A little off topic

At 00:44 29 March 2009, Fred Blair wrote:
I know this is not a glider question, but it is for a gliderport.

Does anyone know of any pipe other than metal that can withstand 150 psi
for a paint booth application.

I need to run 300 ft. from the compressor to the booth.

Thanks,
Fred

As Monty Python would say, "And now for something completely different."
It certainly won't be any cheaper, but have you considered stringing
electricity to the other end of the building so you could put the
compressor near the paint booth? You could put in drops for batter
chargers, lights, etc, along the way. Wire may have to be pretty big to
avoid voltage drop.

As others have said, if it is a temporary thing, PVC could work. If it is
a long term plumbing installation, go iron or copper. And unless you are
running pretty big diameter pipe, you will get pretty health pressure
losses, especially if you are running any high volume spray rig. So, you
will have to set considerably higher pressure at your regulator to get the
pressure you need when you pull the trigger and start the air to flowing.

My two cents.

Steve Leonard

Originally Posted by Steve Leonard[_2_]

At 00:44 29 March 2009, Fred Blair wrote:
I know this is not a glider question, but it is for a gliderport.

Does anyone know of any pipe other than metal that can withstand 150 psi
for a paint booth application.

I need to run 300 ft. from the compressor to the booth.

Thanks,
Fred

As Monty Python would say, "And now for something completely different."
It certainly won't be any cheaper, but have you considered stringing
electricity to the other end of the building so you could put the
compressor near the paint booth? You could put in drops for batter
chargers, lights, etc, along the way. Wire may have to be pretty big to
avoid voltage drop.

As others have said, if it is a temporary thing, PVC could work. If it is
a long term plumbing installation, go iron or copper. And unless you are
running pretty big diameter pipe, you will get pretty health pressure
losses, especially if you are running any high volume spray rig. So, you
will have to set considerably higher pressure at your regulator to get the
pressure you need when you pull the trigger and start the air to flowing.

My two cents.

Steve Leonard

I would advise against having an electric motor or electrical system near a spray booth.
If you are doing this, keep in mind high pressure flammable paint and thinners dont mix well with sparks

Check the frequency of use, a small supply pipe and local resevoir may suit well, as posted above


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