The RapidAir 1/2in. Master Kit is a compressed air piping system designed for automotive and woodworking shops, trailers or home garages. Uses flexible nylon tubing. U.S.A. Coupler Size (in.): 1/2, Max. PSI: 150 Flexible 1/2in. nylon tubing can be mounted behind walls or on the surface Kit includes manifold kit, 2 outlet kits and 100 feet of tubing Quick couplers not included Rated up to 150 PSI and 70°F

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How is moisture removed from the system?

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Anonymous

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In order to remove moisture you would want to put a filter/dryer assembly in between the compressor and the RapidAire kit.

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answered 1 year, 1 month ago

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answer 2

There is no special features provided by the system that automatically removes water that normally collects in a compressor piping system like this. If one runs the piping to assure that fittings are at the end and are at the low point in the run, air pressure may be used to bleed the water that will collect after the system has been in use and the system has been left pressurized. One normally drains the air reservoir tank to eliminate water that collects in the tank using the drain valve on the bottom of the tank. Otherwise moisture can be prevented from entering the system by using a dryer (expensive) or micron filter unit (less expensive and probably less effective).

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answered 11 months ago

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- Virginia

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answer 3

A separate inline water trap should always be used regardless of type of line being run. There are all types and brands you should do a little research so you can match one to specific application.

answered 11 months ago

Forklifts

- Texas

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what is the pressure rating

asked 1 year, 8 months ago

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This kit is rated up to 150 PSI and 70 degrees fahrenheit.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

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150 psi

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

fast442

- Buffalo, NY

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what size is the tubing and can i buy extra?

asked 1 year, 4 months ago

rudolphcringle

- massachusetts

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answer 1

The tubing is 1/2 inch outer diameter, 3/8 inner diameter. See my recommendation below for extra tubing.

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RapidAir Nylon Tubing - 1/2in., 100-Ft. Roll, Model# 20100

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answered 1 year, 4 months ago

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1/2" You can buy extra here:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200366544_200366544

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RapidAir Nylon Tubing - 1/2in., 100-Ft. Roll, Model# 20100

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- San Francisco, CA

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What kind of fittings plug into the female quick disconnects

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

Anonymous

- Stamford Ct.

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The manufacture does not include the female disconnects, because there are too many different styles.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

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answer 2

they don't come with any quick disconnects, so you have to supply them on your own.

answered 8 months ago

Nicols

- NY

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Are all the pieces shown in the photo in the kit Model# 90500 .

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

EZStreet1

- Oakville, Ontario

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This kit includes everything in the photo except the female quick connects that are shown on the outlet kits.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

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Yes all of the pieces shown in the photo are in the kit Model# 90500

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

SVOCOP

- Seattle, WA

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Can you mount Internally to the Walls?

I am building a 30X40 foot new garage and would like to install one of the Rapid Air Master Kits. I would like to install the kit, Internally (behind the Drywall) rather than Exposed (Outside the Dry Wall). Can this be done? I know the concern about "leaking" but everything will be tested prior to closure or installation of Dry Wall.

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

gofish001

- Lake City, Florida

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The instruction sheet showed how to install this kit either on the surface or in the wall, i would recommend using the same type of steel plates that are used on the studs at electrical wire locations, these plates used at locations where your airline passes thru the studs will insure you don't put a drywall screw thru the air line when sheetrocking your garage

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

tom1955

- connecticut

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answer 2

Yes, you may mount internally. The manufacture recommends a pressure test. Call the manufacture before closing the walls, they will instruct you on how to do the pressure test.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

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CAN I USE IT FOR WATER

asked 1 year, 1 month ago

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The fittings within the kit are designed specifically for air, but the hose may be used for water as long as it does not exceed 150psi and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

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answer 2

I would be careful with water use. The aluminum manifolds and brass couplings could corrode from electrolysis and contaminate the system. If your water was distilled or purified that would lessen the chances. I would use a water specific system like PEX tubing and couplers available at many DIY stores. The fittings work similar to the RapidAir/Parker fittings and they are made for water.

answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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- San Francisco, CA

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I'm in Arizona, My 2300 square foot shop is metal. It can get over 120 degrees inside. Will this hose/fittings hold up, or leak and fail?

I'm currently using rubber air hoses stretched across the shop. I'm tired of air leaks and compressor having to cycle on and off because of it. When I'm working in the shop, in mid summer, it remains about 95 degrees with coolers running.
When I'm NOT out there, it can get over 120 degrees.
I need to know without question, that this hose and connector system will hold up. Also, in mid winter, it has gotten down to 30 degrees on occasion. The building is metal and not insulated. I would be running the tubing along the walls right next to the electrical metal conduit that's there.
Please answer asap.

asked 1 year, 1 month ago

TFCW

- Apache Junction, Arizona

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answer 1

We have these push connectors and air lines at work, the cold doesn't have any effect on ours, its 40 degrees year round in the rooms our equipment is in, with no problems.

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

Bowhuntinfool

- Central Wisconsin

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answer 2

The psi rating will drop.
The system is rated 150psi at 70 degree Fahrenheit . Temp increase pressure will decrease.
120 degree Fahrenheit would be 125psi.
The hose and connector system will hold up just fine.

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

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what is thread size of fittngs?

asked 10 months ago

Anonymous

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The thread size of fittings is 3/8.

answered 10 months ago

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3/8 pipe

answered 4 months, 1 week ago

evansbros

- ravenna , mi.

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how does it attach to the compressor

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

Anonymous

- Stamford Ct.

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The fittings will attach to the compressors regulator with the fittings enclosed.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

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answer 2

I attached a 6' rubber feed line that screwed into the supplied aluminum manifold. The line goes through my filter & then to my compressor. There is a quick disconnect at the compressor end. This gives me the flexibility to disconnect the compressor from the line & roll it out for service outside the shop.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

SVOCOP

- Seattle, WA

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How is moisture removed from the system?

what is the pressure rating

what size is the tubing and can i buy extra?

What kind of fittings plug into the female quick disconnects

Are all the pieces shown in the photo in the kit Model# 90500 .

Can you mount Internally to the Walls?

CAN I USE IT FOR WATER

I'm in Arizona, My 2300 square foot shop is metal. It can get over 120 degrees inside. Will this hose/fittings hold up, or leak and fail?

what is thread size of fittngs?

how does it attach to the compressor

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