[TheForge] separate air systems or split system?

[Andrew Vida]

I would use two separate systems.  It is simpler, more reliable, and 
less trouble to correct if something goes wrong and the "clean" lines 
become contaminated with oil.  You will find out just how much fun it 
will be to have to clean out 1/2" line if contamination occurs.

terry l. ridder wrote:
> hello;
> 
> there are two basic uses of compressed air in the shop; pneumatic tools
> and spray painting. spray painting requires dry oil-free air while the
> pneumatic tools require lubrication and dry air. currently each tool is
> oiled when it is put into use this is okay for now put not what i would
> like for the new shop. in laying out the new air system i can either
> create two independent compressed air systems one for spray painting and
> one for everything else or a split system that use the same compressors
> and air receivers but separate piping systems.
> 
> i would be interested in hearing how others have dealt with this.
> 
> 

-- 

     -Andy Vida

             /\
        __  /  \  __
        \ \/ /\ \/ /   Proof Technologies Inc.
         \ \/  \ \/    IV&V, Project and Program Management
         /\_\__/\ \    Coming soon: parts for Star Reloaders
        / ____/ /_ \   (304) 466-0789
       /_/  \  /  \_\  osan at netlabs.net
             \/