![]() |
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
![]() |
#1 |
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! ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|