Air compressor line question

[roccit_53 at scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca (C Boyko)]

On 11:07:06 am 11/13/05 chris gonzalez <chris24g@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Metal piping is best, but I don't think having the pipe below the
> ground is a good idea. The cold pipe will pull moisture from the
> compressed air (which is good), but you need a way to drain the water
> when it collects in the pipe. There is a good diagram at tptools.com.
> In your case you are probably better off just getting a reel and a
> long 5/16" air hose. You will need a water separator after the hose to
> get rid of any moisture in the line. There is a pressure drop as you
> get farther away, so you will have to raise the pressure at the
> regulator to compensate. I can use my air tools over 50 ft. with no
> problem.
> HTH
>
>Thanks for the tips. Problem is there is a driveway between the two
buildings, so anything above ground would have vehicles passing over it. So
condensation is the big issue then. I'll check out that site, and thanks.
Cathy