Piping a 20 gallon 5 H.P. compressor

by Richard Miller
(Parma Heights, Ohio)

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 what do I need to pipe this Filter, Regulator, Lubricator, shut off valves. could you provide a drawing?

Thank you
Richard Miller

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Bill answers...

Hello Richard. Thanks for visiting this site and for writing in.

The same concepts apply for plumbing a compressor for your workshop or garage as they do for an industrial plant.

The scale changes certainly, as do the numbers of each component you may need.

The issue will be how much you use the air system in your place?

Start with these pages on plumbing your air compressor.

If you follow the links from these pages you will find what you need to know about filters, regulators and lubricators.

Once you've done that, if you have a specific question, don't hesitate to write back in.

Cheers,

Bill