How I Setup My Air Compressor Lines & Installing Air Dryer

How I Setup My Air Compressor Lines & Installing Air Dryer | JIMBO'S GARAGE

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How to install air compressor lines and air dryer for air compressor.
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I wanted to show you how I installed lines for my air compressor throughout the shop. It is helpful to have access to air everywhere because you never know where you'll end up needing it. I also recently got an air dryer for the air compressor to dry out the lines so that no moister will get in there. It is important to keep the lines of your air compressor dry, you do not want a lot of moister getting in there, but this system I am installing is mainly for a plasma cnc machine.
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@VwDaD1988 Ай бұрын

hey Jimbo thanks for the cool video, man! I was able to see the dimples inside and out on the copper slip. Thanks for the education and instructional video, I'm refinishing my 1918 colonial style house/garage and when it comes to having airlines, I need to know what to use and why. It looks like you went with copper I thought copper was only for plumbing purposes like water supply. I didn't know it was used in air applications as well, but it makes sense! Thanks for the awesome video, man! By the way, I am not a plumber, electrician, mechanic by trade, but I've learned all these things with my pops throughout the years and being a wire EDM engineer designer and setup operator, I take much pride in not paying people to teach myself new things. You might not be a plumber by trade but you do a heck of a job! Take her easy bubs!

@gregc3396 4 жыл бұрын

Inspired by your organized workspace. Huge amount of tools all in their own place and still space to work. Outstanding.

@Mzandiotis 4 жыл бұрын

You obviously have a a lot of equipment and whatnot in a relatively small space but but everything looks very well laid out and organized. It's nice to see a well put together workspace. Love it, good job! Thumbs up on the dryer setup as well.

@jamesgulrich7416 6 жыл бұрын

You can also eliminate water by first cooling the air as it comes out of the tank. Lots of systems run a large 90 straight up to the ceiling and then back to the floor with a drain at the floor level and then back up to your manifold take off. This cools the air and condenses the moisture and you can drain it out before it ever gets to your air dryer. I use a "toilet paper filter" for my plasma and it works really well. And a note, I've had the same plasma since 1995.

@Rsc-dz2sh 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Jim , probably would have been a good idea to install a union on each side of your dryer in case you have to service or replace your dryer in the future without having to re - cut or solder again.

@AntonioClaudioMichael 10 ай бұрын

Great upgrade and setup

@dgoatranch 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work with the copper. Expensive and time consuming to put together, but very nice for compressed air. I would recommend a hose between the compressor and the copper with a swivel connector on one end. I know you have to have it custom made but any decent hose shop can do it for you. The vibration of the compressor will eventually affect your piping. As for the dryer and CNC plasma table, I gave up on dryer filters a while back. They always developed leaks, got corroded and I never remembered to drain them. I did have a refrigerated dryer for a while until it broke down. Now days, I have an after take air cooler (installed on the air compressor), an auto drain on the compressor and drip legs for every drop. Not a filter anywhere on the system except for the plasma cutter which has one built in. It stays dry as a bone so the system is working for me. I'm in central Texas and it does get humid from time to time. Been running CNC plasma since 2013. And, I enjoy your videos!

@AntonioClaudioMichael 10 ай бұрын

Very nice Copper line compressor setup in the shop 4:06

@andylopez3763 5 жыл бұрын

Finally a shop worth watching...sir you have everything a shop should have and now I am a subscriber here ..good luck and stay safe.

@Ukenick 5 жыл бұрын

I love watching you work. Thanks.

@stevenbyun Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help, Leah.

@bambambundy6 6 жыл бұрын

I did mine the same way. It has worked in my shop for years it should yours as well!!

@rentawash1 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Jimbo, next time ask for a "repair coupling" at your plumbing supply house. They come in all sizes of copper and PVC. Big time savers

@JesusMartinez-rv3jg 6 жыл бұрын

You are my favorite KZfaqr! Keep it up!

@boboconnor1403 6 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see what you do with the plasma table!!!

@lancerman 6 жыл бұрын

Lots to be grateful for it looks like Jimbo, Merry Christmas to you and yours.

@barrybebenek8691 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work. I like how “clean” it all looks the way you’ve piped it. 👍🏼🇨🇦

@tonybaggett1984 6 жыл бұрын

Looks good! Congratulations on the plasma table. Can't wait to see how you fit it in your shop.

@JimbosGarage 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Tony, Yes it is going to take up more space than i want, But it will be ok! Jimbos garage!

