CHEAP DIY AFTERCOOLER for cool DRY air on a 60 gallon compressor

[@HiTek3]

FYI your pipe cutter with the black handle have a deburring tool built in. On the back of the tool is a black "blade" that flips out like a Swiss army knife and is used to debur pipe after a cut.

[@anonimous2451]

Used compression fittings on a 175 psi unit and did none of those ferrule indents on the tube. No leaks and no failures to date. Did not have a flaring tool so rolled the dice and came out perfect. It should be noted that over tightening those compression ferrules RUIN them. Be careful, brass is soft and compressing slightly works just fine. Snug + a bump = perfection.

[@camyota]

I was wondering about that. Every video I've seen on compression fittings the just slid the nut and sleeve on a straight tube and tightened it down. BUT when I've taken them apart on lines installed from the factory on air compressors they had those rolled intentions on the tube.

[@billbarney4937]

you can use a hydraulic hose. ive seen them used on high pressure air compressors at a factory i used to work at. never had any problems

[@fatbuddycat]

ONLY you could pull off such a thorough, quirky and entertaining video like this and still remain completely educational. Really awesome, I've been seeing a lot of videos about air compressor explosions so it's nice to see it done safely!

[@megoingfast]

Huge concern for me, safety, for sure. No kinks in lines, high PSI parts, clean to not have as much vibration wear, secured, and SLOW testing on compression step ups. Sourced radiator people have been doing this with for a while as well. :)

[@Wolfpacker]

Exactly the video i was looking for to do this project! Many thanks.

[@rnel2557]

That was a unique installation technic with the tubing. I hope it works for you.

[@Sly_MaC]

Great video and I will be using this for a reference when I do the same thing. My only critique is the needle nose pliers. There’s a tool on the back of the pipe cutter for exactly that purpose.

[@megoingfast]

the deburring tool never makes it as smooth as I want is all lol Thanks!

[@billbarney4937]

ptft hose with stainless steel braid (some rated to 1500psi) to go between the 8an fittings

[@brycestewart3181]

I have never seen a groove, compression is compression, or so I thought. Must be for extra pressure. Thx for sharing

[@goldenmask1293]

Good tips on this mod, especially liked the DIY "groover" tube cutter! I do have a question about your connections to the Derale cooler, correct me if I'm wrong but aren't those AN or JIC fittings on the cooler? Some weird 37 deg on the flange(45 deg being most common). You seem to have used regular 1/2" flare nuts, aren't those 45 deg? Did I miss something there? Will they need a JIC flare nut and a 37 deg flare on the tube for the cooler end connections? Just trying to figure out what fittings I need to get. Thanks Again GM

[@IzziedeD]

Good vid! Liked and Sub'd. I like this approach to adapting the the new hardline to the head on the compressor. I have the husky version and the approach I am taking is drilling and tapping the ports on the head to 1/2" NPT, adapted to 5/8" compression fittings. The a combination of soldered and compression fittings. The radiator I got was the same kind but with the hose barbs, which I cut off and soldered 3/8 to 1/2" adapters. I believe the radiator is called 1/2" but that's OD for tubing, which unfortunately makes the radiator the smallest tube in the system. Also got a bigger check valve. I am also toying with the idea of changing the motor pulley to get more cfm since the head is a bit less restricted.

[@anthonyrochon3907]

I have a 9hp gas powered, 30lb tank. It has a 1" npt outlet on compressor to tank. I'm concerned about the pressure if I was to go direct to rad first. That's 1" not 1/2" or 3/4" like everyone else's compressor seems to be.

[@TacoStand500]

Awesome homemade aftercooler for air compressors for DIY ers that need dry air!

[@JVR_Funwithdesign]

Great explanation. However I'm going to point out a major flaw in your methods and it can lead to some serious issues. 1) the cooler you linked to comes with -8AN (equivalent to a ½" tube size) flare fittings. AN fittings are a 37° flare unlike your typical 45 2) most flare tools that people are going to find in hardware stores make 45

[@IzziedeD]

37° tool is also 10x price

[@IzziedeD]

well, maybe 5x

[@m3chanist]

@@IzziedeD it's also an 8° better fit. Only the very edge of the lip will be sealing. A bit of vibration and it will be pissing air.

