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Thad in AR.
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A few years ago I bought some quick connects at a tool store in Jolin mo. They were very good quality and never leaked. I’m looking for something similar. I’ve tried everything Home Depot Lowe’s and the local hardware has to offer. All leak in short order. Any suggestions?
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Steve in NJ
Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Andover, NJ Points: 11788 |
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I get my quick disconnect fittings through Napa. They're made by Lincoln. Never had any problems with them. Make sure your air system is clean of moisture. That's what causes some of the problems they have like internal rust and dirt making them stick or leak...
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truckerfarmer
Orange Level Access Joined: 26 Jan 2013 Location: Watertown, SD Points: 3216 |
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Have you tried Milton brand? Most of the big box store ones are a Milton knockoff. Napa used to carry them. Our local Runnings has them.
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desertjoe
Orange Level Access Joined: 23 Sep 2013 Location: New mexico Points: 13569 |
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Well,,,mine were startin to leak some and I replaced 2 of them with some from ole Shameless's favorite Harbor Freight,,,and,,,,and,,,they DO NOT leak,,,,ya just got to use two vice grips to get the friggin couplers apart,,,,I bet some disassembly and quick "machinin" on my trusty lathe will do the trick Whacha think?? You know,,,I been thinkin on something,,,and without startin a big azzed argumant here,,one aspect of the trade wars goin on is that those foreign countries DO steal our manufactoring secrets when they take and copy American engineered products and then manufactor their version and sell it back to us at a much cheaper price due to their country's cheaper wage scales,,,,? I apploud President Trump's efforts in tryin to stop that chit but often wonder how that will ultimately affect the American consumer and especially us old "cheapsters",,!! American engineerin and manufactorin ranks right up there with all the German mfg'rs for highest quality in most manufactorin,,but due to certain factors winds up makin consumers to look for less costly alternates,,,,,????? whew,,that was a mouthful for me,,,, |
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DMiller
Orange Level Access Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Hermann, Mo Points: 31048 |
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Local auto parts still gets me Milton connectors, they had their brand but they would leak over short time and I just went back to Milton. Used the long shank 'L' series for forever, got tired of having the long shank break or crack so stepped to 'M' series not unhappy but can snag disconnect them when least need to. Positives and negatives for all series, just prefer Milton as last a long time.
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Dakota Dave
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: ND Points: 3938 |
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I put milton universal connectors on my hoses. There double o ringed and made so most style nipples will fit.
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Thad in AR.
Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Arkansas Points: 9454 |
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Joe I will answer your question. I gave $ 15.00 a piece for the female couplers I bought in Joplin. I bought them when I was up there working the tornado rebuild. They are still good to this day. They ride in the back of my truck every day rain or shine and you can bet the boys don’t drain my compressor each day at quitting time when there is cold beer waiting. I buy the best that Lowe’s or HD has and they leak right away or at least within 2 weeks. So if I buy (4) ?4.00 connectors per hose per year or buy I $ 15.00 connector that sassy 8 years I feel like the cheapster in me is satisfied with the good’ens. I won’t give $ 200.00 for a 7/8” wrench though. |
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LeonR2013
Orange Level Joined: 01 Jan 2013 Location: Fulton, Mo Points: 3500 |
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Thad look at the retaining ring on the female end and see if where the coupler locks on if they're getting worn from the little ball bearings wearing on them. Plus the o-rings inside get worn and can leak quite a bit. I know NAPA used to keep them here in Fulton and handled Milton products. Then again, are you listening Joe, I would take the coupler apart and turn the o-ring over the leak would stop. Leon
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Thad in AR.
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These fittings I like only have 3 balls instead of 5. They’re smallish and rounded. Less damaging to floors and woodwork.
I will try the Milton’s. I have bought some at Horrible fright that had seams in the males and wouldn’t even hook together. I shined them up and got them working but not to a satisfactory liking. |
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ac fleet
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Had to reman. the HF ones myself! LOL!!! It's shameless's fault! LOL!!! ( I am gone!!)
