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Title: Plumber Wanted
Post by: Matt on May 01, 2004, 06:37:58 PM

Any plumbers on these forums?? I want to plumb in some copper pipe in my garage for the air compressor, but seeing as it has a max of 135 psi I don't want to have amateur soldered joints. Will pay (just not very well ;) ).

Matt

Title: Plumber Wanted
Post by: Shane on May 03, 2004, 06:12:31 PM

It is easy man.... You can also use threaded pipe... THat is what I used
 ;)  

Title: Plumber Wanted
Post by: James Buchan on May 03, 2004, 07:39:53 PM

Yup, let me know what ya need Matt, I have a "source"

Title: Plumber Wanted
Post by: Russ on May 03, 2004, 08:18:53 PM

i was also going to mention the threaded pipe idea,we use this at work i believe it's gas tubing but i could be wrong.
if you decide you want to try it yourself give me a shout and i can  lend a helping hand.(keep in mind i have not done it but willing to help:)

russ

Title: Plumber Wanted
Post by: Matt on May 03, 2004, 09:22:57 PM

Tell me more about this threaded pipe bit. Steel pipe I assume? that would work for me but I need a bit, I think there was 80 feet of 1/2" pipe, 10- 90 degree corners and 2 "T" fittings.

Thanks for the offer Russ, much appreciated and I may take you up on it!!

Matt

Title: Plumber Wanted
Post by: James Buchan on May 03, 2004, 10:02:53 PM

1/2 NPT - I'll see what I can come up with. Does it have to be Steel?

Title: Plumber Wanted
Post by: Chris on May 03, 2004, 10:11:02 PM

Most of that is available at the hardware stores. You would need a pipe threader for the custom lengths. This stuff is somewhat expensive though.

I think Copper pipe has a maximum working pressure of 100 psi.  

I found this link when looking at it before, it may helpw ith your layout and max effectiveness of the air.

http://www.ecompressedair.com/library/piping.shtml (http://www.ecompressedair.com/library/piping.shtml)

Title: Plumber Wanted
Post by: Russ on May 04, 2004, 06:59:05 AM

matt stop by my work one morning i'm usually there 7:15-7:30 (m-f)then you can an idea of what it looks like.
russ

Title: Plumber Wanted
Post by: Matt on May 04, 2004, 06:55:19 PM

Great Link '76bus! I don't know what pressure copper line has, I'll have to look into that.  I'm only using 1/2" pipe so I think steel may be overkill.

I'll stop by this week Russ and have look-see, what day is good for you??

Matt

Title: Plumber Wanted
Post by: Shane on May 04, 2004, 07:34:10 PM

I think It is Cast
 

Title: Plumber Wanted
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 04, 2004, 07:51:50 PM

No idea about the piping, but I can lend a little crack if you need it :lol:  

Title: Plumber Wanted
Post by: Matt on May 04, 2004, 09:09:45 PM

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No idea about the piping, but I can lend a little crack if you need it :lol:

I was wonderin if someone would take this to the "plumber's crack"......thanks Shane! :lol:  

Title: Plumber Wanted
Post by: Russ on May 04, 2004, 09:44:00 PM

matt,
i'm there m-f 7:30 to 4 just swing by whenever is good for you

talk to later
russ