Air hose quick disconnect
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DavidtheDuke
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DO NOT get ones from Home Depot. I bought three, and three leaked, no STAYED WIDE OPEN. Milton seems pretty good, we use them at the shop.
krusty the clown
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the amflo's a good but i'll stick with milton.
I use the high flow ones from milton (V style) on my impacts and air hoses. They flow 85% more air then the standard M style which is nice on the high air flow tools, and they work with the regular M style fittings that everybody seems to have.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200319823_200319823
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200323681_200323681
I stick to name brand ones no matter what style I am buying, the cheapies just leak too much.
-Dan
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200319823_200319823
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200323681_200323681
I stick to name brand ones no matter what style I am buying, the cheapies just leak too much.
-Dan
Red Green
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Milton here also. They seem to hold up to abuse very well.
gotmud13613
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Just had this very same thing happen to me today with the HD QD mulepackin
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I've always used Milton T style. Thats what my father has on all his air tools, and so it only made sense to stay with the same style. Have never had a Milton connector fail or leak.
Uncle Buck
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I think Parker Hannifin's are likely about the best quality you will get, but Milton's are not bad, plus you will find them in everything from dedicated tool supply houses to auto parts stores and on to the local Walmart and Ace hardware, virtually anywhere. I cannot speak to interchangability with the Parker Hannifin line though. I am partial to an old style Shrader that I think is no longer sold these days myself.
The Porsche shop I go to switched over from Amflo to CEJN. Pretty nice stuff.
http://www.ohlheiser.com/products/cejn/default.htm
http://www.ohlheiser.com/products/cejn/default.htm
russlaferrera
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[I am partial to an old style Shrader that I think is no longer sold these days myself.[/QUOTE]
Uncle Buck. how old we talking here? I remember Shrader fittings in auto class that were the size of a garden hose connection and you screwed then together. This was in the 1960s
Uncle Buck. how old we talking here? I remember Shrader fittings in auto class that were the size of a garden hose connection and you screwed then together. This was in the 1960s
Those look just like the Milton V style, and seem to have the same features other then the anti-hose whip.
-Dan
Uncle Buck
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Uncle Buck. how old we talking here? I remember Shrader fittings in auto class that were the size of a garden hose connection and you screwed then together. This was in the 1960s[/QUOTE]
Nothing that big, these are along the lines of the Milton's most (including myself use) but their design is a bit different and you can easily connect, or disconnect the two with one hand if need be.
goodfellow
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There was a test done some years ago (late 70s) which put a lot of the brand name couplers and fittings through a series of punishing tests. I can't recall if it was Popular Mechanics or Hot Rod --but the end result was Milton and ACME tied as the most durable
Milton is the most common -- and no one's ever heard of ACME, but I switched to ACME and have never had any problems
here's what they look like --
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/GSDRVSM?PACACHE=000000044700049
Milton is the most common -- and no one's ever heard of ACME, but I switched to ACME and have never had any problems
here's what they look like --
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/GSDRVSM?PACACHE=000000044700049
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l_bilyk
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Most of my fittings are amflo, because thats what we sell at work. My couplers are either lincoln or milton quick connects. Spend the extra money and buy a really nice coupler. They are worth it.
I use the type V Miltons, never had any leak & had noticibly more power on the tools than with type M on the same tool at the same pressure. They have something about not using on percussion tools but I've ran impacts & an air hammer plugged into them no problem.
goodfellow
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Still doesn't work ....
I bought some Tomco couplers from PoorOwner on this board. I like them, although they are a bit bulky. The zero-pressure disconnect and the universal compatibility are nice features. Most of my older tools have The Milton "Automotive" couplers, but the new ones seem to always come with the "Industrial" style.
The Tomcos work with either one.
The Tomcos work with either one.
I use both the Tomco and the Prevost with Milton M connectors ... the Prevost really rocks ... 
http://www.ultimategarage.com/hardware/prevost.html
http://www.ultimategarage.com/hardware/prevost.html
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I would stay away from brass on any impact gun or air hammer. I have found the vibration tends to snap the male fitting over a short period of time.
I agree with everyone, stay with a quality brand, milton, amflo, parker, prevost, etc.
I bought CH couplers that said the would interchange with milton, every single one leaks.
