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πŸ”§ RapidAir 90500 1/2-Inch x 100-Foot Air-Compressor Accessories Master Kit, 17.5 x 17.3 x 4.2 Inches Review

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Description of πŸ”§ RapidAir 90500 1/2-Inch x 100-Foot Air-Compressor Accessories Master Kit, 17.5 x 17.3 x 4.2 Inches

Kit includes: 100 ft. of 1/2 in.Tubing, (2) Air Outlet Kits and (1) Compressor Manifold Kit, Quick couplers pictured sold separately. 150 psi maximum working pressure, 1/2 in. outside diameter x 3/8 in. inside diameter. Push to Connect fittings. Recommended usage 50 ft. maximum from the air compressor, up to 1200 sq. ft. buildings, up to 5 hp air compressor. Use only with Rapidair 1/2 in. OD x 3/8 in. ID nylon tubing system.

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

This is NOT a 1/2 " system. But it is a decent 3/8 " with one drawback.

This product has two problems. First of all, this is labeled as 1/2 in several places -" system presented. No it's not. The lid of the box actually does prominently say '1/2" OD'. The reality is that this is a 3/8" (inner diameter) system. If you ordering other parts, including for example standard NPT fittings, you will need to order 3/8" components. When ordering other Rapidair components you will need the black push-in fittings, not the shiny 1/2" fittings. . References to 1/2 inch OD in the

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  • Power Tool Parts & Accessories
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  • Wrinkled

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Works, but can be annoying with frequent use.

This system is great for people who don't want the expense/hassle of connecting a hard pipe to an air system, but if I knew then what I know now I'd be in trouble. Good: You can ventilate your garage during the day. This installs much faster than any other air distribution method. Sharkbite connectors are really cool. It's nice to be able to quickly insert and remove the air duct if you want to change configurations. The bad: They'll never fix air leaks - they're not significant, but my…

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  • Tools and Household Goods
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  • Minor Repairability

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Really Slick System

I bought three of these kits to run around the wood shop and nearby garage. PROCESSABILITY. The pipe wasn't any harder to work with than a similarly sized PEX pipe, meaning it's not very stiff to the point where it becomes unwieldy, but it's no noodle either. In my case, all the plumbing runs inside the walls, so there was no problem with the plumbing not being straight and looking sloppy as a result. I ran the tube in a loop configuration as suggested by the manufacturer. I'm sure this helps…

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  • Power and Hand Tools
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  • Not the best