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pex w/ air...

clammy
clammy Member Posts: 3,156
in THE MAIN WALL
I have seen pex used for air lines but in all sitution there where air driers and holding tanks and all the compressed air had all moisture removed mostly in automated assemble line equipment ,have also seen it used in smalll labs with no promblems and for many years at that peace and good luck clammy

R.A. Calmbacher L.L.C. HVAC
NJ Master HVAC Lic.
Mahwah, NJ
Specializing in steam and hydronic heating

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  • kpc_40
    kpc_40 Member Posts: 62
    has anyone used....

    pex for compressed air lines or pex-al-pex... say in a workshop. It is rated for it.. or should I say it is rated 160 73f ...water pressure. I realize blac iron or copper would be better. trying to save some $$$$.
  • lee_7
    lee_7 Member Posts: 457


    We have used "KITEC" for air lines before in a large warehouse from a big remote compressor and it has held up great.
  • World Plumber
    World Plumber Member Posts: 389


    The pex looks and feels a lot like air brake tubing. I have been using the air brake tube for 20 years to move the water heater while working on the floor. But that is taking many years longer than planed.
  • EJ hoffman
    EJ hoffman Member Posts: 126
    don't do it

    air compressors are not all oilless oil eats pex. also what about the uv rating?
  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 23,167
    didn't Kitec have an air line system

    in the works at one point in time? Was it a different tube altogether?
    I have seen other plastic airline systems installed in shops recently, with push fittings. Maybe under the Kessler brand?

    hr
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
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