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steve(ill)
Orange Level Access Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: illinois Points: 81038 |
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the standard coupling they sell at MOST stores is the 1/4 inch INDUSTRIAL coupler.. The problem (besides cheap) is the center hole is about .170 inch diameter. That don't flow much air........... I bought a 1000 ft pound impact at Harbor Freight and it would not put out 250 ft pounds of torque. Read on some internet machinist site that you SHOULD be using 3/8 ich AUTOMOTIVE coupler. I found the cheapest place was MILTON at Harbor Freight... they also had Central Phneumatic brand ... You get one coupler and 3 male ends for $8.00 ... I bought about $50. worth and converted all the OLD couplers to the NEW 3/8 size... All the male ends are machined on the lathe, not cast or stamped out... And the center hole is .280 inch instead of .170 inch so it has about TWICE the air flow.. Makes a big difference on impacts and small grinder performance. I still use the 1/4 inch hoses as the inside of the hose fittings is in the .250 inch range and not a problem.
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Like them all, but love the "B"s.
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steve(ill)
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YEA........... It was MERLIN, not Milton
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Like them all, but love the "B"s.
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Thad in AR.
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Steve I’m going to try those. Only problem I see is that no one could borrow my tools. 👍👍👍 I do get plenty of air to my nail guns as is. |
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HD6GTOM
Orange Level Joined: 30 Nov 2009 Location: MADISON CO IA Points: 6627 |
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Guys when I owned my tire shop we started out with Milton's. Under daily use they leak. We went to Parker brand, the quick disconnect units. They use Milton male ends. We would get close to a year out of them.
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desertjoe
Orange Level Access Joined: 23 Sep 2013 Location: New mexico Points: 13569 |
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Say,,,,!! Steve,,,those are good lookin male ends ,,,looks like an extra register where an O ring seats,,,HMmmmm,,I might give those a closer look next time I go shoppin,,,,
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chaskaduo
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That's a problem?
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Thad in AR.
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No that’s a thumbs up with a touch of sarcasm. |
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chaskaduo
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1938 B, 79 Dynamark 11/36 6spd, 95 Weed-Eater 16hp, 2010 Bolens 14hp
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steve(ill)
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YEP........ it actually cost me TWICE THAT MUCH, because a week later I had to redo the Sons shop so we could use each others tools.... ( actually he uses mine quite often, don't remember the last time I HAD TO BORROW something !!!)
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Like them all, but love the "B"s.
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Jim.ME
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I have started using the HF Merlin Universal couplers (female 1/4" npt #63549, male 1/4" npt #63550) and having fewer leaks with those. They do need a bit more force to go together. They will accept several of the different male ends so I don't have to change ends if I borrow a tool. Tru-flate was my preferred brand but harder to get now.
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Ray54
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Ok you have to have a universal female around unless you are so posperous you own every air tool even dreamed up.
Rather than borrowing tools,I ask a friend that likes to see how everything works and comes apart. Sometimes he likes to use his tools at my place so if I have a universal fitting all is good. I have some good ones that are pricey but for my not every day use are 15 years old and still good. They are out in the rain as I am to poor to have shop, and this is sunny California. The local bearing house was pushing them for a time, but to hard to sell with all the cheap guys buying HF.
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steve(ill)
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Ra, HF also sells TENTS to make a shop !!
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Like them all, but love the "B"s.
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Ray54
Orange Level Access Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Paso Robles, Ca Points: 4505 |
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Some days in the winter shop, it sure is nice when the sun shines in, the summer shop has to move if I want morning shade or afternoon shade . Then there is my dads shop , it was the top of a tank house that I don't think ever had a tank in it 12 x 12 walk in door and a 2x3 window with just a shuter. Does keep power tools dry and bolt bins, and cannot find nothen.
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Stan IL&TN
Orange Level Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Elvis Land Points: 6730 |
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Been using the HF connectors for several years and have not had any problems but then agAin they are not used every day.
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Ted J
Orange Level Joined: 05 Jul 2010 Location: La Crosse, WI Points: 18821 |
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A hunnert years ago, back when I was working in the Shell station, we had ends that all you had to do was push them together. You didn't have to hold the female ring back while pushing the male into it. Sure wish I knew what they were!!!
All these new ones are such a PITA to hold, push and release and hope. China junk...and NOT a boat... I don't mind spending more on something that is worth it and works well. Anybody got any ideas who makes them? |
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Thad in AR.
Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Arkansas Points: 9454 |
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I’ve got a couple that came on an expired Dewalt portable compressor. They are bulky and stiff but several years old and don’t leak.
I think I found what I’m looking for on Amazon. $$$$ although I also saw some small Milton’s on there that I’m tempted to try. |
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