Ooops, I forgot to send this to the list. Mr Johnson and Mr
Pokrefke both already made the point very well. But I would like to
add that PVC and other plastic materials (like dashboard/facias) lose
plasticizers and become rather more brittle with age. The garage
environment (at least mine) is a likely place for impact damage and
the piping is a potential bomb.
Trying not to be redundant or repeat myself or say the same thing
over and over again.
Paul
> From: Self <Single-user mode>
> To: NamasteRH@worldnet.att.net
> Subject: Re: air compressor lines
> Date: Sat, 8 Feb 1997 22:39:24
> Man, there is a lot of energy stored in compressed air. PVC tends to
> get brittle with age. It would worry me to use PVC for compressed
> air. Whack it hard, get it to shatter, plastic shrapnel?
>
> Copper (not the thin-wall type) or black steel is a little more work
> to install, but sure offers more peace of mind.
>
> Hope I'm not raining on parades, but that's what I believe. I've
> designed a lot of huge compressed air systems and can't remember
> anyone wanting them to be plastic pipe. Not to say building codes
> are the fonts of all knowledge (especially for intelligent people who
> understand what they are doing and the compromises made when they
> do it) PVC may violate most building codes. Not sure about that ...
>probably should
> research it before shooting off my keyboard. If I'm wrong, never
> mind, it was free advice :)
>
> Regards,
> Paul Hammarstedt, Mechanical Engineer
>
>
> >
> > The use of PVC sounds great, but can someone tell me how the pipes are
> > terminated (i.e., for tool hose connectivity)?
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> >
> >
> > Rick Hoefle 1964 Tiger B9470508 - HIS
> > 1969 MGC - HERS
> >
> >
> >
>
Paul Hammarstedt
Crystal Lake, Illinois
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