This is a great video. I have been looking at this RapidAir kit and had several questions. You answered every one of those questions in a really clear and thorough video! Thanks!
It's a really easy system to work with. Shortly after finishing this installation, we ended up selling our house and moving. So I took the entire system down and reused it in my next garage. Easy to put up, easy to modify, etc.
Thanks for the video. Unlike the Max Line air system product, what looks like plastic t-connectors and 90 degree connectors - are convenient - but not not threaded connectors. What is your experience with air leakage.
I don't believe the push lock connectors are a perfect seal. The system will leak down over a day or two. I don't typically leave the system pressurized, so it's not an issue for me. And any leakage is small enough that it doesn't affect volume/pressure during use. So I think your assessment is accurate. The push lock connectors are very convenient, but if you need a system that has zero leaks and can hold constant pressure for days, then the threaded type connectors are probably a better solution.
Sooo..pretty much anyplace you had to use an adapter with a smaller internal diameter then the 3/8 fittings haven't you introduced a "coke point" effectively nullifying all the advantages of the larger diameter fittings ? With the exception of having a larger air buffer in the hose, etc.
How are the rapid air push fittings holding up? I just installed this kit yesterday and every fitting after the regulator leaks at the push lock fittings.
No issues, though I don’t typically leave the system pressurized when I’m not working in the garage. Make sure you have a nice square cut on the hose and that it’s fully pushed into the fitting. Hope you’re able to get the leaks sorted out. 👍
Drywall would have been nice but that would have required completely pulling out all of the shelving, lighting, etc. Just wasn't worth the expense/effort. But it certainly would have made heating the garage more efficient.
Thanks for watching. The system has been really easy to work with. We recently moved to a new house, so I took down the air lines from the old place and reinstalled everything in the new place. Super easy to take apart!
This is a great video. I have been looking at this RapidAir kit and had several questions. You answered every one of those questions in a really clear and thorough video! Thanks!
Awesome, glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Nice job with laying out everything you need and planning the system.
It's a really easy system to work with. Shortly after finishing this installation, we ended up selling our house and moving. So I took the entire system down and reused it in my next garage. Easy to put up, easy to modify, etc.
Very detailed information and video. i've seen those 90 degree fitting before, but never seen them where you pull on the fitting for them to release.
Lime thanks for watching. Yes those quick release fittings make it super easy to work with. I was impressed.
Nice video. I have this same air system in our garage and love how easy the install was and how customizable the set up is.
I agree. I spent more time planning how to route the lines than I did installing them, haha.
Great tip to straighten the hose
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
I enjoyed the video, very useful and informative. It was great to see the c5 as well.
Curtis King thanks for watching. And I’ve got a few more videos for the c5 coming too. So stay tuned!
Great video!
Thanks. It’s been a great system. Over the years I’ve taken it down and moved it to 3 different garages. Still works great.
You have a great channel. Very informative. You deserve a lot more subs. 👍
Thanks, it's very rewarding to hear the videos are helpful. thanks for watching!
Nice simple setup you got there
Outlaw thanks, I’m happy with how it turned out. And it wasn’t hard to install!
@@ScrufsGarage glad to hear that. Keep up the good work and keep posting.
Thanks for the video. Unlike the Max Line air system product, what looks like plastic t-connectors and 90 degree connectors - are convenient - but not not threaded connectors. What is your experience with air leakage.
I don't believe the push lock connectors are a perfect seal. The system will leak down over a day or two. I don't typically leave the system pressurized, so it's not an issue for me. And any leakage is small enough that it doesn't affect volume/pressure during use. So I think your assessment is accurate. The push lock connectors are very convenient, but if you need a system that has zero leaks and can hold constant pressure for days, then the threaded type connectors are probably a better solution.
Thank you.
Sooo..pretty much anyplace you had to use an adapter with a smaller internal diameter then the 3/8 fittings haven't you introduced a "coke point" effectively nullifying all the advantages of the larger diameter fittings ? With the exception of having a larger air buffer in the hose, etc.
Well Done👊
Thanks for watching!
How are the rapid air push fittings holding up? I just installed this kit yesterday and every fitting after the regulator leaks at the push lock fittings.
No issues, though I don’t typically leave the system pressurized when I’m not working in the garage. Make sure you have a nice square cut on the hose and that it’s fully pushed into the fitting. Hope you’re able to get the leaks sorted out. 👍
Did you need 3/8 npt to 1/4 npt adapter for the whip hose?
Can you measure how wide the manifolds are? I have a metal carport style building/shop and wondering if it will mount to the metal studs.
Overall, the manifolds are 2" wide by 3" tall. Center to center for the mounting holes they are 1.5" x 2.5". Hope that helps!
As long as it's 18 gauge does if not you'll have to put a wood block on the side of it 2 by 4
Nice video but,,, you have a vet and no drywall?
Drywall would have been nice but that would have required completely pulling out all of the shelving, lighting, etc. Just wasn't worth the expense/effort. But it certainly would have made heating the garage more efficient.
I would at least use a separator by that’s me
Agreed, the unit I installed is a regulator with a filter/separator. But I did not install a desiccant drier.
Scruf's Garage ook sweet
Great Video!
Thanks for watching. The system has been really easy to work with. We recently moved to a new house, so I took down the air lines from the old place and reinstalled everything in the new place. Super easy to take apart!