@steelriggins2101 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I have watched one of your videos and it was very good, I also was very impressed with how well you have your garage organized 😀.

@CTmoog 6 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@avinashnair9528 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Your shop looks super organized

@ethanmilgram2327 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jimbo, just stumbled on your channel and love it! Just the right amount of talk and lots of demonstration all at a good pace. I offer one suggestion on soldering, consider heating just one end of the coupler, typically the thickest part and then touch solder from other side. That ensures a well heated joint that will wick. Again, great channel that is right up my alley! Gary

@JimbosGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching , Jimbo!

@TheMixmastamike1000 6 жыл бұрын

your solder joints are great

@baja9326 6 жыл бұрын

Great shop looks like you've been a lot of time in it. My Question is why don't you make a place outside for the compressor? It would give you more room and you could hear the radio.......

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@boxmfg 6 жыл бұрын

You are DA MAN, Jimbo

@jnd9142 4 жыл бұрын

Screaming at camera: “FOCUS!!!” 🤣

@OvelNick 3 жыл бұрын

... YOU FUCK! 2020 equivalent of pulling it out, blowing on it. LOL

@GarryFullerSr 6 жыл бұрын

Good job. the only thing I would have done differently was install a union next to the filter and dryer. Would have been easier when you have to remove something.

@workhorsemtb7075 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work Jimbo!

@tfm1449 Жыл бұрын

I like the idea of copper tubing. I'm doing the same. There are couplers available w/o stops. A little easier.

@ninalli 4 жыл бұрын

That sure is an amazing garage!

@619DioFan 6 жыл бұрын

Good video. smart to install a dryer. mine is a smaller version of that one ( I only run air tools and a small hvlp paint gun ) my soldering skills leave much to be desired LOL. I prefer to have a flex line directly off my compressor ( mine is not bolted down and shakes some ) less chance of breaking a hard line IMO.

@Mdkayakangler 4 жыл бұрын

For not being a plumber you did a great job coming from a pipefitter👍🏽

@azlanyhasser5098 4 жыл бұрын

Well planned. Great video, boss!

@karljay7473 3 жыл бұрын

I have a pump over tank like that and I cut the line from the pump and added a transmission cooler and then two water filters then back to the tank then out to two more external tanks. I then added an electric fan that blows on the cooler and the pump. One of the key things about cooling the air first, is that you're not putting hot moist air into the tank. A simple transmission cooler takes a TON of heat out of the air.

@1414141x 4 жыл бұрын

The most organized and clean workshop I have seen ! Lots of materials and equipment all clean and well organized. Do you use this workshop ? Where is the dust and wood shavings ? Great video.

@Smurphenstein 5 жыл бұрын

Looks good to me. You have a great set up. Subscribed!

@pazzy4501 3 жыл бұрын

well done and nice work you did 👍🏻

@rayadams5076 Ай бұрын

Helpful, thanks.

@georgespangler1517 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job,,I think I'll do copper also,,makes a classy looking job

@danieherholdt6701 6 жыл бұрын

Very good jimbo

@willpenny5001 6 жыл бұрын

Wow a plasma table, nice.

@tombarlow6176 3 жыл бұрын

Good job

@mxrider2strokebraaap54 6 жыл бұрын

Really nice👍

@JerichoRally 4 жыл бұрын

I thought it was a no-no to have solid connections from the compressor (to, say, the wall) because of the vibration?

@j-rocsk 22 күн бұрын

It is, this is done wrong.

@robthewaywardwoodworker9956 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice set up Jimbo. One thing that I did differently than your's is that I used pressure rated braided stainless line between the compressor and the rest of the system to eliminate any vibration from the compressor. I also put my dryer right after the compressor so that all my tools benefit from dry air (we don't have the humidity that you folks do in Cali!). Anyway, just another idea for you and your KZfaq followers. Cheers.

@Jcreek201 6 жыл бұрын

Called an isolation hose and it's the right way to do it. Prevents compressor vibrations from resonating into the rest of the system and also the wall. Not only does it help preserve solder joints and reduce stress on the compressor it also reduces noise by preventing the compressor from using the wall as a resonance chamber.

@fightzoid 6 жыл бұрын

Yup

@medicineman1202 6 жыл бұрын

Wayward Woodworker where did you guys get the flex hose?

@mrstanskaggs1 6 жыл бұрын

ebay has the 1/2" 2.5' at around $15. Harbor freight carries one 3/8" for $6... My lines are 1/2 though..I think they call them "leader hose".. but I suppose it might be called isolation hose possibly.