[@IzziedeD]

@@m3chanist yep, i think a lot of people don't realize there are two styles. i don't have 45° tools or fittings because i don't do any home hvac work. Also, even with a 37° flare, the 45° tub nuts won't support the flare well against the AN8 on the radiator, although it would be better than a 45° flare. I have seen a 37° flare tool on amazon for $20 that looks similar to his, but he'd have to have the AN fittings to support it. I switched from compression to AN everywhere on my compressor (i have the husky version). I took a different approach to the head. Rather than remaking the o-ring groove, i tapped the head 1/2 NPT and threaded 10AN fitting. Now it's 5/8" tubing all around, except the radiator itself. With the price of brass 45° fittings these days, it's not a huge price jump to use all AN on this setup.

[@plugger410]

-8AN Female to 1/2" Tubing Adapter Fuel Hardline Tube Fitting, 8 AN Female to 1/2 inch Hard Line Connector Aluminum Black Anodized Wondering if something like this might work to switch from the 37 AN flare to a standard 45 (Amazon link)

[@Gen01Lee]

I was thinking someone must have an adapter. I’m not sure on the threads. I have the Dewalt 60 gal and plan to check this week.

[@hobotechMASTER]

how did this hold up? i have some old transmission coolers lying around.

[@78cobra]

Very clean!

[@parrallex5543]

Does the tube NEED to have the grooves? doesnt the compression sleeve create a groove after applying and tighting the nut?

[@G5Hohn]

I recently learned it’s called inverted flare because a regular flare has a female tube nut. Inverted has a male thread on the tube nut.

[@kendavidson7114]

I have been thinking about doing this, what kind of “radiator” is that? Nevermind, I saw the link. It’s a trans cooler, next on my list of stuff to do.

[@megoingfast]

Description has info and link 👍 this radiator has been used by many people for this application for years. Can check the reviews on it for more info too! 😎

[@64b09]

Thanks for posting. Instead of making the groove, could you instead take the compression fittings out of the pump and tank, then replace with 1/2 npt to 1/2 flare? That way the whole system is using flared line? Or are those fitting supper hard to remove and that’s why you opted for the groove style compression fitting?

[@megoingfast]

Very shallow threaded area. Not enough room with the fittings I tried.

[@64b09]

Thank you. I’m heading to hardware store this weekend to gather the fittings.

[@Oldfart511]

Any issues with the unloader valve? Mine is at the tank not the head itself. Don't want it to blow out.

[@troyareson8075]

So I’m not 100% if it is but I tried a 8an orb into the compressor head and it treaded in perfectly

[@markshort9098]

I've been needing an air dryer for a long time but I'm cheap so am going to try a air conditioner radiator out of an old wreaked car, they have larger surface area, they are free if you have a few wreaks in the padok and their made to take higher pressure than any standard compressor will put out

[@alk5749]

What RPM does your pump run at, I’ve got one used and the size of the pulley on the pump and pulley on the motor indicates 2012.5 rpm, that is way too fast, a compressor pump should be around 700-1300 rpm max. Your thoughts?

[@prawnstar502]

can i use air hose instead of tubing for the lines? i only see people using tubing in their videos.. idk why

[@niceguydmm]

I did a mod to mine and it cooled the air great. I do get a air pressure release from the unloader valve for a few seconds I didn't hear before. I assume its holding more pressure in the cooler from the head to the tank and it releasing it. Anyone have that after doing these mods?

[@tylern4986]

Is that just a flareless compression fitting?

[@Tampaboys]

Heck ya buddy that looks like a really sweet set up super clean big like and share from tbc great job bud

[@fatbuddycat]

Lol, I know right. It's just a compressor video but this dude has serious charisma man! Did you see his Tillotson vs Predator 212 comparison/reviews? As good as it gets.

