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sfu7274456
05-19-2009, 08:52 PM
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
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee221/sfu7274456/Shop/DSC_0127.jpg
Main Shut Off
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee221/sfu7274456/Shop/DSC_0128.jpg
This is about in the middle of my garage
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee221/sfu7274456/Shop/DSC_0130.jpg
This is the far right side of the shop.
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee221/sfu7274456/Shop/DSC_0131.jpg
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
05-19-2009, 09:30 PM
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
05-19-2009, 09:38 PM
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
05-20-2009, 04:56 AM
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
05-20-2009, 06:49 AM
sfu,
Looks like you did your homework to me,:bigups

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

If not it will make an intresting story to share:D

Congrats on the Plumbin job:rockon
JaredPointer
05-20-2009, 07:42 AM
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
05-20-2009, 11:11 AM
Mine doesn`t have air conditioning but it is heated.
Jeremy
05-20-2009, 12:09 PM
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
05-20-2009, 07:10 PM
Nice work
black bart
05-22-2009, 09:23 PM
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. :wall
Tom N
05-22-2009, 10:08 PM
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.
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/tnoonen/P1080600.jpg
blk45
05-23-2009, 01:00 AM
Problem is my back gave out and I can`t work in it anymore. :wall

Can I borrow it? :D
black bart
05-23-2009, 11:15 AM
Can I borrow it? :DWhat my broken back be glad to give it to you.
blk45
05-23-2009, 05:02 PM
What my broken back be glad to give it to you.

Wonder what that would cost to ship? :hmmm: :lol:
GearHead_1
05-23-2009, 05:41 PM
Wonder what that would cost to ship? :hmmm: :lol:I`ll bet if you`ll take it, he`ll deliver.