Compressed Air Plumbing Question

[doojus]

Hi,

I'm trying to connect an air compressor to some compressed air line using a flexible jump hose. The problem is none of the fittings on the jump hose rotate and I obviously can't rotate the compressor or the lines so when I tighten the hose it's trying to bend How are you guys accomplishing this? Just twisting the hose? Seems like a relatively simple problem but it's giving me a headache right now.

 

[Boilerhouse]

Several ways, one is to use a pipe union at one end.

 

[wendlwacker]

Or get the swivel hydrolic fittings

 

[RECox286]

When I have to do that, I always use an air coupler. Look

at big box air fittings in the tool section, or ask at yer LAPS.

Milton is a good name to trust among the many. Stay away

from the air fittings display at Harbor Freight !

Uncle Bob

 

[doojus]

All good ideas guys, thanks. I'm already using a hydraulic line for this so I think a swivel hydraulic fitting is what I'll do.

 

[LandofRath]

Large air coupler for me.. never leaks

 

[Wabash]

A hydraulic swivel works great and is only a couple of dollars at any farm store like TSC or Rural King.