@underourrock 5 жыл бұрын

I agree with all the comments about adding the stainless steel braided isolation hose. Vibrating your lines isn't good over time. Also, look into an after cooler for your compressor pump. If you plumb the compressor pump through a aluminum condenser unit, then through a drain section and a check valve before going into your tank, you'll get little or no water in the tank. Less water in the air means less work for your air dryer before the plasma unit.

@whatchulookinat338 6 жыл бұрын

Great vids and sweet shop but am I the only one who believes in flexible line connections to compressors?

@joelmatarondovlog2722 4 жыл бұрын

Good day boss I like your video its best for me to learn.thank you

@franktvonline4313 5 жыл бұрын

great video

@stickyleg6541 6 жыл бұрын

Great channel. Subscribed

@D3ntNL 6 жыл бұрын

So your copper pipe goes directly in to your compressor? Doesn't give that a whole lot of racket and noise every time the compressor kicks in? And if it does give whole lot of noise, then you will most likely shake things apart on the joints. I would recommend a short piece of flexible tubing between the copper and the compressor. That way any shaking from the compressor will not be transferred in to the copper.

@JimbosGarage 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching , Ya that would have been a good thing to do. I will keep an a eye on it if there are any problems i will change it. Jimbos garage!

@richardbohlingsr3490 6 жыл бұрын

Check one more thing off the to do list. Well done.

@Here-2-Learn 5 жыл бұрын

Wish I had a shop like that

@toddpaulsen1396 5 жыл бұрын

I should do the same for my everlast plasma cutter setup.

@JesusMartinez-rv3jg 6 жыл бұрын

You should do a video on how to do a shop crane

@TheBritishCitrus 6 жыл бұрын

reminded me a bit of AvE's videos when you told the camera to focus lol, I could just imagine him saying, "Focus, you Fuck!"

@freedomhomesteader6527 6 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking Jimbo has seen a couple of AVE’s videos

@tsukasaknoell1812 5 жыл бұрын

Nice....i think im goin have to take my air compressor to the next level....ive got the same compressor ......without all the plumbing and it sucks dragging that frikin hose around....

@chrismccallus7374 5 жыл бұрын

Good Show!!

@TwistedBinderz 5 жыл бұрын

I actually didn't know you could use copper for air lines. Like your channel btw.

@markc6714 3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it be more sensible to put the moisture filter on the input of the compressor so the tank is dry?. If the tank still contains moisture it's still prone to rusting over time.

@1707026132 5 жыл бұрын

Buen trabajo

@chipsammich2078 Жыл бұрын

How has this system worked for you? How long does the desiccant last? Does any water ever get past the filter?

@josemanueljimenezpadilla3136 2 жыл бұрын

nice video

@soulie12000 6 жыл бұрын

by grinding the copper coupling , you have weakened the fitting , the continuall expension and contraction of the pipes may cause cracking and possible injury , I would replace it with another , or use a Conex fitting , easy to remove if needed later .

@quentinsherratt7969 6 жыл бұрын

Smart man 🎯💯

@petercosta5081 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jimbo just watching your video with the air dryer system I'm wondering what kind you used the name brand

@Bigtwin88 6 жыл бұрын

Great looking shop Jumbo... I like..l

@JimbosGarage 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Donald, Jimbos garage!

@billhealy4188 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, clean install. Wondering why you wouldn’t dry all of the air instead of just the plasma table air

@hhprogressiveconstruction1140 6 жыл бұрын

They sell copper fittings that don’t have the bump on the coupling for what you where trying to do .

@Alexa-sk3pn 6 жыл бұрын

👍Their call repair couplings

@matthewmumma1831 6 жыл бұрын

or slip fittings..

@Crewsy 6 жыл бұрын

Yes they do but that would have meant that Jim would have to drive to get one and he already has a regular coupling and a die grinder. Nothing wrong with how Jim did it.

@russthibault8800 6 жыл бұрын

Your soldering is much better than the plumber did at my house 👍🏻

@chvydrptop 3 жыл бұрын

Looking at the final part 12:47, if you ever need to remove or change your air dryer how would you do that?

@leonardshannon9999 6 жыл бұрын

nice.

@chrisbreidenbaugh3697 6 жыл бұрын

How about installing some unions???

