[Shop-talk] Compressed Air Lines, RapidAir

[hillman at planet-torque.com (David Hillman)]

On Thu, 13 Oct 2011, Bob Rochlin wrote:
> I'm jumping in here late, but i've been using Home Depot PVC for my air 
> lines for about 10 years with no issues.  The PVC has a bursting rating 
> or 600PSi (I run it at about 100 PSI), is easy to work with, and 
> inexpensive.  I've had no issues with leaks, bursting etc.Bob

Bob,

    Fyi, that's generally a bad idea, and neither OSHA nor most building 
codes allow PVC for compressed air.  The PVC manufacturers even insist 
that you don't use it for that purpose.  Here's a length thread that cites 
many reasons why, but the biggest is that the plastic becomes brittle over 
time and explodes.

http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Compressed_air_delivery_system.html

    Glad you got ten years out of it, hope you aren't nearby when it pops.

    Thanks.

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  David Hillman