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i recently got my rapidaire fast pipe system and am laying it out for the shop.
i will be putting a port for the newell to be on shop air.
the question is this......should i put a check valve inline to the newell so if a massive air leak happens in the newell that the shop air doesnt deplete and run for however long i am out of the shop?
thanks
tom
2014 Haulmark 40' Super C on Freightliner Cascadia ISX15 Easton 13 speed
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I would.
Jon & Chris Everton
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has any of you used the Prevost Safety air line couplers?
tom
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How would a check valve to the Newell protect the shop compressor? Wouldn't it just prevent air from flowing from the Newell to the shop compressor?
Forest & Cindy Olivier
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Yea. Duh
So what would I do to protect the shop from the Newell
Tom
2014 Haulmark 40' Super C on Freightliner Cascadia ISX15 Easton 13 speed
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Former Owner 1999 45'8" Newell Coach 526 Series 60
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Isn't there a device for propane systems that shuts off flow in case of large leaks?
Maybe something like that would work.
Forest & Cindy Olivier
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Just use a manual ball valve & shut off air from compressor to Newell when you are going to be out of the shop for extended times.
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Just turn off the compressor, then you'll only loose a tank of air...
Jimmy
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I installed a Heavy Duty light switch right in the box where my shop light switches are. When I leave the shop I can shut the compressor off when I shut the lights off.
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Tom: why would a massive air leak in the coach be much more likely than a similar size leak elsewhere in your shop air system?
Jon Kabbe
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