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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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I was thinking about trying to use tractor trailer air line to plum my shop. it comes in different sizes should I use 5/8 or 1/2

1/2 is.60 a foot
5/8 is 1.09 a foot
brass is $3 $4 a piece
with my discount
 
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 11:32 PM
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I'd use the 5/8" myself.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 05:37 AM
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Definitely 5/8''.

More volume, less pressure drop.

Air tools would run more efficiently.
 
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