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Air compressor unloader line compression fittings?

LinuxMercedes

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One of the fittings on my air compressor's unloader line leaks, and I want to replace it. I'm not quite sure what to look for, or what to replace it with. Tried calling the local hardware store and they didn't know what I was talking about, so I figured I'd ask you guys.
 
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MacMcMacmac

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It's probably a 1/4" Swagelock, the brand name of type of compression fitting. There are other brands as well but compression fitting is the type. If you have a plastic line, you will need a plastic compression ferrule with a metal liner that goes up inside the unloader line.
 
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G_P

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Post a picture of the fitting in question. They are almost always compression fittings but might be a flare fitting.
They are not specific unloader fittings. They are just general plumbing fittings.
 
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LinuxMercedes

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Thanks guys! I ended up going to the hardware store and finding what I was looking for.

Now that I've fixed that, I realize that the fittings on the main pump line are also leaking...
 
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