Air Compressor Hose Question

[Ferrino]

I need to connect 2 fixed 1/2" NPT female ports with a section of flexible 1/2" hose and obviously need one end to swivel in order to tighten them both up without the hose twisting. I have seen some whip hoses where one end is a swivel and I've seen some people use pipe unions on one end. A lot of people say both methods are prone to leakage. Is there another solution? Would a 1/2" quick connect be preferable? Or maybe just use a fitting with a barb and fasten one end of the hose with a clamp?

This is one of the swivel whip hoses I am considering: eBay Link

 

[EOC_Jason]

Are those going to move around or are they stationary? If stationary you could use a piece of copper pipe with flare fittings...

 

[Ferrino]

I'm connecting my compressor tank to a filter/regulator combo unit on the wall, so I want to use something flexible to take up vibration etc. Thanks.

 

[sgs236]

I did the same thing you are doing and I used a Hydraulic Hose Fitting from Mcmaster Carr # 5340K49. It worked great for me, no leaks and easy to install.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-hydraulic-hose-couplings/=tyq5qh

 

[thom1968]

Would the flexible braided water heater hoses from the big box work? Pipe threads at each end.
Thom

 

[EOC_Jason]

Would the flexible braided water heater hoses from the big box work? Pipe threads at each end.
Thom

You would need to check the PSI rating on them...

 

[GCncsuHD]

I'm connecting my compressor tank to a filter/regulator combo unit on the wall, so I want to use something flexible to take up vibration etc. Thanks.

When I did this I tightened the hose to the compressor manifold, then spun the filter/regulator onto the hose before mounting it on the wall. Worked for me, only downside is I would have to take the regulator off the wall to undo it later if the need arose...

 

[Ferrino]

Thanks - this looks just the ticket!

I did the same thing you are doing and I used a Hydraulic Hose Fitting from Mcmaster Carr # 5340K49. It worked great for me, no leaks and easy to install.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-hydraulic-hose-couplings/=tyq5qh

 

[G_P]

You can also use a steel union.