The installation manual says not to exeed 150 psi. Makes me think the stuff isn't all that sturdy. And many guys would want to use 3/4" tubing, especially if the run is very long. Then it starts getting expensive, too. But it does seem easy to assemble. The type L (?) copper (thicker walled of the two choices of tubing) 3/4" diameter I bought in February was $1.70 per foot. The RapidAir kit with 50' of 3/4" tubing at Northern Tool costs $240.00. Agreed, it comes with a manifold, cutting and deburring tools, some mounting clips, and a connecting fitting. But it doesn't really seem very cheap compared to copper, except the assembly time will be a little less if one doesn't sweat (fittings) very fast. By the way, I think the thicker walled copper will handle way more then 150# psi. |