Need recommendations on tools.

[Daniel E. Griffin]

>From: ae2598 at wayne.edu
>Reply-To: gmecm at diy-efi.org
>To: gmecm at diy-efi.org
>Subject: Re: Need recommendations on tools.
>Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 10:50:00 -0500 (EST)
>
>Do you think that black pipe would work better than copper tubing?  I was
>planning on using copper, suspecting that the air would cool more.  This
>should help the water trap do its job..  They do a much better job on
>droplets than steam!

I used galvanized, just cause its easyer to screw together...My compressor 
is in an unheated shop too..Paint shop guys would know what works best 
though..
heres a tip that I learned from experience: Do not use the same air hose for 
painting and air tools... For some reason the oil travels backward into the 
line and when your spraying your car hood it comes out in fine mist and 
creates more fisheyes than the galaxy has stars! ...dan..
>
>  On Thu, 4 Jan 2001, Daniel E. Griffin wrote:
>
> > >BTW, air tools _like_ to be oiled and lubricated regularly.
> > >Shannen
> >
> > They hate moisture too, It will ruin cheapo's as well as pricey jobs. I
> > installed iron plumbing on my compressor leading to a metal moisture
> > separator. moisture condeses on the metal plumbing best. installed 
>radiator
> > drains on bottom of separator, air compressor, and plumbing so I can 
>blow it
> > out daily. Also installed a toilet paper filter that works great. cant
> > remember the brand, I got it at big A parts store though. Nothing but 
>clean
> > dry air comes out now...Dan


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