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September 20, 2017 at 12:51 pm
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quote Johnny_inFL:
Jiall – you did not mention what pressure you are working with.
prior to the air dryer/filter, you should have the pressure reducer at the tank
to work at below 60psi at the air filter entrance.
any threaded metal fitting into PVC is a loaded bullet waiting to happen.
any pressure above 60psi into PVC is a pipe bomb waiting to happen.
yes, it is commonly done by the cheap DIY auto and hobby shops all over the world.
and yes, they can – and DO explode sending sharp shapnel shards all over the place that can maim and blind a person.
research and caution should be at the top of your list !!!!!!!
just bite the bullet and spend 50 to a hundred bucks for the real deal rated at 125psi and be safe.
prior to the air dryer/filter, you should have the pressure reducer at the tank
to work at below 60psi at the air filter entrance.
any threaded metal fitting into PVC is a loaded bullet waiting to happen.
any pressure above 60psi into PVC is a pipe bomb waiting to happen.
yes, it is commonly done by the cheap DIY auto and hobby shops all over the world.
and yes, they can – and DO explode sending sharp shapnel shards all over the place that can maim and blind a person.
research and caution should be at the top of your list !!!!!!!
just bite the bullet and spend 50 to a hundred bucks for the real deal rated at 125psi and be safe.
jus my Dos Centavos
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I second this motion. Good ol’ metal pipe (preferably galvanized ) is the best way to go.