DIY Compressed Air System

For those that live in humid environments... In addition to the really nice dryer used in the video, it's not a bad idea to have a water trap and filter at each air station. Another tip: When you start your main loop, run it right up snug against the ceiling, then slightly slant the pipe as you run it around the garage so that it is going just slightly downhill. In other words, you'll be moving the pipe down the wall slightly as you go. This makes sure that any remaining water will run down to the next water filter at your next air station. Another reason for wanting water traps/filters at each drop: The hot air will continue to cool and water will condense out of it even after it has gone through the large dryer shown in the video. That's the reason he needed to have 25 feet of hose before the dryer.... to allow the air to cool somewhat before reaching the dryer. The problem is the air will continue to cool down and shed moisture after it has left the initial drying canister. That's why you want to have a trap/filter right next to where you'll be plugging in your tool. Drying canisters/filters/traps can't remove all of the moisture in the air. They can only trap the moisture that the air is shedding as it cools down. The air will continue to cool off and shed water all the way to the tool you're using. So it's important to filter the water out as close to the air temperature that the tool is going to "see" as possible. One last tip: It's not a bad idea to use one of those cheap see-through water filters right at your tool connection. That way you'll see if you're in need of additional water trapping/filtering, and you have one last chance to dry the air before it enters the tool. You'll only rust out an expensive tool once before you learn the importance of dry air.

Ah yes doing a bit of air line upgrades here too. Those leaks can be a bugger. Thanks Jer!

Three years later...and still very useful information. Thanks ( and I love the Spyderco Stretch, I have one too )

A canadian licking cold metal. ..most of learned that lesson before walking...lol

That would be so handy in my shop.... thanks for the laugh with the Christmas story moment on that manifold!!

Nice to see Canadian companies sponsoring Canadians!

When I originally plumbed my compressor in my 1200 square foot shop I had drops all over the place. Now I have a 100 ft hose reel in the middle of the shop and eventually disconnected the rest because I never used them. The hose reel is so easy to keep the hose neat and out of the way.

I thought myself, DON’T DO THE TONGUE TOUCH!!! Lol. Nice job on the air lines!👍

The "tongue test' gets you all the time.🤣

I used to build houses and commercial projects. I had an old plumber who use to work in natural gas’s installations. He told me the trick and it has never failed me especially with gas and compressed air installations. He used to tell the people he oversaw, “DO IT ONCE AND DO IT RIGHT”! Best regards. Richard

Hi Jeremy, I love your funny video. You are so personable. I have laughed a lot. Thank you for that entertaining time.

What an awesome set up! I've been looking at one of the retracting line set ups for my garage but when we move again I'll have to remember this set up.

I am a collision shop sales rep for my day job. Your garage’s air flow set up is now neater than most body shops 😂🤣, they just drag 100ft air hoses around.

Oh boy Jeremy. I laughed out loud so hard when I saw you stick you tounge to the aluminum. Great air system by the way haha. Shop improvements always feel so good eh?

I never want to see someone get hurt for the sake of a laugh... But... That made my morning. Hope your tongue is okay. It's also good to see that we all have our 'oops' moments. Stay safe my friend.

I installed the 1/2 inch system in my basement love it

Good job!! I've got to to do this soon

Great system. We’ve used something similar in large dental offices. The only suggestion I would make is putting the oil/water separator before your dryer. That drying medium works great to get water out, but will fail prematurely due to the oil coming from your compressor. Thanks again for all your vids

nice, always wanted one of those!

nice Benchmade Griptilian 550 - 1 I got mine 2 years ago still works great. PS nice shop update love your videos and keep up the great work buddy. PPs. I don't know if you remember me saying about a knife drawing contest. and you replied with (maybe when i reach a certain Milestone on Instagram or YouTube)