How to install airlines in your shop. What material to use and what not to use.

Best airlines for any shop is definitely this blue pipe.
Links to airline kits I used
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Manifolds
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Brackets
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Blue pipe airline is safer than pvc airlines, doesn’t deteriorate or rust like iron pipe airline and is cheaper than using copper for compressor lines. Air distribution is very easy. Easy to install compressed air lines for cabinet shops, auto repair shops and any other place that uses compressed air.
In this video I go over options for compressed air lines and what I feel is the best solution for installing airlines in your shop. I discuss airline fittings , what type of airline pipe you should use and how to mount and install airline on walls and from the ceiling. I like the blue airlines from airnet and rapid air the best. The blue air pipe is easy to cut and install with the roofless fittings. Blue air pipe is the safest and easiest to install. Blue airline pipe is safer than pvc pipe for airline. Blue airlines are corrosion free and lightweight and a great option for both small shops and big shops
The 1 in. FastPipe compressed air piping system uses compression-style fittings for fast installation in Half the time of traditional methods. No gluing, threading or soldering required. Versatile kits can be installed in small shops to industrial plants, can connect to existing systems and be easily expanded or modified. Superior air quality with No pipe rust or corrosion smooth pipe wall allows compressed air to flow efficiently, lowering energy cost.
In this comprehensive TH-cam tutorial, we’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of installing Blue Airline Pipe in a cabinet shop. Whether you’re looking to optimize your compressed air system for pneumatic tools or enhance your workflow, this video is your go-to resource.
We’ll cover essential topics such as pipe sizing, fittings, pressure regulation, leak prevention, and system layout, ensuring you achieve the most efficient and reliable setup. Safety precautions and maintenance tips are also included to keep your system running smoothly.
Join us as we walk you through the entire installation process, from selecting the right components to mounting the pipe hangers and connecting your air compressor. With our guidance, you’ll have your Blue Airline Pipe system up and running in no time.
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1. Blue Airline Pipe
2. Installation
3. Shop
4. Compressed air
5. Piping system
6. Air tools
7. Tubing
8. Fittings
9. Pneumatic system
10. Leak prevention
11. Pipe sizing
12. Airflow
13. Pressure regulation
14. Pipe supports
15. Quick-connect fittings
16. Pipe cutting
17. Threaded connections
18. Air compressor
19. Air quality
20. Safety precautions
21. Maintenance
22. System layout
23. Pipe hangers
24. Manifold
25. Installation guide

[@BillMacfarlane]

I used PEX for my entire shop. Super simple, materials are cheap and available anywhere, from small corner hardware store or big box store (Home Depot or Lowes)
Plus you can pick your line color - blue or red or white (if that kind of thing matters to you)

[@turbo8711]

Good information
Thanks

[@johnfeyler5600]

What are those adapter screws called? I looked on McMaster but couldn’t find them.

[@derrekholland5207]

Here’s some on Amazon
amzn.to/36kr21f

[@Oneklickmedia]

Bro at my work, this literally happened, PCV elbow pop! Sounded like a machine exploded.
Half of warehouse have no air. Luckily it happened on the far end corner. So yea either change out your pvc every 5-10 yrs or go wi to better product like this video

[@derrekholland5207]

Yep, pvc is super dangerous, guaranteed to leek at some point, it’s just not worth it to use PVC pipe for airlines

[@ttamn92]

I used 1"black pipe to run all my lines in my old shop but the price of that now is astronomical so that's out lol I have multiple blast cabinets running and need atleast a 1" pipe everyone says pex but I've heard some bad things about pex for shop air so I'm unsure what I should look at

[@derrekholland5207]

Pex is a no go for airlines. It’s not rated for that high of pressure. Pvc is dangerous. Black pipe is to expensive and time consuming to install and not flexible or easy to change if you need to add a drop. This type of airline is by far the best option. Do it right, do it once

[@BillMacfarlane]

PEX works just fine. It’s rated for 160 PSI. The RapidAir system is rated for 150 PSI, so PEX rates higher for pressure. Plus the PEX fittings are way cheaper and available anywhere. So much simpler going with PEX.

[@90FF1]

@@BillMacfarlane At 3:09 in the video you can see the first pipe he picks up, printed on the pipe, is rated at 16 bar. 16 bar = 232.06 psi. Don't know if that would be operating or burst pressure.

[@user-io5cn9rz1n]

a thinga majiggy and a what you call it😂

[@derrekholland5207]

Yep everything has a name