Air lines.

[Ollie78]

Hi everyone

I am about to install some hard lines in my workshop. Due to some modifications I will be relocating the compressor and I need air in 3 different places.
I already have a couple of moisture trap/ regulators ready to go and will use high flow quick connects.
My query is about what airline to use.
I am thinking of using the jg speed fit stuff as it's similar to their plumbing range and should be easy to do.
Anyone used it? Is there a better option?
Other opinions welcome.

Ollie

 

[Phil Pascoe]

I used a good quality flexible hose - easier to route where I wanted it and much cheaper. Ihad to go up into my roof on one side and down from it on the other - my feeling was the fewer joins the better, so I have none that are inaccessible.

 

[powertools]

I have used it and used to sell it and can recommend it.

 

[Doug B]

If it’s the blue pipe with black fittings then yes I’ve used that in my own shop, installed it years ago, very easy to fit & works a treat.

 

[Ollie78]

Phill, I hadn't thought about using a flexible option.
I figured that I have to have the quick connects and the moisture filters and regulators mounted securely I might as well use the hard pipe too. I have to go across a ceiling around some walls and then through to upstairs. It will all be "surface mounted" with none hidden.
What did you clip it with?

Doug
Yes, I was on about the blue and black nylon pipes. Good to see it recommended.

Cheers

 

[Phil Pascoe]

15mm pipe clips. 10mm id and 15mm od hose. My demand isn't high, and to me it was worth using hose 1/ for the price, and 2/ not to have inaccessible joints.

 

[Limey Lurker]

I would fit the pipe so that there is a fall from any outlet to the supply, so that no moisture can get trapped. It doesn't need much of a fall.