@ZILAwelds 6 жыл бұрын

I love that shirt ! Lol

@digipixsa2376 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, and nice garage! Where did you find the air dryer/filter?

@CurtisHulme 6 жыл бұрын

Your opinion on using copper pipe vs. black pipe for the air lines? Keep up the good work. AND thank you for not turning the camera all over the place while holding it, it's saved me from having seizures....

@JimbosGarage 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Curtis, I just thought it would be cleaner and easier. Jimbos garage!

@single_cam9199 3 жыл бұрын

Whats the fitting with the thread for the dryer wasn't coming up on depo search

@exportedafrican 6 жыл бұрын

I cracked up when you said the fitting had a "tit".. Haven't worked with my dad to hear that in a long time! 😊

@justfishing6067 5 жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to have my next door neighbor whom is an hvac tech help me with my air lines. All copper is hvac grade (700+psi rated), and he tought me how to solder. One tip, file down the sloppy solders and rub the joints with valve grinding compound to smooth them out. I had to do that every time i did a sloppy solder, or else my neighbor would give me a hard time... lol

@glynowilliams 2 жыл бұрын

Right out of your compressor you should have put a moisture trap drop leg to exhaust any moisture before it hits the rest of the system...

@georgespangler1517 4 жыл бұрын

A t with down drop in place of 90 would save A lot of water issue before separator,

@bjputvain 4 жыл бұрын

Question I’m Looking to buy a 10hr 80gal 2-stage one and it recommends 60a breaker and it has 40a running and 80a start up. I don’t understand electric all i know is my old compressor has 8/2 cable rated at i believe 45a and i have a 50a double pull breaker. I’m a little confused why they reconnect a 60a breaker but they say it’s 80a start us. Can someone tell me if I’m ok with my 8/2 and 50a breaker or so i need to update my line. Any help appreciated.

@CocoLobo_ 6 жыл бұрын

Nice set up! I've thought about using copper pipes for my shop. Nice to see someone did it. Any negatives with it? Besides the cost lol

@JimbosGarage 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, No, Cost is the only bummer, But it is over and works good! Jimbos garage!

@AztecWarrior69 5 жыл бұрын

Looks great except you should have used unions at the coupling, you made into a failure point, and at the dryer. The way it is now if you had a leak and needed to fix it you would have a hard time and would have to add union anyway. Same goes for adding or replacing parts.

@bradpaulp 4 жыл бұрын

Great explanations. Quick question: the fitting that goes from the copper pipe and has a thread on other end of it, what is that called! Whenever I look up “copper piping to air fitting” it’s just people putting it together but never showing that fitting you showed! I have a small compressor that I’m trying to run a couple lines to it.

@Gen01Lee 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same issue right now. I’m going to try a actual plumbing store and see if I can find something. Did you ever?

@GardnersGarage 6 жыл бұрын

Focuuus! FOCUUUUS!

@OldManTruck 3 жыл бұрын

"I just don't want to blow the guts out of this thing...clears throat... again..." LOL

@derekmoore1612 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too. Best part of the video.

@arinehim 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jimbo, Thanks for the video. I'm looking to set up my own air compressor system at my house. Key things I'm looking to use in my shop are pneumatic tools, air to blast & clean dust away/blowing up car tires, and finally, I wanted to connect up to a sand blasting cabinet. I was looking at regulators and dryers and some also had lubricators on them as well. Would the lubricator be bad for my sand blasting cabinet? Also if I am using the same line for my tools that I am using to blow up car tires would the lubricated air be bad for the car tires/rims? If so then I would just buy the individual regulators and lubricate the air at a specific location but I wanted to get your thoughts on that. Thanks

