PEX for shop air lines?

[CincyFlyer]

The first shop I ever worked in had 3/4" copper for air distribution. 175 psi, 10 hp 3 phase compressor (Art Arfon's old shop!) Never an issue, but my shop is getting black pipe.

 

[PILOON]

No matter what U use be sure you create a drop below your female and install a ball valve to bleed the moisture.

 

[ovrszd]

No matter what U use be sure you create a drop below your female and install a ball valve to bleed the moisture.

I believe it's rapidair that has those on every drop.

 

[Ortimber]

I believe it's rapidair that has those on every drop.

Yes, every drop has a drain. It’s really a great system.

 

[BLSXJ]

here's the link to my compressor set up
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...-air-compressor-set-up.html?referrerid=309761

I still want to extend the air intake outside and I want to add a water removal system to one of my drops so it can feed a plasma cutter and a paint gun.

 

[ovrszd]

here's the link to my compressor set up
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...-air-compressor-set-up.html?referrerid=309761

I still want to extend the air intake outside and I want to add a water removal system to one of my drops so it can feed a plasma cutter and a paint gun.

Won't it cause more condensation to pressurize outside air?

 

[BLSXJ]

some one smarter then I might have a more accurate answer. But here is my take on it

the air in my shop and the air outside my shop both have the humidity level... so no matter where I pull my compressor intake to... the condensation will be the same.

thoughts?

 

[ovrszd]

some one smarter then I might have a more accurate answer. But here is my take on it

the air in my shop and the air outside my shop both have the humidity level... so no matter where I pull my compressor intake to... the condensation will be the same.

thoughts?

I should have been more specific. As in pulling 20F degree outside air into a 60F degree shop and compressing it.

 

[countrybumpkin]

That’s something I’d also be interested in hearing more about too.

 

[BLSXJ]

I found this
An Introduction to Air and Moist Air - Atlas Copco Australia

I think generally my shop will be the same or warmer then the outside environment ( cool night followed by a warm morning may be the exception)
I think bringing in cold air to compress, would generally have less moisture, and also help keep the compressor cool.