Plumbed the Garage for Air

[sfu7274456]

We'll after living hear for 3 years I finally got around to plumbing my garage for air. I used 1/2 pvc with lots of corners, tees, etc. I also installed a regulator so I can adjust the pressure, a air filter to remove any water from the air, and a main shut off along with a shut off for each air line. I also was able to plumb my retractable air line in so that I no longer have to unplug something else to use it. So I essentially have air ready to go at anytime without having to pull anything out or hook anything up, I have my air nozzle attached to it at all times. Here are some pics of the finished job.

Regulator and Filter

Main Shut Off

This is about in the middle of my garage

This is the far right side of the shop.

I am thinking next weekend I am going to add another hook up over my bench and hook up one of those pre coiled hoses with a bungee so I can have an air line that I can pull down when I need it and let go of it when I don't and have it pull back up to the bottom of my cabinets. I know it is hard to visualize, I will post pics when it is done.

[RobertP]

How much air pressure you running through that? Hopefully not much, I have seen a PVC pipe used for compressed air explode before, and it wasn't pretty.

[sfu7274456]

Originally Posted by RobertP

How much air pressure you running through that? Hopefully not much, I have seen a PVC pipe used for compressed air explode before, and it wasn't pretty.

150 psi, the pipe is rated for 600 psi.

[black bart]

Originally Posted by sfu7274456

150 psi, the pipe is rated for 600 psi.

I have used PVC for 20 years on my air compressor NO problems.

If you put a gauge on your water line like I did you will see that when you close the faucet the pressure will go much higher than what you will ever see with air.

[flash gordon]

sfu,
Looks like you did your homework to me,

IMO by the time the PVC gets old and brittle You & I will be 6-feet under

If not it will make an intresting story to share

Congrats on the Plumbin job

[JaredPointer]

And here I was thinking you plumbed it for air "conditioning." I'd be real interested in that, as I have been thinking about doing that in my garage.

[sfu7274456]

Mine doesn't have air conditioning but it is heated.

[Jeremy]

Originally Posted by JaredPointer

And here I was thinking you plumbed it for air "conditioning." I'd be real interested in that, as I have been thinking about doing that in my garage.

Lol..me too

[G.T.Subie]

Nice work

[black bart]

Originally Posted by sfu7274456

Mine doesn't have air conditioning but it is heated.

Well my garage has all three.
It has heat and air conditioning and is plumbed for air.
Problem is my back gave out and I can't work in it anymore.

[Tom N]

I also thought he was talking about a/c at first.
My garage is air conditioned also but it belongs to my daughter.
Its where she practices.

[blk45]

Originally Posted by black bart

Problem is my back gave out and I can't work in it anymore.

Can I borrow it?

[black bart]

Originally Posted by blk45

Can I borrow it?

What my broken back be glad to give it to you.

[blk45]

Originally Posted by black bart

What my broken back be glad to give it to you.

Wonder what that would cost to ship?

[GearHead_1]

Originally Posted by blk45

Wonder what that would cost to ship?

I'll bet if you'll take it, he'll deliver.