@scroungasworkshop4663 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Aaron, an oiler would be very bad for your sandblaster. Oil and grease are the absolute worse thing for a sandblaster because it can cause the media to clump together and also contaminate your surfaces. Items that come out of the sandblaster are pretty well ready to paint or powder coat requiring just a quick rinse with solvent to remove blasting dust. Water is ok but can cause flash rusting. Obviously never sandblast oily or greasy parts so degrease properly first. On YT you will see some people use paint stripper before sandblasting and this is good too as the stripper loosens the paint which makes blasting quicker and easier and reduces the amount of crap in the media. I normally don’t bother with the stripper unless the item has several coats of enamel paint then it really helps. Using air powered tools is extremely inefficient as only about 10% of the total energy used goes to powering the tools, the rest goes to compressing the air to drive them. I have actually gone away from air tools and mainly use cordless tools now instead. They’re heaps more efficient as I don’t have to fire up the compressor to run them, convenient as they don’t have a hose connected to them, they’re a hell of a lot quieter and they sit on my bench ready to go. If you look at mechanical workshops most are using cordless tools now. Even my local tyre shop use cordless impact guns. If you want to run an oiler just tap off another air line before the oiler. I have been using air tools for 40 years and never bothered with an oiler, I just put a few drops of oil in the tools every few months and I never had one fail. Now after all that the sandblaster is my go to method for cleaning the rust and crap off projects I’m restoring and I wouldn’t be without it. It gets in to every nook and cranny that a wire wheel can’t and it’s fast and clean. If you’re serious about a sandblaster THE most important thing is air supply so buy the biggest air compressor you can afford and have the electrical power to run. Personally I would look to buy a good second hand compressor as your money will go a lot further (bigger) than a new one. I use a triple cylinder compressor and I’m about to add another double cylinder unit, so two compressors to increase the psi I can run continuously for sandblasting. Both were purchased used by the way. I hope this helps, cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

@PeterHatch-mx7zc 3 жыл бұрын

Where buy the air dryers??thks

@davidwatsonii9469 6 жыл бұрын

SO YOU DONT USE A FLEX JOINT BETWEEN YOUR TANK AND THE LINES??

@1999C2996 3 жыл бұрын

"I don't want to blow the guts out of this thing...(cough) ....again" 😄

@kierancarter8369 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah i've watched this video a couple of times and just caught this too.

@oldmanrock7542 4 жыл бұрын

Nice shop. I keep my big compressor in a separate shed. To noisy.

@METALSOULJAHGAMING 6 жыл бұрын

what size table and cost

@rodolfosantana1104 6 жыл бұрын

I’d like to know what brand the dryer setup is and where you got it ? I need to get one for my plasma table as well , how has it held up since installed

@JimbosGarage 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Rodolfo, I got it at Htp America, Or USAWeld.com Jimbo!

@bstceltics4 6 жыл бұрын

Some reason I always thought copper would be a bad idea for 150psi but you seem to have had no problems with it in my shop we run sch 40

@JimbosGarage 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Kenneth, I have had no problems with the copper. Jimbo!

@bstceltics4 6 жыл бұрын

JIMBO'S GARAGE idk why I didnt think it would work ive used copper and brass fittings on some of my air tools lol just one of those things I didnt know what I was thinking at the time

@oldmanrock7542 4 жыл бұрын

I had sch 40 blow apart on me. I bought air line shop kit. Worked out well.

@melgross 6 жыл бұрын

I’m uncomfortable about removing the dimples from the inside. They’re pressed in, so the metal inside is coming from the normal wall. Remove that, and the wall in that place is half, or less, than normal. The solder may not help the strength there. It’s now a point of failure. I would have bought a Union. That’s made for this purpose.

@HondaMechanic1 6 жыл бұрын

Any compressors I've seen has a short flex hose right at the compressor because of vibration , I know you said the compressor is bolted down but it is still going to vibrate ..

@1995dresser 5 жыл бұрын

Your using Copper for air line very good I always tell people to use it . but there are still people hell bent on using Black Iron pipe for Air nothing but Rust in the lines

@thenetwerx 5 жыл бұрын

Looks good! I'm designing a new air compressor and routed air line solution for my garage right now to run air tools and the Miller plasma I just bought. I'm also an HTP fan and considering their Max Air system. Question: I'm also here in the L.A. area and was wondering how often have you had to dry out the desiccant from the Max Air system (if ever at this point?) Also, have you done any kind of testing to see what's coming out of the line that may not be getting caught by the filters (spraying against a paper towel for example?)

@JimbosGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Tim, I haven't had to dry out the system yet, It has a view window at the bottom of the filter with purple pellets in it, I think when the pellets change color it is time to clean it out and replace the pellets. Don't quote me on that, I'm just guessing. I checked the air system out to the plasma cutter and the air is dry, No moisture! Jimbo!

@thenetwerx 5 жыл бұрын

@@JimbosGarage Awesome! Thanks Jim, and Happy New Year!!

@mrstanskaggs1 6 жыл бұрын

Why did you not put a leader hose between the compressor and the copper lines to isolate vibrations? I would be worried with vibration causing a blowout there.. Very good video in my opinion...

@JimbosGarage 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Stan, That is a good idea as many viewers have mentioned the same thing. That is on my list to change. Jimbo!