Outside air line outlet

[rd_macgregor]

I don't have a garage/workshop, so any work I may do on the car, truck or tractor is in my driveway. My tools are all in the basement of my house. I am getting too old to lug my air compressor up from the basement to use in the driveway with my pneumatic tools, and wondered if it would work to install an outside air connection on the side of the house nearest the driveway. Would such a thing need a sealed, weatherproof housing of some sort? I'm in a cold, snowy climate.
Anybody else done this? How is it working out?
Thanks,
Bob

 

[Scooby074]

Should have no problems. Think of all the gas stations that offer air, usually they are powered by an inside air compressor connected to the external air hose/pressure selector (other than those new ones that charge for air, they have their own external air compressor). You shouldnt need any coverings over the fitting.

 

[firemech]

Just make sure the line coming to your fitting is coming up the wall not down from the ceiling. If it is put a "U" in it with a quarter turn valve so you can drain any moisture out that may accumulate in the plumbing before you coupler. shouldn't be a concern if you an air dryer in you system.

 

[Mendonsy]

As the others have said, it should be fine as long as moisture can't accumulate in the line and freeze up. If you are going to use a quick coupler outside you might want to cover it so the locking mechanism can't freeze up.

 

[Big Barn]

I have compressed air outlets near my shop door. Inside and outside.

Live hose reels are installed with shutoff / exhaust valves to relieve pressure on the hoses when not in use.


Outside wall



Inside wall

Terry

 

[Mendonsy]

Doesn't the hose on that outside hose reel get really stiff when it is cold outside??

 

[Big Barn]

Doesn't the hose on that outside hose reel get really stiff when it is cold outside??

I've never had a problem, but then we have mild winters here.

Terry

 

[KubotainNH]

I did this in my house. I bought a 50' hose, a brass barbed T, some barbed threaded ends and some couplers. My compressor is in the basement and rarely moves. The hose is strapped to the ceiling joists in the basement and then goes through the wall on each end of my house. One for the driveway side and one for the walk-out basement. I unplug it from the compressor when not in use. Just the brass female connector is visible outside, I connect to it with another hose when needed. That hose does get stiff in cold weather which is one reason it comes inside. I cover the coupler with a smaller sized pill bottle. It keeps it like new. I installed it maybe 8 years ago or more and still no leaks. It's a must have.

 

[MossRoad]

Doesn't the hose on that outside hose reel get really stiff when it is cold outside??

I've never had a problem, but then we have mild winters here.

Terry

Yeah, that wouldn't work here. The hose would get frozen stiff in winter. Heck, the ones inside the garage get frozen stiff in the winter. I keep them in very large, lazy loops in winter. If coiled too tightly, they are kinda like springs.

 

[MossRoad]

I know I put an air hose pass-through port in the side of my garage with my toothbar....

 

[Big Barn]

I know I put an air hose pass-through port in the side of my garage with my toothbar....

I'll have to try that.

Terry

 

[MossRoad]

I'll have to try that.

Terry

Pro-Tip:
Do it on the side, not in the door! :laughing:

 

[oosik]

I keep the compressor and all the hose in my work shed - where its warm & dry. When I need the air hose outside, I drag the hose out thru the door and use it. I have 100' of hose connected to the compressor. No frozen connections or stiff hose.

 

[GaryM]

My compressor sits in my garage, but I used the semi flexible tubing and fitting from these guys: Engineered Specialties LLC | Rapid Air Compressed Air Systems To run from the compressor to my hose reel and other outlets. The tubing can be cut with their cutter or a sharp blade on your knife and just plugs into their fittings. It can be released similar to SharkBite plumbing fitting if need be.

Very happy with their products.

 

[rd_macgregor]

Thank, all.
The comments and examples are encouraging. I really don't want to lug my compressor up the stairs from the basement any more! I already have a dryer vent, central vac outlet, electrical plug and freeze-proof faucet on an outside wall, so adding an air outlet to the suite shouldn't be too challenging.

 

[countrybumpkin]

When you plum your quick connect outside, get one of these dust caps for 1/2 couplers to slide over it. Will keep it clean an usable for many years, I've got quick connects on my jeep bumpers and have had these covers on them with real good luck.

 

[4570Man]

What provides the air on the jeep?

 

[dickfoster]

I don't have a garage/workshop, so any work I may do on the car, truck or tractor is in my driveway. My tools are all in the basement of my house. I am getting too old to lug my air compressor up from the basement to use in the driveway with my pneumatic tools, and wondered if it would work to install an outside air connection on the side of the house nearest the driveway. Would such a thing need a sealed, weatherproof housing of some sort? I'm in a cold, snowy climate.
Anybody else done this? How is it working out?
Thanks,
Bob

Don't know why it wouldn't. I have air quick chucks on the front and rear bumpers of my truck and they still work just fine after being on there for several years now. I imagine being exposed to the elements on a front bumper is more of a severe environment than a static install on your house.

 

[countrybumpkin]

I used a large York a/c compressor off a ford truck.

 

[kevinwak]

I have been thinking opposite. I want to run an airline from the garage compressor to the furnace room in the basement of the house. Would be handy to have a place to tie into. As for hoses freezing in the winter you just need to buy the right type and it is a non issue. Mine is as light and flexible as an extension cord. Can't remember the type, but I think it is poly. more expensive then a normal hose, but so nice to use.