Can I use rapidair outlets with any (copper) system ?

[gjbuilder]

I am installing copper lines in my shop for compressed air.

I would like some nice, wall mounted air outlets, and these look like exactly what I want:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200366543_200366543

However, some (amazon) reviewers have alluded to these only working with the rapidair hose system ...

It *looks* like it is a standard block with standard size inputs and I can plug in any inputs and outputs I would like, but I wanted to make sure before I ordered it ...

Thanks.

 

[Heel2toe]

You're fine the fittings are standard NPT. So spending on which manifolds you buy just match the size and you'll be golden.

 

[JPinSTL]

I'm getting ready to do this and a shower sweat fitting seems like a cheaper option at $7. Screw ears and an NPT thread to put on a quick connect. Ideally you want a drop leg tee ($1) at your outlet with a ball valve ($6) for draining moisture? I would think something similar to the RapidAir could be plumbed up for less than $15

http://www.homedepot.com/p/NIBCO-Le...90-Degree-C-x-FPT-Elbow-C707-3-5-LF/202029376

 

[squarles67]

As someone already said, they are standard NPT thread so they'll work just fine.

 

[Jawn]

Inlet fittings are 3/8" NPT, outlet is 1/4" NPT

 

[larry_g]

I would suggest that you check out the above fitting.


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no neat sig line

 

[black00lightning]

You could put a tee before the quick connect.