Posted by T.C. in Tx on September 02, 2008 at 07:14:51 from (66.69.214.239):
In Reply to: shop air lines posted by oj on September 01, 2008 at 17:50:16:
I went through the same "what to use" exercise two years ago for my shop. Of course all the naysayers advise strongly against PVC.
My final choice was PEX--the regular stuff because it was available at the local building supply superstore along with all the fittings I needed.
It has been in service for over two years now without a hitch. I would do it again. While I have not run a consistent pressure above 110 psi, I believe it is rated up to 180 psi depending on the temperature. Since I am in central Texas, sometimes it gets hot up there near the roof where I ran a line overhead to the opposite side of the shop. I put drops below the air outlets to be sure that condensation could be drained, but I have never experienced any problems with that.
I did find that the PEX that is used for heated floors, etc. is actually rated for air service. Good luck on your choice.
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