| Viair Compressor Copper Coil [message #347972] |
Mon, 16 September 2019 20:31  |
Angel Rodriguez
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Hi all,
I have a leak in the copper coil connected at the air compressor. Is the copper coil necessary in the system or can I replace it with something else?
And if anyone can fill me in on its purpose it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Angel Rodriguez
San Jose, CA
1978 23' Birchhaven
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| Re: Viair Compressor Copper Coil [message #347973 is a reply to message #347972] |
Mon, 16 September 2019 20:44  |
C Boyd
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Sir, which system do you have? Electro level with one compressor and a small storage tank or Electro level II with 2 compressors and no tank? If you have the single compressor are you referring to the compressed air line from the compressor to storage tank?
Angel Rodriguez wrote on Mon, 16 September 2019 21:31Hi all,
I have a leak in the copper coil connected at the air compressor. Is the copper coil necessary in the system or can I replace it with something else?
And if anyone can fill me in on its purpose it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: Viair Compressor Copper Coil [message #347977 is a reply to message #347974] |
Mon, 16 September 2019 21:02 |
C Boyd
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I also have the Electro level with a Viair compressor and it has a steel braided line going to compressor. I tried to attach photo but it seems mine was to big and it had trouble resizing to photo site. I believe your copper coil is a PO addition. The new kid on the block is copper-nickel tubing that is stronger, easier to put a loop for vibration, and easier to double flare.
Angel Rodriguez wrote on Mon, 16 September 2019 21:47I have the Electro level with one compressor and a small storage tank . I attached a photo
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: Viair Compressor Copper Coil [message #347979 is a reply to message #347977] |
Mon, 16 September 2019 21:13 |
C Boyd
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Well I just saw your pic, the copper line you refer to is from tank to solenoids? Most of the small lines are OEM plastic ( nylon?). I like it and use the brass DOT reusable push on connector fittings but the DOT air line fittings with the inserts inside the tubing work good also. On mine the solenoids are held together and connected with hard threaded pipe with plastic control air lines.
C Boyd wrote on Mon, 16 September 2019 22:02I also have the Electro level with a Viair compressor and it has a steel braided line going to compressor. I tried to attach photo but it seems mine was to big and it had trouble resizing to photo site. I believe your copper coil is a PO addition. The new kid on the block is copper-nickel tubing that is stronger, easier to put a loop for vibration, and easier to double flare.
Angel Rodriguez wrote on Mon, 16 September 2019 21:47I have the Electro level with one compressor and a small storage tank . I attached a photo
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: Viair Compressor Copper Coil [message #347980 is a reply to message #347977] |
Mon, 16 September 2019 21:15 |
Ken Burton
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The air coming out of the compressor is is very warm / hot. That coil is there to lengthen the air path and give the compressed air a chance to cool down. It you also have a water filter and bowl this allows the moisture a chance to condense to water before hitting the filter. If you do not have the water separator then the coil does not have much use other than to cool the air some.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: Viair Compressor Copper Coil [message #347983 is a reply to message #347979] |
Mon, 16 September 2019 21:34 |
C Boyd
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If your copper coil goes from steel braded line to check valve on tank, I really don't think it is even needed. Possibly you have some small leaks that keep the compressor running more than needed and PO was trying to cool it down as Ken says.
C Boyd wrote on Mon, 16 September 2019 22:13Well I just saw your pic, the copper line you refer to is from tank to solenoids? Most of the small lines are OEM plastic ( nylon?). I like it and use the brass DOT reusable push on connector fittings but the DOT air line fittings with the inserts inside the tubing work good also. On mine the solenoids are held together and connected with hard threaded pipe with plastic control air lines.
C Boyd wrote on Mon, 16 September 2019 22:02I also have the Electro level with a Viair compressor and it has a steel braided line going to compressor. I tried to attach photo but it seems mine was to big and it had trouble resizing to photo site. I believe your copper coil is a PO addition. The new kid on the block is copper-nickel tubing that is stronger, easier to put a loop for vibration, and easier to double flare.
Angel Rodriguez wrote on Mon, 16 September 2019 21:47I have the Electro level with one compressor and a small storage tank . I attached a photo
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: Viair Compressor Copper Coil [message #347988 is a reply to message #347985] |
Mon, 16 September 2019 23:06 |
Ken Burton
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Angel Rodriguez wrote on Mon, 16 September 2019 21:40That makes sense. I think its safe for me to remove it now that I upgraded to the viair
The coil has nothing to do with the brand of compressor used. It is there to cool the air and allow moisture to condense to a liquid so it can be captured by the filter / trap rather than condense later in the bottom of the tank, check valve, or electric valve / solenoids.
I would not remove it.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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