little hose from pressure go?

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I would be delighted to try and help you, but I don't know what hose and ...

Shut down procedure for nail gun compressor?  I have a new nail gun compressor. My question is - when I'm finished using the nail gun for the day, do I release the air in the tank or leave for the ...

Connecting air pump to air tank.  Is there an adapter to connect my air compressor to an air tank with a car tire valve connector? I have a tire filling connector but I have to continuously ...

Rol-Air hasn't got hose connectors  I just bought a new 20 gal. compressor from Rol-Air and there are no connections for air hoses. Do you have a diagram sheet that will show me how to add ...

air leak location  how to find air leak

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Hmmmm? An air leak in what? An air mattress, a car tire...?

Friend, you want to give ...

re: install an extra air tank?  I am planning to buy an extra air tank but I'm not sure about the connection.
Is it in series or parallel, and what would be the difference between series ...

Connecting 2 compressors to get combined pressure and volume.  In order to achieve the desired pressure and volume for our pneumatic equipment, I need to inter-connect 2 compressors.

I need advice on how to go ...

New motor on a old compressor  I have a old compressor that the motor went out on and I want to replace it.

It is a 1/2 hp 1750 rpm 1 stage it has a large tank I think its around ...

plumbing shop air  when plumbing the main supply is it a good idea to make a complete loop to keep air flow even all the way around the system? Then make your drops off from ...

eagle river6 gal ~I ahve a brand new air compresssor and cannot get it to work and take air.   Turn it on and air blows out bottom of tank from some part it has no plug or valve on it justa nut and hole. What is this and how can I get my compressor ...

Can you use pvc to plumb air lines?  can you use pvc to plumb air compressors

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Hi Bill. I have written about this subject extensively on this website....

How to fill a 7gal Camp/Hau air tank?  When I open valve to fill, air rushes out of inflating end - when I attach hose of compressor the air is still escaping from inflating end but very very ...

Grizzly Compressor ~ What is the band or model of the compressor shown on your "Tank Check Valve" page?  I am trying to find a replacement check valve for a Grizzly compressor and have had no luck. Grizzly no longer has the part. It is the same valve that ...

what is a real true air quick coupler?  i work on an oil drilling rig and we have lots of air available to us. my boss keeps buying these quick couplers without any stop valves in the female ...

Garage Air Lines, Secondary Receiver, and Combining Compressors.  First, yes I am a d-i-y'er and new to the understanding of compressed air. At home I have a working older Craftsman 110v/5hp oilfree 20-gal compressor ...

Radiator clamps used on air line connectors  Per osha and ansi can you use radiator clamps to hold your air hose connectors when installing new connectors.

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useing compressed air to clear water pipes  It was suggested to me that I use compressed air to help clear a hot water pipe to my bathroom sink. How do I go about doing this, and is it safe?

Ted ...

Should teflon tape or putty be used when connecting brass air hose fittings together?  Should teflon tape or some type of putty be used when connecting brass air hose fittings together to prevent air leaking?

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If we use 3 machines then Air compressor air get divided?  We have one production line which uses compressed air of 7HP. We use 10HP 300 Ltrs air compressor? but i want to ask whether the compressed air is getting ...

campbell hausfeld replacement of pressurer switch  how to disconnect small air line from pressure switch

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The small (often copper) air line that terminates ...

can't find in-line check valve for 3z328 (double-male connections).  Old speedaire compressor 3Z328 has bad in-line check valve. New parts are double female, my check valve is 1/2" double male.

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What is the best way to setup a compressor system with what I have?  I have a compressor set up on a motor set drive system, and a seperate 200 gallon air tank.

My air compressor is a 2 stage compressor. I want to ...

compressors water release valve wont shut  my father recently gave me his sears craftsman 25 gal 5Hp air compressor. i used it a fiew times and it worked great, i opened the valve on the bottom ...

can a two stage compressor be converted to a dual cylinder compressor and will it work correctly?  I have a dual stage air compressor that i would like to convert over to a two cyllinder comprssor. What would I have to do to make it work coreectly? How ...

Is it possible to have one condensate tank for 4 series water and oil filters?  from the discharge of compressor the 1st filter is cyclonic,2nd & 3rd are 30 micron filters and the 4th is a cyclonic filter.

After the filters compressed ...

How do you hook up a Speedaire 4GNN1 auto drain-w/float?  I don't have any instructions, and want to hook up a Speedaire 4GNN1 auto drain w-float, to my 60 gallon air compressor, at the bottom drain.
Its not ...

Constant running then bleeding  I have a pit bull air compressor. It has 2 two gallon tanks, 2.5 hp motor, 7.5 cfm and the model number is TD-2516T. It had been sitting in my dads barn ...

Plumbing a new air electric compressor  I have an old electric compressor that threw a rod and i bought a new compressor for it. Problem is that new compressor has only one line coming off the ...

System relief valve lifts upon start up   A relief valve is installed in the piping system and has been checked for proper setting and operation, every thing fine there.

However, it lifts upon ...

Why use the lubricator in frl  Use of lubricator in compressed air

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Why indeed, Pradeep verma?

