Maxline Air Line Install

[sdwalter]

I've read lots of posts on running air lines in a garage and decided on installing the Rapidair 3/4 inch Maxline kit. I thought I would start a thread documenting the install.

I bought the kit that came with 3 connection blocks and 100 feet of tubing. I purchased another block and tee as well as 2 more tees that reduce to 1/2 NPT for connecting to so.e hose reels.

Just started laying things out and putting in the blocks. I installed a 3/4 regulator to start the run and started placing the blocks. Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure.

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[Stuart in MN]

Looks good. I like that insulation as well.

 

[JDX728]

Looks like a good start. If you find it difficult to straighten the tubing I have a slightly used (100 ft) Maxline straightening tool I would be willing to part with.


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[ilovevocs]

Take this for what it's worth but I would ditch the regulator.

The only tools I regulate pressure on are my spray guns.

 

[Murphy'sSidekic]

Looks like a good start. If you find it difficult to straighten the tubing I have a slightly used (100 ft) Maxline straightening tool I would be willing to part with.

Mind posting a picture of what this straightening tool looks like? I have two rolls of Maxline sitting there mocking me in their tightly rolled up form.

 

[sdwalter]

Mind posting a picture of what this straightening tool looks like? I have two rolls of Maxline sitting there mocking me in their tightly rolled up form.

Here is a link to the straightener.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0...raightener&dpPl=1&dpID=413V7POcxzL&ref=plSrch

I know some people have made their own using pipe plugs like this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000...g_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=1AE46BEHB9341EFY8H5K

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[JDX728]

This is the straightener by Rapid Air


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[sdwalter]

Made some progress today. None of my projects are complete without several trips to the hardware store. Turns out I should have bought a bigger kit, I ran out of line before completing the project. I forgot to calculate the drops in my line usage, so I bought another kit and turned my project into a loop. Now I ran out of clips, so another trip to the store in the morning. Here are some pics of the progress so far.

One of the pics shows the tubing straightener that I made. The straightener worked really well, but I still ended up putting twice as many clips as they recommended.

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[bored350]

sdwalter, can you share details on the pulleys you chose for the straightener? I have (2) 1/2" kits that I need to straighten and install in the next week or two.

TIA

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[sdwalter]

sdwalter, can you share details on the pulleys you chose for the straightener? I have (2) 1/2" kits that I need to straighten and install in the next week or two.

TIA

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I made my pulleys on a 3D printer. As long as the pipe sits in the pulley, you should be fine. Good luck.

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[kj_mustang]

Looks good. I like that insulation as well.

I love spray foam too but you do realize that it is highly flammable and should be covered.

 

[zmotorsports]

Nice looking air system.

Great job making your own pulleys for the straightener.

Mike

 

[sdwalter]

Nice looking air system.

Great job making your own pulleys for the straightener.

Mike

Thanks. I ended up making a loop around the entire shop and put in 5 drops. Not sure you really need a straightener, but then again I put in twice as many clips.

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[wilts42]

If you have any left over hose i would be interested in buying

 

[sdwalter]

Sorry. Used it all up.

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[klassenl]

What about the total cost.

 

[sdwalter]

What about the total cost.

I ended up buying 2 kits at $160 each to complete the install, so I have around $350 or so in everything.

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[red94chev]

Looks great, I bought the 100 foot 3/4" kit and I'll be installing it in a couple weeks. Any chance you'd rent out the straightener tool?