I use the high flow or the 3/8 flow couplers so you get the max power out of your air tools, worth the money when your 1/2" gun can break a bolt a 3/4 gun normally handles when the 3/4 gun won't fit. Go with something you can easily get in your area, you never know when you might need several more fittings (homemade test equipment).
I agree with everyone, stay with a quality brand, milton, amflo, parker, prevost, etc.
I bought CH couplers that said the would interchange with milton, every single one leaks.
I use the high flow or the 3/8 flow couplers so you get the max power out of your air tools, worth the money when your 1/2" gun can break a bolt a 3/4 gun normally handles when the 3/4 gun won't fit. Go with something you can easily get in your area, you never know when you might need several more fittings (homemade test equipment).
blue302stang
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I use both the Tomco and the Prevost with Milton M connectors ... the Prevost really rocks ...
http://www.ultimategarage.com/hardware/prevost.html
those are what we used when i worked for BMW and loved them, you can easily disconnect whatever your using with one hand
porcupine73
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Yes stay away from the home despot and sears fittings, those are junk. I had done everything with the 3/8" single shutoff type from sears and the female ends are garbage. They stick open, leak, and are just plain fussy. The first few time I took them back for exchange, and sears told me I have to bring in all the parts that came in the package (ie all the male fittings too). I said um...I have those on all my tools and argued with them until they opened up a package and gave me replacements which were junk too. So I got rid of all those
and switched to Parker 1/2" no shutoff high flow style from mcmaster.com These are wonderful, the don't leak at all, and I am very very happy with them.
All my air tools I always run a hose whip from the connector to the tool, never putting the male fitting right on the tool itself.
and switched to Parker 1/2" no shutoff high flow style from mcmaster.com These are wonderful, the don't leak at all, and I am very very happy with them.
All my air tools I always run a hose whip from the connector to the tool, never putting the male fitting right on the tool itself.
I use both the Tomco and the Prevost with Milton M connectors ... the Prevost really rocks ...
http://www.ultimategarage.com/hardware/prevost.html
I'll second the nomination for Prevost. their fittings are awesome! They also have some pretty sweet hoses that have a swivel end so as you are unwinding them they don't have to be "looped" or whatever from being coiled up. The way the fittings attach and detach rule!
I stopped at NAPA, Carquest, AirGas, and a few more places, nobody ever heard of anti whip or safety air couplers, but more than a few thought it was a good idea and wanted one. Ended up at McFadden Dale industrial hardware and bought one Amflo C61 universal to replace the POS that came on my sears compressor. Watching ebay or ordering online seems like the only option.
Industrial Concepts
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We are a Prevost Master Distributor in KY & the first time I saw Prevost componants was in CA. Most auto paint supplier should have the non safety push button Prevost couplers. If they don't have the safety couplers, they can order the coupler for you.
Northerntools.com is selling a Milton safety coupler that looks identical to the Prevost at half the price of a Prevost ...
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200320235_200320235
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200320235_200320235
Sack
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I've had the Prevost for about 5 yrs now and love them. don't know the model - black with blue dot.
Spookrider
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Milton-A
What my Dad used back in mid 50's and now where I work at is using the same.
I have some Napa one and they seem to be doing fine.(Aero there terms)
What my Dad used back in mid 50's and now where I work at is using the same.
I have some Napa one and they seem to be doing fine.(Aero there terms)
Spookrider
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Here is a realted qestion.
Why or what give these thing it name (A,M,I...........) Why not have three or less.
Why or what give these thing it name (A,M,I...........) Why not have three or less.
PAToyota
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Originally, different manufacturers made their own styles - Milton - "M", Aro - "A", Truflate - "T", etc.
What about taking this a step further and talking about who makes the best swivel fitings. Something like these:
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/6ZF41
I've got a cheap one from HF but the thing leaks air (of course) I only bought it to see if I'd like have these suckers for the supposed convienence... of course now I need to go buy good ones.....
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/6ZF41
I've got a cheap one from HF but the thing leaks air (of course) I only bought it to see if I'd like have these suckers for the supposed convienence... of course now I need to go buy good ones.....
I use Type "M" connections. I have used quite a few different manufacturers over the years, but gravitate back to Milton because of both quality and price. I prefer Milton for the female end. I have found no real difference between a cheap male end or a name brand male end.
russlaferrera
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I used the Milton "M", they leaked most of the time. Changed to "A", no more leaks.