What are some good quality quick change connectors for air hoses and tools that won't break the bank? I think I am using style I/M now. However I work in my shop every day and it seems like these start leaking air way too soon and I buy more at 2-3 dollars a pop. Is there something that will last a few years? thanks!
Quik Change Connectors for Air Hoses and Tools?
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bwringer
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rburke65
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As with everything, you need to quantify your bank. You usually get what you pay for. And yes....Milton.
tipsy
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Where do you live? I buy Milton at my local Farm and Fleet here in central Illinois.
RECox286
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encantofred
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i spent a few more bucks and got the prevost safety ones. with one push of a button on the side they release the air pressure, then slowly eject the hose.
tom
tom
There is your problem.
I buy Milton, they are easy to find but there are other good "made in the USA" quality brands out there too.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6941
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2807
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=191537&highlight=quick+change+couplers&showall=1
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2836
theoldwizard1
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HF. No leaks, but I don't use them everyday.
TMcCay
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Milton V style and haven't looked back. Your air tools will thank you too!
matt_i
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LS6 Tommy
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rshadd
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Milton V Series...
Before and after...
Before and after...
pacmktg
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Coil hose is another great American made brand
TractorJeff
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Are those "V" series a larger bore and still fit on a 1/4" hose?
Yes, and yes.
I've bought my Milton at Amazon and at Northern Tool (both online and brick and mortar.)
At the suggestion of folks here like encantofred, I bought a Prevost coupler for my most commonly used hose, and while I felt silly spending that much on one fitting... yeah, it's pretty durned nice.
Prevost ERC071201 Highflow Profile Regular Coupler
http://amzn.com/B00C7JWYR4
And my Milton V male barbs fit in it just fine.
Milton has a very nice, thorough catalog online:
https://nebula.wsimg.com/2c8c2c6b3e...F9A89657DD9338EBF&disposition=0&alloworigin=1
^ ^ ^ Don't NEED the larger bore Milton connectors for small 1/4" hose. I'd say don't bother until you get to 3/8" or 1/2" hose.
tdkkart
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Milton "M" style is probably the most common and most often duplicated/copied, which means that if you go and borrow something from your neighbor it will probably fit your hose.
Here's a decent assortment to get you started, I believe it's a bit cheaper than buying separately.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005IUEC2O/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Here's a decent assortment to get you started, I believe it's a bit cheaper than buying separately.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005IUEC2O/?tag=atomicindus08-20
TractorJeff
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I have already on my 1/2" hose a large bore coupler for my 3/4" Impact. Its not a standard manufacturer though. (Got a GREAT deal on it)
Reason I asked is he photo'd it sitting beside the type of couplers I usually see on 1/4" hose. I'm looking for something to put on my 3/8" hoses.
Reason I asked is he photo'd it sitting beside the type of couplers I usually see on 1/4" hose. I'm looking for something to put on my 3/8" hoses.
BillK
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Just want to add that the brass ones are the only way to go. Not sure if Milton makes steel and brass but I will never purchase a steel one again. I have also had good luck with the Amflo ones, but only the brass ones.
nadogail
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I have had good luck with Amflo stuff.
TK-421
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Are those likely to be a fairly standard size? I need some connectors for my air tools for when I go to tech class this summer, but I don't know precisely what kind of hoses they'll have, though I presume they'll be somewhat standard, if there is such a thing?
My previous fittings, Campbell-Hausfeld from Wal Mart, male barb fit into my Milton coupler, but Milton barbs didn't work with the C-H coupler.
Carquest stocks some Milton proucts, too, but I think packaged as CarQuest brand. Mostly tire repair, inflation stuff, but maybe some fittings, too.
Carquest stocks some Milton proucts, too, but I think packaged as CarQuest brand. Mostly tire repair, inflation stuff, but maybe some fittings, too.
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Don't ASSUME that yours will fit at school unless you get proper match.
I've had good luck with Menards brass connectors and they're normal with smaller ports. Cheap enough and you can check in store whether they click in tight before you leave the store. Double check that ALL your connectors on all tools, hoses, compressor, etc. work without leaking.
I can string out 100 ft from my little DeWalt 4 gal compressor and run any nail guns that I need. Actually had to turn down the pressure regulator a bit but I am using 3/8" BlueBird hoses.
ZRX61
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I use Milton T types, but I also have adapters made up so I can plug my airlines & tools into different fittings.
I get mine at the local autopaint store, but you can also get them from www.autobodytoolmart.com
I get mine at the local autopaint store, but you can also get them from www.autobodytoolmart.com
NewShockerGuy
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Gets my vote as well. I have had these for years, zero leaks and it's nice and easy to connect/disconnect a tool. I actually find it alarming when I have to use a normal disconnect because I'm not used to the loud burst of air when you disconnect it. I can connect a tool with a single hand. So easy!
I get the ones with the black housing with the blue button.
-Nigel
maxpower_hd
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We tried the Prevost style at work and they were nice but didn't hold up to every day heavy use. We ended up using some like these I found at Northern Tool. Not sure they are the exact same brand but they look the same. They take most any fitting too so you don't have to switch fittings on the tools if you use them in more than one location.
http://www.automationdirect.com/adc...nect_Air_Couplings/Pneumatic_Safety_Couplings
http://www.automationdirect.com/adc...nect_Air_Couplings/Pneumatic_Safety_Couplings
Mr onetwo
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3/8" body Truflate for me.Cheap and they flow a lot of air.
BearsFan315
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just changed all mine over to Milton V hi FLo !!!
i ordered from jbtoolsales.com as well, great prices as long as you buy in bulk or quantities to overcome shipping. also can pick them up onsies at Northern Tool around here.
i.e. S766 $7.99 @ Northern vs $5.11 @ JBTools
then again i only have a few 3-4 air tools and a small 60 gallon compressor.
i ordered from jbtoolsales.com as well, great prices as long as you buy in bulk or quantities to overcome shipping. also can pick them up onsies at Northern Tool around here.
i.e. S766 $7.99 @ Northern vs $5.11 @ JBTools
then again i only have a few 3-4 air tools and a small 60 gallon compressor.
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