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Learn the best design for plumbing your air compressor and what type of piping you should use.

By Richard Tendick This story originally appeared in American Woodworker September 2006, issue #123. September 2006, issue #123 Purchase this back issue.

Air Piping Layout

DanAmAir offers a fast, flexible and easy to modify aluminum pipe system for compressed air. The company says the components are reusable and interchangeable, which enables immediate and easy layout modifications. Push-to-connect technology also eliminates the need to thread, solder or glue pipe. DanAm says its aluminum pipe system also significantly reduces plant energy costs by increasing efficiency, reducing pressure drops and eliminating leaks. Pipe sizes are 1/2" to 6".

Learn the best design for plumbing your air compressor and what type of piping you should use.

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Learn the best design for plumbing your air compressor and what type of piping you should use.