The Copper Coil Air Dryer/Compressor Aftercooler DIY (Setup Part Two)

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

To skip to the assembly process, go to 3:28

I discuss the assembly of my copper coil water cooler/dryer, which I use to keep moisture out of my air lines. To learn more about the setup of my compressor and air lines, please click on Part One of this video series.

Link for aftercooler idea: https://www.cnccookbook.com/aftercooling-a-compressor-to-cut-down-on-moisture/

Parts:

20ft ½” copper coil (find at Lowes, HD, etc)
Rain barrel ¼ turn spigot ball valve: https://amzn.to/3dIztBz
90-degree compression, ½” MNPT fitting: https://amzn.to/3by5bjs
½” compression ½” FNPT coupler: https://amzn.to/2AqBqnX
10ft water hose, ½”: https://amzn.to/3fNvnKr
Milton S1815 G-style coupler, ½” FNPT: https://amzn.to/35VVhXL
Milton 1818 G-style plug, ½” FNPT: https://amzn.to/3fL4OFB
¼” turn ½” full-port ball valve: https://amzn.to/2AkG5rm
½” female, ¾” male brass bulkhead fitting: https://amzn.to/2LmKBYR
3M Marine adhesive: https://amzn.to/2yTphra
5-gallon bucket holder, wall mount: https://amzn.to/2WRGHfQ
6ft lead-in ½” rubber hose: https://amzn.to/2Arexkf
3ft lead-in ½” rubber hose: https://amzn.to/3dTZz4T
Pipe thread tape, 260”: https://amzn.to/2Louwl8
Pipe thread sealant: https://amzn.to/2WxsRjX

Filming Gear:

Camera: https://amzn.to/2LrnUCE
Camera remote: https://amzn.to/2y0ao63
Camera stabilizer: https://amzn.to/2LpChY7
Gimbal stabilizer: https://amzn.to/3buUOx1
Gimbal remote: https://amzn.to/2T3g4mV
Camera slider rig: https://amzn.to/2YZNTcr
Smallrig super clamp: https://amzn.to/3dGf6Vv
11” magic arm: https://amzn.to/3fFNRMR
28-75mm Lens: https://amzn.to/2zz6Sju
50mm Lens: https://amzn.to/2WX0Xws
10-18mm Lens: https://amzn.to/2WX0Xws
Tripod: https://amzn.to/2T38xVh
Softboxes: https://amzn.to/2LpCF91
Diffusion fabric: https://amzn.to/2T3jZAi
USB Microphone: https://amzn.to/2yTpOta
On-camera Microphone: https://amzn.to/3fKOQLv

DISCLAIMER: This video and/or description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. I have not been otherwise compensated to use or discuss any of the tools or equipment seen in this video.

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