Thread: pneumatic tubing swelling
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Unread 05-02-2015, 15:37
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Re: pneumatic tubing swelling
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Originally Posted by Jon Stratis View Post
...It also comes with a steel mesh leader hose - this is considered part of the compressor (per last year's Q &A, at least... I haven't seen it asked this year yet), and can be used to help ensure the tubing is well away from the hot parts of the compressor!
Al chimed in with his opinion earlier this year (I know, that doesn't make it official )

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
As a caveat, the Viair above comes with a stainless steel hose that is required for operation by the manufacturer. The hose helps dissipate the heat generated by the compressor and compressed air.
but, at last check, hasn't been posted to the Q&A yet.

(We've used it in the past, but don't expect to this year - our pneumatic load isn't that high.)
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