[@Tampaboys]

@@fatbuddycat ya I’ve been watching him for a minute learned a lot from him to super cool he is going to blow up soon I just know it

[@jonbozzy9600]

Gave you like and new sub!! Also posted it on the Langmuir Facebook page!!! Thanks again!!!

[@fatelvis500]

Curious if 4kpsi hydraulic hose could be used instead of having to bend and flare all those lines and connects

[@megoingfast]

Depends on temperature rating and lifespan. The air can be over 300° F coming out of the compressor. Some types of lines wear over time as they inflate and deflate. It's not a steady pressure. Each time the tank reinflates the lines pressurize and depressurize.

[@restorick2378]

Nice video! I'm curious how you're liking the THB auto-drain setup. Thanks!

[@megoingfast]

Easy. Dumps a bit on each fill for hot humid days.

[@privatesender5281]

This seems like a lot of work and effort when you state that a person "should try to run" another 20 to 45 feet of copper pipe to cool down the air further. Also, what causes installing the manifold directly off the anti-vibration hose to be what you called a "no-no"? Is the "no-no" the hose, or is it that the manifold is too close to the compressor tank? If it is the proximity of the manifold to the compressor - why is this a "no-no"? Or, is it something else? Thanks for sharing your solution to the never ending moisture problem!

[@terryrose7424]

Good video

[@jonbozzy9600]

Thanks so much for this video. I been bang my head against the wall trying to do this.

[@Mbice]

How is the Derale transmission/oil cooler doing for you as far as keeping water out of the tank.

[@megoingfast]

After 10 runs in a row I will see a little water in the tank on a humid day, but the amount of water pouring out of the water trap before the tank is FAR greater. I only 1 time have gotten water from the water trap after the tank. Usually about 3 tblspn water from the tank. I use an extended drain hose and suspect that no water is resting in the tank bottom in operation, only in the hose, but cannot confirm.

[@megoingfast]

I run this in a garage with the door open. Can get very humid in there. Bare metal rusts inside of hours in the garage.

[@JamesUpright]

@@megoingfast So you're saying the manifold right off the anti-vibration hose wasn't really a no-no with this cooler and water trap set up?

[@dansopinions1942]

The two wrenches you called crescent wrenches are spanners

[@zoozolplexOne]

thanks for the explanation. !!!

[@lsxjunkie]

Nice video! Could you just use a compression union and cut the stock hardline and mate to a copper line?

[@megoingfast]

Great question! Yes! However, you will need to make sure you use the proper RATED copper line. Even type L line has a lower psi limit than aluminum though many use it.

[@megoingfast]

Copper line also comes in o.d. and i.d. gotta make sure to get the proper size tube for the fittings.

[@masterofnonetv8361]

This is a great setup!

[@jasonb.7152]

Hey the only thing I see is that in my opinion it would work better to route the line into the bottom of the radiator and out of the top for the condensation to settle at the bottom. Just an opinion. Thanks for the video.also where did you get your CNC plasma table?

[@megoingfast]

Thanks! It's langmuir systems xl with water table.

[@kjeldschouten-lebbing6260]

No, with rads you want the hot inlet to always be on the top.

[@PaulThomas-qo9vy]

No, Hot air & steam/moisture in at the top. The logic is that gravity & air flow help push out the condensed moisture droplets to the exit at the bottom. The droplets would not travel opposite of airflow & uphill. Will you be installing a cooler on your air compressor? I will soon adapt a new auto air conditioner condenser for my air compressor. Ok, good luck toward drier, cleaner compressed air. I also recommend a UTube channel called THE Compressor Guru with Bud Stiner. Tell him Paul from S. Central Tx sent you! Cheers!

[@johnnguyen6026]

Nice

[@bryanpoole1894]

I don’t see a parts list

[@camyota]

I really think you are seriously overcomplicating those compression fittings. All you do is cut the tube to length, slide the nut on, slide the sleeve on and tighten it down.

[@daver681]

Good video just learn how to say aluminium.