Read the pages about the FRL's and Lubricators ...

How to open tank drain valve on a Sears craftsman model 919.153310  How to open water release valve on bottom of tank

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Christy, many of the tank drain valves have a "knurled"...

Air compressor motor is overloaded when running together with another same air compressor on one air line   Two air compressors (Sullair 5500) are connected together on one air line to feed pressure 120 psi.

Notice that there is no check valve on the line ...

What are the precautions to connect 2 air compressors together on same air line?  Compressor Model: Sulair 5500
Air pressure : 120 psi

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Hi Abdo.

First off, though it was a nice photo, I didn'...

Does the dew point curve on the psychometric chart apply to compressed air?  I have a screw type air compressor system that is having moisture problems with condensate dropping out in the particulate filters just upstream of the ...

Water in air supply line  how to remove water in air supply line. 240 volt service station style single stage air compressor is located in my well house about 150 feet from the ...

Not getting enough air pressure  Hi i'm new to compressors I have a 42 gallon tank and a 2horse motor it was given to me from a friend it was made from a 2 horse mastercraft compressure ...

Need help ~ no air in paint sprayer  I have a 2 horse motor on a 40 gallon tank and it builds up pressure 115psi on tank and regulator but cant get my paint gun to spray

not sure what ...

Second head ~ one isn't good enough!  I would like to instal a second head to my shop compressor and would like to know how to do this exactly

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Homemade compresser yank  Two horse motor from mastercraft and all the goodies from the compressor want to add the flotec tanks and put it all together need to get info on the ...

Intercooler in air compressor  what is the advantage of using Inter-cooler in the multistage air compressors? How it improves the overall efficiency of the compressor? Please explain ...

How do I know that I have or don't have a non-relieving air coupler?  My manual states that I should not use a non-relieving air coupler on my nailer. I bought a set of 5 couplers and fittings for my snap-on nailer. How ...

Compressor setup 101  I have a new 80 Gal, 5hp, 3 cylinder (piston style) compressor. I have been using it for some tools and blaster, no real problems, some water in the line ...

check vavle  Does my compressor need a check valve? I am building an air compressor. I have an old tank that I refurbished, with a new compressor (two stage) and motor....

How to conect a high speed hand piece to the compressor?  hello i want to know how to conect a high speed hand piece to the compressorm i want to see a diagram from the compressor to the hand piece thank u very ...

I would like to know how to calculat a minor diamater at top and bottom of a 1/4" NPT thread?  We Have a fitting that we make that we were unable to use a tap on so we had to turn threads but we could not figure ou a minor diamater to turn I.D. to....

Plumbing air lines; materials & sizes  I'm installing an IR fixed compressor in my shop. It's a 5HP 2 stage unit rated at 15.8 CFM at 902 PSI and 175 PSI max. pressure. I'm planning about ...

SIZING COMPRESSED AIR LINES  Hello (sorry didn't get your name) I am an MEP (Mechanical,Electrical,Plumbing for the building construction industry) engineer/designer here in Rochester ...

Compressed air pipe material ~ use galvanized?  First, Thank you for the info provided on this site. I would like to know what you think of using galvanized pipe instead of copper. This is being used ...

plumbing pressure switch  I am replacing the regulator and pressure switch on a speed air do I need to hook up the regulator between the the tank and the pressure switch ?

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I need information on plumbing a second compressor in line at my shop  I need information on plumbing a second air compressor in line at my shop. One is a 6 hp, the other is a 5 hp.

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Plumbing a stationary air compressor  When plumbing a stationary compressor and using hard lines (copper or steel) should there be a special connection between the compressor and the hard lines ...

What hose material is suitable for running underground for a compressed air system?   I need to run air to multiple stations via underground. What can I use?

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P. Stam, hi. I don't know!

I ...

Air lubricator - where to you install it  where do you locate the air lubricator,after regulator or before?

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Good question Jim, and one I've had ...

i got a air comprossor right now iam using it for inflate tyres, spry painting etc/ is it possible to modifie the same to wash trucks with a high pressure water. and how?  I got a air comprossor right now iam using it for inflate tyres, spry painting etc/ is it possible to modifie the same to wash trucks with a high pressure ...

small wood shop airlines  I am just starting a small shop i have a 30 gal compressor. the length of my building is 48' i thought of running a 6" pvc line the length of the building ...

airhose  How do you know the best airline to use in a industrial setting?



Bill says...

Hey Matt. How's it going?

Your question is like asking....

signal line  I recently purchased an ingersoll rand air compressor. 2stage, 5 hp, single phase. It seems in good shape, and wired correctly. Pneumatically, I have ...

Metric to NPT fitting dapters  I have a tire inflator that was bought off E-Bay and the inlet thread is M12X1. I have been looking everywhere for a adapter that will adapt a female metric ...

1/4" NPT Male To Schrader Thread Female Reducer Bushing  I am looking for this specific reducer bushing (or something similar) so that I can fit a Schrader valve stem (male) into a 1/4" NPT port (female).

Does ...

piping in a air compressor  i have a kobalt 50 gallon air compressor that i use to run my air tools with and paint cars with as a hobby. my question is if you have a diagram showing ...

