upgraded/larger fittings/supplier/where from?

[jontawn]

Hi mig-welding people

i've got a little aldi compressor, and (think) I read somewhere on here the fittings (pipe/elbow's/joints etc) were all changed for ones with a larger ID and to facilitate the flow of air a little easier.

So I wondered whether there would be a benefit of upgrading the fittings? (namely, i'd like to use a copper pipe in my little garage to connect rubber hoses to, as opposed to using the standard flexi pipe clipped up, to feed the air reg/water remover/inline oiler (seperate lines)

and where do I purchase these items from? i'm based very near to sheffield, on-line would be easier due to work commitments, but real people in real shops would be cool too )

many thanks,
Jonathan

 

[rtbcomp]

There's a branch of Thorite in Sheffield or I use these people

http://www.airlines-pneumatics.com/webcat/product-index.asp

For mail order.

 

[jontawn]

hi there,

thanks rtbcomp - they do plenty of stuff to keep me out of trouble

I don't suppose anyone who sells 15mm to 1/4"bsp so i can just use 15mm copper pipe as opposed to 10mm..??

ta,
Jonathan

 

[rtbcomp]

I use 15mm and the reduce to 10mm for 3/8 bsp or 8mm for 1/4 and the use compression fittings with bsp threads (some use non-bsp threads - take care!)

I've also managed to solder compression fittings into the old fashioned 1/2 inch bore copper pipe soldered into 15mm o/d capillary fittings.