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[Double J]

Nice! I have a northern tool about 50min away I thought about getting into the car and making a trip of it to pick one up

If you have one close by, Rural King will price match. That's what I did.

 

[Ballarin]

Hello! I plan to look at RapidAir products when my garage is nearing completion.

 

[Bassport]

Just got done installing a Rapidair 300' system in my 60'x120'. Put in 5 locations with 7 hose reels. Plumbed it all up and no leaks at all. Totally satisfied customer here!

 

[Ray-CA]

I ran a line on the wall above the garage door. I sleeved it with PVC and arched it so any moisture would drain to each end. There's a 6" piece of tubing connected at the bottom of the fittings for drainage.

Ray

 

[FTG-05]

Mitch, I tried it again and it now works.

Put in the size of my shop and my configuration and said I needed the 1/2" size system. Since I already used the 3/4" version, I figure I'm probably OK!

Thanks

 

[fourjeepin]

Is the Husky system made by Rapidair? And do they also offer a 3/4” version? 1/2” (3/8” ID) just strikes me as too much of a restriction.

 

[rick carpenter]

Hi Guys,

My name is Mitch and I am the lead Engineer/Estimator for Rapidair. If you guys have any questions about compressed air systems. Feel free to contact me or post some questions in here. I have been recommended to this site form past customers with questions so figured I'd make a post to see if I could help!

I'm always glad to see a company with stones enough to allow a rep on a site like this. Good for you, Rapidair!

 

[countrysquire]

Question - What are y'all doing for connections that need pressure, but essentially no volume, i.e. lift safety locks?

 

[sberry]

And do they also offer a 3/4” version? 1/2” (3/8” ID) just strikes me as too much of a restriction.

Depends on the distance, the volume needed and system design. Relatively short like these garages and on 2 stage to 3/8 hoses it may not mean squat.

Question - What are y'all doing for connections that need pressure, but essentially no volume, i.e. lift safety locks?

Not sure what you mean? gotta be plumbed.
I wish I would have looked in to this on my last install. I bought the pipe and should have bought 2 3/4 hoses and made simple home runs in the high ceiling, so much time plumbing and fukkin with leaks when a 1 piece deal would have been just as good or better.

 

[Stefan S]

What is the best/cheapest way to straighten out the 3/4" piping? I've seen roller setups but they seem complicated to build and wondering if there is a better way. I've also read that pulling it through PVC may also help straighten out.

Any real world experience?

 

[Kaizen]

What is the best/cheapest way to straighten out the 3/4" piping? I've seen roller setups but they seem complicated to build and wondering if there is a better way. I've also read that pulling it through PVC may also help straighten out.

Any real world experience?

Also wondering what wheels anyone used to make the roller flattener thing. no way am i going to pay 150 bucks for it but do want to straighten the pipes as i'll have it running next to emt.

 

[crook038]

Question - What are y'all doing for connections that need pressure, but essentially no volume, i.e. lift safety locks?

I brought the piping down to my 4 post lift and used a small regulator off of the distribution block. This allows me to shut the air off just to the lift if I want to.

Sean

 

[countrysquire]

Thanks Sean. Makes sense to connect it to a nearby distribution block.

 

[NeubCont]

Bump
Anyone have a straightener to Buy or Rent?
Please PM me

 

[HoosierMark]

I just had a friend install about 50 feet of 3/4 inch in the rafters of my barn. We did not have any real trouble getting it straight. We ran it so that the high spot was in the middle of the run for water drainage. I fed him the line while he was up on the scaffold for the 14 foot high ceiling. Once we had it fed thru the rafters like we wanted we went back and installed hangers as needed. Once or twice he had to bend it straighter. We had talked about using a heat gun or hair dryer to soften it if it would not straighten enough. NeugCont have you tried to just work with it, you might be surprised at what you can accomplish.

 

[NeubCont]

Hoosier
I have not started the install yet.
Waiting on some additional accessories that I"m adding.
I have a bunch of long straight runs and want it to look good.
But thanx for the reply
Just thought someone might have to BUY or RENT.

 

[crook038]

Bump
Anyone have a straightener to Buy or Rent?
Please PM me

I made my own straightener out of a long 2X12, some left over boat trailer rollers and a couple of 2X4's. It wasn't too difficult but having 2 people while straightening it can make it much easier. Once I had a piece straight and rough cut to length, I placed it on the floor and rolled it to see where there was a whip in it, I then gently straightened it by hand on the floor. The more difficult part is placing it on the wall/ceiling when it is a long piece while trying not to let it sag and take a bend. Take your time and be patient, it will look great and perform well when your done. I hope this helps.
Sean

 

[CJ7VFR]

Is the Husky system made by Rapidair? And do they also offer a 3/4” version? 1/2” (3/8” ID) just strikes me as too much of a restriction.

I bought the Husky 1/2 inch version, and when I needed some extra connections, tees, and 90's, I bought all Rapidair pieces, and they fit the Husky system 1/2 inch air tubing just fine.

The only difference I can see between the two is that the Husky 1/2 tubing is black and the Rapidair 1/2 tubing is blue. Otherwise, they are the exact same diameter.