Ring main for compressed air  I am considering using Schedule 80 PVC in-lieu of steel pipe for a ring main. The air pressure will be approx. 150 psi. Is this a definite NO or is this ...

Location of Detached Receivers  The receiver on our compressors are separate tanks, is it better to store these tanks inside a temperature controlled building or outside where the temperature ...

air leaks  What happens to compressed air if there pipe air leaks?



Bill says...

Hello there. What happens? The air loses its stored energy and goes ...

Pipe size for application  What size copper tubing do i need to run 17 cfm @ 100psi 100 ft long?



Bill says...

Anthony, a good question.

The longer and smaller the ...

What I need to know is there a table that show the amount heat each compressor will produce  I need to know how much heat each type of compressor is capable of creating. Like is it true that reciprocating 15 at 160 psi will produce 350 F air.



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Is it better to have the least amount of bends when plumbing for compressed air?  We recently put a new compressor in our factory to replace our old one, but did not do any new plumbing. I took a look at what's in place and found miles ...

Problem with the non return valve  I bought a seccond hand compressor over from someone, it looks to be a good buy, but their is one problem.

When i turned the compressor on for the first ...

Setting up a new pneumatic system  I am currently working on a machine to fold boxes.
I have mounted a double acting air cylinder with flow controls to fold the trailing flap.I have a good ...

Compressor / dryer arrangement  Here i have 1 unit of compressor ,air dryer and receiver. Now i need to know how to arrange in sequence in order to run the system perfectly.which unit ...

Water issues in my compressed air plumbing.  i drain my stand up air compressor about 3 times a day, while I'm using it to run a bead blaster. i will run it for about ten mins and the bead blaster ...

Piping a 20 gallon 5 H.P. compressor  I have a craftsman model no. 919.176850 20 Gallon 5 H.P. 240 volt single phase compressor that is on wheels in my two car Garage. How do I pipe this and ...

Filters for painting and air tools  I bought a used compressor that I want to use for some painting and also run air tools.

It dose not have any kind of filters. I looked at a filter that ...

Connecting the compressor to air tools.  How do i connect the hose from my compressor to the plumbing line?

What type of fitting or connector do i need?



Bill answers...

Hey Newton,...

Copper piping - is it OK to use?  I am contemplating using 3/4" copper pipe instead of galvanized pipe in an small automotive shop. do you see any problem with using the copper?

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What is the smallest size can or device available that holds compressed air?  I am looking for the smallest can or device that can hold compressed air. Thank you.



Bill answers...

Hi Hugo, and hello to all in San Diego....

What air lines for compressed air?  What type of hose can i use to run air lines through my shop? I have an computerized Ingersoll Rand that has a fairly large capacity, but I only have approximately ...

Can you run a horizontal compressor in the vertical?  Was curious whether you can run a horizontal compressor (Craftsman) in the vertical position? Is there a shorter life span because of the way the motor ...

How to connect an air line to the compressor.  I know this may sound stupid but i bought this compressor second hand... it works but i cant find where 2 connect my air line can anybody help?



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pipe sizing for air  The tank is 125psi. I have to run pipe 400ft.One of the impacts have to run constant at 105cfm and one at 45cfm.So I will have a total of 150cfm. what ...

Compressor Pipe Type & Size  I HAVE A 25 GAL. TANK CRAFTSMAN AIR COMPRESSOR IN MY GARAGE. I WANT TO RUN SOME 1/2 GALVANIZED PIPE FROM MY COMPRESSOR STRAIGHT UP INTO MY ATTIC AND THEN ...

What about galvanized pipe?  The plumbing section mentions black pipe, what about galvanized pipe?



Hi Egor...

I've reviewed galvanized pipe for compressed air plumbing ...

Plumbing additional air tanks & stainless steel tanks?  I have an 80 gal.receiver mated to a true 5 HP motor.

I have a media blast cabinet (modified with a pressure pot ,rather than siphon feed , for more ...

I want to pipe my air compressor through out my garage.  I want to set up my air compressor with three different piped outlets.



Bill responds...

Hi Greg:

Here's information for you.

First ...

Is there a certain way i should run my pipe?  I heard there is a certain way to run the pipe so water doesn't stay in the lines if so is there a diagram I could get?

Thank you.



Bill answers....

Plumbing compressed air outside.  I need to pipe compressed air from one building, outside and into another building.

Temperatures can get down to minus 35 below zero in the winter ...

About plumbing compressed air  My company is starting a granite countertop fabrication operation. Adding up all of the requirements of the machinery and tools, I will need a peak of ...

Plumbing a workshop & wiring a compressor  Two questions:

I'm going to wire my garage for a CH Farmhand (7HP/60gal/135max/10.3@90).

Will 10-3 be enough,(which I have a lot of) or should I ...

Air fitting on a tank / Plumbing Compressed Air  I am trying to mount an air fitting to a tank.

I would like to know how to seal it properly so that air does not leak up the threads of the fitting....

Loop Air systems for a plant  In a larger factory, we have a row of machines and only one supply line 2in in diameter.

This runs from the receiver beside the compressor to the end ...