copper vs pvc compressor lines?

inkjunkie said

Did not read the entire thread so if this has been mentioned sorry for bringing it up again.....what about using PEX tubing? Have it in our "house", had a pipe freeze a few years ago and it did not crack, it apparently just stretched and when it thawed all was fine. So I don't think it would shatter like PVC would.

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It was mentioned a few times ink, I personally have 0 experience with it but have heard good things from guys running it.

As some have continued to suggest PVC piping I can only again urge against it. Black iron or copper, perhaps the PEX also but not PVC. It can get wacked with something in the shop, it shatters as it gets older it gets more brittle, it's susceptible to heat and cold, searching the web you find guys that say it's just fine... it just hasn't happened yet. Why risk it, yourself or others? If your system is aired up odds are you are working there. Is the literally few bucks savings worth having that thought lingering in you mind?