Air compressor/Air line setup

[tsmithae]

I've been doing a LOT of research to get myself up to speed for the imminent painting that will be occurring eventually.  I have so far stumbled upon a Devilbiss Plus paint gun for a steal that I will be picking up this weekend.  I have also been doing a lot of reading on keeping contaminants from getting into your air hose and eventually your paint.  

Is there anyone here that has set up their garage/shop/etc with air lines?  What are you using - black/galv./copper? What are you utilizing for water traps/seperaors/desiccant driers/etc?

I intend to build a water cooler on the wall behind the compressor that will consist of several vertical pipes, turn-arounds, and drop offs with valves at every lower U. I plan on using a flexible hose to connect the tank output to the piping and will have a quick connect mounted on the wall with potential for running piping around the garage with other quick connects strategically placed. 

Thoughts, concerns, recommendations?

[Dmichels]

Where do you live? If the humidity level is normally low you will have less of a problem. Hot moist compressed air needs to be cooled in order for the water to condense out. Your loops may work OK on cool days but on a hot day by the hot compressor there efectiveness will be comprimised. If you trully want dry air the only answer is a refirgerated dryer $$$$$. A store bought water seperater works ok Use a drip leg at the bottom of every air drop. Make sure any water that condenses in the lines will not collect in any low spots. I think some companies sell platic lines that are air line rated that are easy to work with.
Dave

[John_Kunkel]

A good quality water trap would be a lot less hassle than that plumbing nightmare.