Installing copper for shop air. I have a few regulators and filters and am
wondering about the installation process.
My biggest concern torching in fittings near these "plastic"
regulators/filters. I was thinking I could sweat the near fitting then
attach it to the filter/regulator then sweat in the opposite side.
OR
maybe I could get brass fittings for a thread to thread connection???
Either way I'm not sure of how to get these threaded in on a hard line
installation.
Any experienced replies in this would greatly help as my only exp in this is
an occasional hose bib or water pipe fix.
Thanks,
Rich
$ .02, Allow for unions or other removable connections at each in-line
device. ( Solder/thread type unions are available. ) Use threaded filters,
regulators etc. as these will require service or replacement in time. Solder
in the fittings before attaching to 'plastic' devices and then screw them
into place using a quality sealant. Bleedable catch drops are a good idea
too, in-pipe condensation will occur as the air cools.
--
Chipper Wood
useours, yours won't work
"Ed Angell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:V67mc.36587$kh4.1817647@attbi_s52...
> It's easy, if you sweat the fitting on to at least 12" of pipe, thread the
> stubs into you plastic stuff. Wrap a wet rag on the stub near the plastic
> and sweat the assembly into your system with couplings. Another option
> would be to put a tee at the place you want the regulator, sweat in a slip
> to thread adapter, add the regulator after the system is plumbed. Don't
> forget to put water legs at the compressor inlet to the system and before
> your regulator.
>
> Ed Angell
>
> "Rich" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Installing copper for shop air. I have a few regulators and filters and
am
> > wondering about the installation process.
> >
> > My biggest concern torching in fittings near these "plastic"
> > regulators/filters. I was thinking I could sweat the near fitting then
> > attach it to the filter/regulator then sweat in the opposite side.
> >
> > OR
> >
> > maybe I could get brass fittings for a thread to thread connection???
> >
> > Either way I'm not sure of how to get these threaded in on a hard line
> > installation.
> >
> > Any experienced replies in this would greatly help as my only exp in
this
> is
> > an occasional hose bib or water pipe fix.
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Rich
> >
> >
>
>
Rich wrote:
> Installing copper for shop air. I have a few regulators and filters and am
> wondering about the installation process.
>
> My biggest concern torching in fittings near these "plastic"
> regulators/filters. I was thinking I could sweat the near fitting then
> attach it to the filter/regulator then sweat in the opposite side.
>
> OR
>
> maybe I could get brass fittings for a thread to thread connection???
Use compression fittings (the ones with the brass "rings") or use
"couplers". Couplers allow the joining of two pipes or fittings without
having to thread one into the other.
-Bruce
>
> Either way I'm not sure of how to get these threaded in on a hard line
> installation.
>
> Any experienced replies in this would greatly help as my only exp in this is
> an occasional hose bib or water pipe fix.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Rich
>
>
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I appreciate the replies! Started fabricating the copper today after running
around getting supplies for most of the day. Hopefully tommorrow will be
more productive!
Rich
"Rich" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Installing copper for shop air. I have a few regulators and filters and am
> wondering about the installation process.
>
> My biggest concern torching in fittings near these "plastic"
> regulators/filters. I was thinking I could sweat the near fitting then
> attach it to the filter/regulator then sweat in the opposite side.
>
> OR
>
> maybe I could get brass fittings for a thread to thread connection???
>
> Either way I'm not sure of how to get these threaded in on a hard line
> installation.
>
> Any experienced replies in this would greatly help as my only exp in this
is
> an occasional hose bib or water pipe fix.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Rich
>
>
>
It's easy, if you sweat the fitting on to at least 12" of pipe, thread the
stubs into you plastic stuff. Wrap a wet rag on the stub near the plastic
and sweat the assembly into your system with couplings. Another option
would be to put a tee at the place you want the regulator, sweat in a slip
to thread adapter, add the regulator after the system is plumbed. Don't
forget to put water legs at the compressor inlet to the system and before
your regulator.
Ed Angell
"Rich" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Installing copper for shop air. I have a few regulators and filters and am
> wondering about the installation process.
>
> My biggest concern torching in fittings near these "plastic"
> regulators/filters. I was thinking I could sweat the near fitting then
> attach it to the filter/regulator then sweat in the opposite side.
>
> OR
>
> maybe I could get brass fittings for a thread to thread connection???
>
> Either way I'm not sure of how to get these threaded in on a hard line
> installation.
>
> Any experienced replies in this would greatly help as my only exp in this
is
> an occasional hose bib or water pipe fix.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Rich
>
>