I agree totally. Just use teflon tape to seal the threads. You can get the black pipe in 1/2" increments; so, no need to cut and thread anymore.
Terry On Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:37:56 -0600you write: > >Dale, >If you are looking for long term use I would suggest you go with the half inch >black pipe. Unless you are using three eighth hose > it could becomerestrictive for some uses. The black pipe you would easy to > come by pipe fittings and just have to reduce down to > quarter inch for the quick disconnect fittings. The female ends are usually > screwed to the pipe and the male end is on the mova >ble hose. The female being biggger is less apt to be damaged and less pointed >for us blind folk to bang into. You would probably > run this up along the basement ceiling so don't forget drip legs at the > bottom of each verticle drop. I have these drip legs te >rminating with a valve for easy water removal, but a cap screwed over the end >of a pipe nipple serves well also. Haven't drained >mine in two years, but it doesn't get a lot of use. . For valving look for >ball valves that are rated correctly. Usually stamped > like o a g or g a o. I don't remember the order, but meaning it is > rated for oil, air, and gas. I think you find the pipe i >s competative with the bunch of hoses needed. Hope this helps some >Ron