For my garage, which is two bays, and is approximately 25 feet deep by 50 feet long, the 1/2 inch system delivers plenty of air for what I need. If you were doing big projects, or if you do work out of your garage, or you have some really long runs of over 100 feet, then you might want to consider going up to the 3/4 inch tubing system.

Jim

 

[NeubCont]

Crook
Thanx for your post
Definitely something I will consider.
I just surprised that this tool seems to be a one and done.
Sell it after use
Or a investment and rent it out

 

[NeubCont]

Bump
Looking to buy used Rapidair Pipe Straightener that someone no longer needs.
PM me
Thanx
Bob

 

[Darkside500]

I just wanted to post up that Rockler has the 1/2" M3800 master kit on sale for $125

 

[mercury26]

Quick question for Mitch,

I am going to install the RapidAir metal pipe in my new garage. In one area of the garage, I need to go behind a section of drywall. Is it OK to use a 90 degree connector to join two pieces of metal pipe or should I go with the plastic continuous pipe for the area behind wall (then transitioning to metal pipe for exposed areas)?

Thanks in advance

Chuck

 

[Lucid Moments]

Quick question for Mitch,

I am going to install the RapidAir metal pipe in my new garage. In one area of the garage, I need to go behind a section of drywall. Is it OK to use a 90 degree connector to join two pieces of metal pipe or should I go with the plastic continuous pipe for the area behind wall (then transitioning to metal pipe for exposed areas)?

Thanks in advance

Chuck

Mitch hasn't signed on the board since April 8, 2019 so you may need to e-mail him to get a response. He posted his e-mail address in this thread somewhere I believe.

 

[infinkc]

Looking to do a rapidair or maxline in my shop garage. I have a 7.5 HP Belaire 2 stage 80 gallon compressor. Max length of the system will be around 150ft.

I will have a Hunter tire machine connected.

Will 3/4" still be ok for this? When would one need 1"

 

[lhenryp1]

I have a question, I purchased the Rapidair 90500 1/2" x 100' Air-Compressor Accessories Master Kit and have had 4 episodes of a burst line, no damage, no kinks, just a burst in the main tubing.

I am now reduced to closing the valve at the compressor between usage because I’m afraid of burning up my compressor due to rapidair failure.

Any suggestions?

 

[lhenryp1]

Going back and looking at all of the posts, I would be extremely worried if I had placed this product inside a wall. Luckily, my installation was just laying on top of purlins and very easy to access.

 

[Lucid Moments]

I have a question, I purchased the Rapidair 90500 1/2" x 100' Air-Compressor Accessories Master Kit and have had 4 episodes of a burst line, no damage, no kinks, just a burst in the main tubing.

I am now reduced to closing the valve at the compressor between usage because I’m afraid of burning up my compressor due to rapidair failure.

Any suggestions?

How much pressure are you running to your lines?

 

[sberry]

Looking to do a rapidair or maxline in my shop garage. I have a 7.5 HP Belaire 2 stage 80 gallon compressor. Max length of the system will be around 150ft.

I will have a Hunter tire machine connected.

Will 3/4" still be ok for this? When would one need 1"

3/4 will work dandy. Inch above 50 cfm at that distance. Inch for 1 inch air guns in a truck tire shop.

 

[DocsMachine]

I have a question, I purchased the Rapidair 90500 1/2" x 100' Air-Compressor Accessories Master Kit and have had 4 episodes of a burst line, no damage, no kinks, just a burst in the main tubing.

I am now reduced to closing the valve at the compressor between usage because I’m afraid of burning up my compressor due to rapidair failure.

-Did the tubing burst, or did it simply pop out of the fittings? If the former, what pressure are you running your system at?

My system, described earlier in this thread (some 150 feet of 3/4" and 30 or so of 1/2", eight drops with eleven outlets) has been pressurized to 90 psi 24-7 for the past full year, and I've had zero problems. Minimal or no leaks, no bursts, no fitting blow-outs, no nothing.

Doc.

 

[ole442]

Hello all:

I emailed Mitch today and he will try to get on here soon to look at and answer any of your questions about Rapid Air!

Take care,
OLE442

 

[oilcanbobby]

Looking for a tube straightener to install my MaxAir 3/4" system.

 

[Mrabiff]

Hi Guys,

My name is Mitch and I am the lead Engineer/Estimator for Rapidair. If you guys have any questions about compressed air systems. Feel free to contact me or post some questions in here. I have been recommended to this site form past customers with questions so figured I'd make a post to see if I could help!

 

[Mrabiff]

Hi Mitch! I currently have the 1/2 inch kit and have bought several manifolds and connectors etc. I was running a small compressor but have upgraded to an 80 gal. IR. If I keep the air regulated to 100-150 psi (since it's rated at 150) in the system my 1/2 inch system shouldn't have any issues should it? I'll also have regulators at the outlet connection to for lower air regulation if needed. Your thoughts?

 

[Zeke]

"Mitch" hasn't been here since 2019.

 

[CSRPenFab]

"Mitch" hasn't been here since 2019.

 

[Junkman]

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