Choosing the right air compressor hose for your compressed air system can be a difficult task. With so many options,…
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Types of Clamps For Hoses – Buying Guide, Which Hose Clamp to Use For What Application
Hose clamps are useful tools that slide over the end of a hose and tighten down against the hose, applying…
PEX Fitting Types Guide – Differences in PEX Compression, Expansion, Crimp, Clamp, Press, Sleeve & Push Fittings Explained
The demand for PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) fittings is becoming more and more significant with an increase in compressed air systems,…
What Does Hose Bend Radius Mean? EXPLAINED
Hose bend radius is a very important factor to consider when selecting the right hose for your air compressor system…
CFM Pipe Size Chart – Guide To Selecting Pipe Sizes
Installing the right size pipes in your compressed air system can be crucial in minimizing the effects of pressure drop.…
Pex A vs Pex B Pipe & Fittings Explained
When shopping for PEX pipe you probably know that there are two main types, PEX A and PEX B. To…
Steel vs Brass Air Fittings Explained
When selecting fittings for your compressed air system, people ponder whether they should get steel or brass air fittings. This…
Galvanized vs Black Pipe For Compressed Air, Gas And Water
Steel is a very popular material due to its sturdiness and durability. Steel pipes are used to transfer air, gas…
Using Aluminum Air Pipe For Compressed Air
Compressed air users are often burdened by the limitations of compressed air pipe systems that traditionally use copper or black…
Using Copper Pipe For Compressed Air
Copper pipe is often thought of as an excellent choice for use with air compressors and can be found in…
Using ABS Pipe For Compressed Air
There are several options when it comes to plastic compressed air piping, with ABS being one of the most common…
Using Nylon Tubing For Compressed Air
Nylon tube is widely used in the pneumatics industry for piping pneumatic circuits. This article will provide you with all…
Compressed Air Leaks – How to Find and Fix Leaks in Compressed Air System
Compressed air leaks are very common within compressed air systems and if left unattended, can leave you wasting a lot…
Using Pex-Al-Pex Compressed Air & Pex-Al-Pex Fittings
Pex-Al-Pex may not be a very well-known material, especially when compared to other compressed air pipe materials. Yet, they’re approved…
Using Pex Pipe for Compressed Air Lines – Do’s & Don’ts
A common question pondered by many compressed air users is whether they can use PEX for airlines within their system…
How to Fix a Leaky Air Compressor Hose – Stop Air Compressor Hose Leaking
Air compressor hoses help you get compressed air from your air compressor to your air tools at their desired locations.…
Air Compressor Quick-Connect Leaks – Why & How to Fix
Quick-connect fittings are reliable and very popular connections used on possibly every air compressor system. Air leaks, possible in any…
Air Compressor Piping Diagrams and Tips From Experts
Are you having trouble with your air compressor pressure excessively dropping? Are you struggling to create your piping diagram at…
PVC Pipe is Swelling and Bursting
The following question about PVC pipe swelling and bursting arrived here recently. The visitor wrote “The 15 hp compressor feeds…
Regulator minimum installation distance
by Graham(Tucson, AZ, USA) Hi Bill, Really appreciate your site and the answers you’ve provided 🙂 Thank you! I was…
Piping size for plumbing compressed air over a distance
I have two buildings that are about 300 feet apart. I am trying to figure out what size pipe, and…
Guide: Best Compressed Air Pipeline Materials For Compressed Air Piping Systems
Are you wondering what is the best pipe material for air compressor lines? Choosing your air compressor pipeline material can…
Plumbing A Tank
Mike from California asked about plumbing a tank. What is the preferred or recommended practice to plumb in a second…
PVC Air Lines – Good Idea? PVC Pipe For Air Compressor Air
We get quite a number of questions about whether or not it is a good idea to use PVC air…
Air Lines – Size, Flow & Selection Support & Info – Ask Here
What air lines should be used and how big they should be to properly plumb air from the compressor to…
Air Hose Pressure Drop Guide – Causes, Estimates & Calculations
Pressure drop is a very important factor to be aware of in compressed air systems. It can be caused by…
Air Line Lubricators for Compressed Air Tools GUIDE
Air line lubricators are devices used to provide lubricant to a compressed air operated air tool or compressor air driven…
Air Compressor Fittings Sizes Guide – Compressed Air Fittings Guide, Types & Sizes
Air compressor fittings are essential to keeping your unit running efficiently and delivering the air power you require for your…
Air Hose & Tube Size & Buying Guide – What Size Air Compressor Hose Do I Need?
When it comes to connecting parts of your air system together, along with the appropriate fittings, you have the choice…
