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c10crazy · 03-06-2005, 11:38 PM

How do you select a 1/4", 3/8", or 1/2" size compressor hose?. I will be running basic stuff like ratchet, impact, nail gun,etc.... I have seen the 1/4" coiled up type but they look kind of cheesey. I'm guesing 3/8" since it's the middle size would be best.

68C15 · 03-07-2005, 12:08 AM

all but one of the hoses we have at work are 3/8. we have a 5/8 one for the 1 inch impact. if you look at the owners manual for the tools it should say which size to use. I suggest 3/8 though. go for the ones that will be flexible in the cold & dont have a coiled memory. (stiffness is undesirable)

cableguy0 · 03-07-2005, 12:15 AM

3/8's is the normal size works with about everything except for large impact guns they require more volume. get a rubber hose and not pcv. the rubber stays pliable and is actually useable. the pcv will keep its shape be stiff as hell forever and basically drive you insane

4x4Poet · 03-07-2005, 12:55 AM

I agree with cableguy. My local tool shop recommended Goodyear rubber hose, in 3/8", of course. Costs more but stays flexible even in sub-zero temps around here. Not that I use it much when it's that cold.

danho · 03-07-2005, 10:31 AM

Yep, I bought 2 of these and scrapped all my other junk hose.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=2167

cdowns · 03-07-2005, 10:34 AM

i like the onange hose so i can see where it's at

03-06-2005, 11:38 PM	#1
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	How do you choose an air compressor hose? How do you select a 1/4", 3/8", or 1/2" size compressor hose?. I will be running basic stuff like ratchet, impact, nail gun,etc.... I have seen the 1/4" coiled up type but they look kind of cheesey. I'm guesing 3/8" since it's the middle size would be best. __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

03-07-2005, 12:08 AM	#2
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	all but one of the hoses we have at work are 3/8. we have a 5/8 one for the 1 inch impact. if you look at the owners manual for the tools it should say which size to use. I suggest 3/8 though. go for the ones that will be flexible in the cold & dont have a coiled memory. (stiffness is undesirable) __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

03-07-2005, 12:15 AM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	3/8's is the normal size works with about everything except for large impact guns they require more volume. get a rubber hose and not pcv. the rubber stays pliable and is actually useable. the pcv will keep its shape be stiff as hell forever and basically drive you insane __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

03-07-2005, 12:55 AM	#4
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	I agree with cableguy. My local tool shop recommended Goodyear rubber hose, in 3/8", of course. Costs more but stays flexible even in sub-zero temps around here. Not that I use it much when it's that cold. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

03-07-2005, 10:31 AM	#5
danho Pesemistic Optimist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Prineville, Oregon Posts: 227	Yep, I bought 2 of these and scrapped all my other junk hose. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=2167 __________________ 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper- 4" lift & 35's, built TH350 and 355. Daily driver resto in progress. 1999 Yukon Denali- Wife's ride, hands off.

03-07-2005, 10:34 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i like the onange hose so i can see where it's at __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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