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Compressed air is one of the most useful “tools” in a modern shop. Here’s a few tips and a general layout for a compressed air system (Illustrations from “Setting Up Shop” by Sandor Nagyszalanczy)

Some important points:

• Condensor run (zig zag at beginning of run) should be approximately 25′ long.
• Main line should drop 1″ for every 10′ to allow water to run out.
• Main line – 1/2″. Drops can be 3/8″
• Each drop should have its own, independent shutoff, regulator, and filter (and a self-oiler if designed to run pneumatic tools)
• Sandor recommends galvanized pipe and suggests staying clear of PVC

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