One disadvantage you didn't mention (and which is covered in greater
detail in the SOL shop-talk web site that Wayne refers to) is that if pvc
pipe ever does burst it will send sharp shards of plastic across the
garage at deadly velocities.
May never happen, but you should be aware before you make your choice.
David Littlefield
Houston, TX
On Sat, 1 Feb 1997 09:31:48 -0500 (EST) Circaflam@aol.com writes:
>A couple of years ago I plumbed my whole shop with air lines and was
>faced
>with the same decision. I visited several other shops in the
>neighbourhood to
>seek out some advise. The bodyshop that painted my 68 Rdstr had just
>moved to
>a larger building and were in the process of plumbing air lines. The
>owner
>was using 1/2 inch schedule 40 white pvc tubing to run the shop air.
>He
>pointed out how easy it was to work with and how quickly he was able
>to
>finish the job. On his recommendation I set about the task of plumbing
>my
>shop with this pvc pipe.
>
>Advantages-
>inexpensive
>easy to use
>no special tools required
>easy to change and adapt
>
>Disadvantages-
>not as rigid as steel(this can also be an advantage)
>
>What I like the most about this pvc pipe is that I was able to cut in
>sections and "T" off a line without having to disassemble large
>sections. The
>pipe I purchased was rated at 600 psi burst pressure and therefore
>could
>easily handle the 165 psi that I was running.
>
>Caution- Include several bleed off points in your system as moisture
>will
>collect and frezze bursting both pvc and steel pipes.
>
>Best of luck.
>
>Nick Flamini
>68 MGC Rdstr
>69 MGC Rdstr
>69 MGC GT
>66 MGB Rdtsr
>67 Triumph GT6
>
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