Running Air Line in Garage

[Colin]

I'm looking to run some air lines for my compressor in my shop space. Anyone have any tips? I was thinking of going with 3/4" L copper. Is this overkill? Should I just go 1/2"? I'll probably be running 25' or so.

[roadhog0]

I'm looking to run some air lines for my compressor in my shop space. Anyone have any tips? I was thinking of going with 3/4" L copper. Is this overkill? Should I just go 1/2"? I'll probably be running 25' or so.

I know a lot of guys who run their shops PVC. I have a 3/8" hose reel and I need more air than that. If you can afford it I would say go for it. The more air the happier the tools usually are!

[Richard]

With those sizes and length and depending on your compressor you could be looking at a 20 psi pressure drop at the outlet...

[clc]

great website with a lot of info on running air lines and compressors..

[BlindRhino]

Colin,

Just make sure you have a dryer to keep the moisture out of the metal lines. We have hundreds of feet run all over work in copper lines and it works very well, but in the winter going form cold to hot area in our production area, we get a bit of condensation. Especially in the long runs.

Russ