best style air coupler for leak free use? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hotrodhomi · 05-03-2011, 01:57 AM

I have a small 6hp 30gal compressor at the house the the most annoying thing about using it is my leaky quick connect air couplers. I'm ready to throw all my couplers away and start over with a new style. Any recommendations? There are so many styles I don't know where to start. Here is a list of some of the most common.

https://www.miltonindustries.com/uploads/Page_36.pdf

hotrodhomi · 05-03-2011, 05:11 PM

I have the lower style now, maybe they are just cheap or is the upper style better?

cdowns · 05-03-2011, 07:14 PM

i find most of the problems is not using good thread sealing techniques when puttin the system together

i've got about the cheapest of the cheap and can walk away for days and still have air pressure

hotrodhomi · 05-03-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i find most of the problems is not using good thread sealing techniques when puttin the system together

i've got about the cheapest of the cheap and can walk away for days and still have air pressure

It's not the threaded section that leaks. Its the tool to hose connection. The leaks range from bad to almost none depending on the angle the hose is pulling from.

cableguy0 · 05-03-2011, 07:44 PM

The push button style couplers are expensive but do not leak. Its normally the coupler on the hose that leaks not the metal fitting on the tool. Just buy quality couplers and make sure your couplers and fittings are the same style.

Sub-versive · 05-07-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cableguy0

The push button style couplers are expensive but do not leak. Its normally the coupler on the hose that leaks not the metal fitting on the tool. Just buy quality couplers and make sure your couplers and fittings are the same style.

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The material that they are constructed of makes all the difference in the world.
I work maintenance in an industrial facility, the company cheaps out and buys the cheapest import crap. The cheap stuff doesn't last long and requires constant changing.

**truckdude239** · 05-03-2011, 08:24 PM

the top one you posted is the one i use at work with push button style couplers and they do not leak

hotrodhomi · 05-03-2011, 08:54 PM

I'll look into the push button coupler.

05-03-2011, 01:57 AM	#1
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	best style air coupler for leak free use? I have a small 6hp 30gal compressor at the house the the most annoying thing about using it is my leaky quick connect air couplers. I'm ready to throw all my couplers away and start over with a new style. Any recommendations? There are so many styles I don't know where to start. Here is a list of some of the most common. https://www.miltonindustries.com/uploads/Page_36.pdf __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

05-03-2011, 05:11 PM	#2
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: best style air coupler for leak free use? I have the lower style now, maybe they are just cheap or is the upper style better? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

05-03-2011, 07:14 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: best style air coupler for leak free use? i find most of the problems is not using good thread sealing techniques when puttin the system together i've got about the cheapest of the cheap and can walk away for days and still have air pressure __________________ 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

05-03-2011, 07:44 PM	#5
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: best style air coupler for leak free use? The push button style couplers are expensive but do not leak. Its normally the coupler on the hose that leaks not the metal fitting on the tool. Just buy quality couplers and make sure your couplers and fittings are the same style. __________________ 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.

05-03-2011, 08:24 PM	#7
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: best style air coupler for leak free use? the top one you posted is the one i use at work with push button style couplers and they do not leak __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

05-03-2011, 08:54 PM	#8
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: best style air coupler for leak free use? I'll look into the push button coupler. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht



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