I just plumbed mine w/brass and glad I did. Came out nice and luckily, no leaks...
Just a little update.
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Thats the only thing i am worried about is a leak. I am going to do some serious lines in here, guess i will do one line at a time and make sure no leaks before moving to the next line.
What size did you run, 1/2 or 3/4 ?
What size did you run, 1/2 or 3/4 ?
I am so jealous I cannot even tell you. Awesome Darin.
I used 3/4". Not that I'm any kind of expert, take any advise knowing that.
I did build as much as I could on the ground and mounted it to the wall/ceiling once complete. I only had to solder 2 fittings once mounted. I read through a handful of on-line advise and left "tails" for future expansion so all I'd have to do is extend the tail where it needed to go next.
I just cleaned everything, bought the silly wire brush tool to scuff inside and out of each fitting, used plenty of flux, got it plenty hot and let the solder flow, cooled it with a wet towel and moved to the next fitting. It doesn't look pretty but it holds air and I feel good that it won't have an issue down the road...
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Where were these sites that you used if you do not mind ?
Bought 60 ft of 3/4 today, and 10 ft of 1/2.
Got to get some ideas / pictures of the best way of running it.
Bought 60 ft of 3/4 today, and 10 ft of 1/2.
Got to get some ideas / pictures of the best way of running it.
Sorry, I didn't bookmark the pages. I found most of them via links off of here and/or Pirate and/or other motorsports and/or garage/home shop website discussion boards.
The main theme I took how was:
Use copper, use at least type L. Copper won't degrade/rust, has a smoother inner wall for better air flow and allows the air to cool faster/better than other materials
Make "drop's" with a drain at each drop, taking the air above area that will collect water. This way, you will be able to pull as much water out of the air as possible before getting to your tools
Here is one crappy illustration of what I'm talking about
You can see that at each drop with a regulator/filter, they have a drain at the bottom to allow you to drain off the water that will collect at the lowest point.
This how I did mine, a flexible hose to the main line then the first regulator/filter with a 6" tail before it with a 1/4 turn ballcock to drain the water, ran it up the wall to the ceiling, along the ceiling to the hose reel with another 6" tail with another ballcock, taking the air above it, again to get as dry of air as possible. And, repeat along the path you want to run the air.
I do have to say that I've noticed less moisture coming out of my air since I did this. Maybe its just a change in general humidity this time of year but I'd like to think its because of the new air system.
I'll try to search my web browsing history to see if I can find other examples.
Hope this helps some...
The main theme I took how was:
Use copper, use at least type L. Copper won't degrade/rust, has a smoother inner wall for better air flow and allows the air to cool faster/better than other materials
Make "drop's" with a drain at each drop, taking the air above area that will collect water. This way, you will be able to pull as much water out of the air as possible before getting to your tools
Here is one crappy illustration of what I'm talking about
You can see that at each drop with a regulator/filter, they have a drain at the bottom to allow you to drain off the water that will collect at the lowest point.
This how I did mine, a flexible hose to the main line then the first regulator/filter with a 6" tail before it with a 1/4 turn ballcock to drain the water, ran it up the wall to the ceiling, along the ceiling to the hose reel with another 6" tail with another ballcock, taking the air above it, again to get as dry of air as possible. And, repeat along the path you want to run the air.
I do have to say that I've noticed less moisture coming out of my air since I did this. Maybe its just a change in general humidity this time of year but I'd like to think its because of the new air system.
I'll try to search my web browsing history to see if I can find other examples.
Hope this helps some...
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I got one i'll sell ya
I fixed it. Don't know what happened but I had to copy, upload to my photobucket site and re-post the new address...
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Well, the wife says i can not have anymore days off unshaperoned. Just ordered the lift and it will be here on the 6th for installation. Gives the concrete plenty of time still and a couple more paychecks between now and then. Only 475 to install, but do not ask how much for the lift. As they say if you got to ask you do not want to know. Least its only 10% of the price of the garage.
Gosh darn nice. Hows the temps been in there in the cold? Did your buddy hook you up with a heater yet?
Nice ladder 
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Very nice and very jealous!!!
.Very nice and very jealous!!!
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It has been about 15 degree's warmed in there when it has been cold in the mornings. Just have my little kerosene heater in it right now. Still looking around for something i like for a real heater.
And the ladder is the better half's, but i needed to use it to run the wiring for the lift. They could not do it.
I had a box up top for it already, just had to run the wiring to it.