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BobW said:
My first thought was a length of high quality rubber air hose.
That's all you need.
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Have to push back on this one. I don't see a problem with direct connections. My compressor has been on 24/7 for 20+ years and to this day no cracks or leaks. I've got about 70 feet of soldered copper, plus two 50' auto retracts, and, if I turn off the compressor power, it'll lose maybe 5 pounds in a week or so.
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Your setup is nearly identical to mine as far as securing the compressor. I came out of the tank with a street elbow into a custom-made hose with swivel fittings. The hose is long enough to allow for an overhand loop help capture any moisture and return it to the tank - and out of the system.
Sorry I don't have a better picture of the tank connections...
Hope that helps!
Dave
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What vibration,if any it's minimal.My own shop and others I have worked in or have seen all had solid connections.Mine is copper,some steel pipe.I wouldn't think twice about a solid connection.
You might want to add a 6" drop below the Tee. The piping should gradually slope towards the Tee for any moisture to drain.The short pipe ends with a water valve.
mike