Coupler "Types" and air hose sizes.

[Certified]

Alright, so i got my new compressor hooked up, now what! lets try the beast not too fast cowboy we got another problem, the compressor air outlet is a 1/2" opening with a shut off valve and a 3/8" bushing to accomodate a 3/8" coupler. hmmm!!!

i went to the canadian Harbour freight (princess auto) i found 3 type of hoses 1/4", 3/8",1/2" and tons of coupler types with all kinda different fittings.
my idea is to get as much (volume/pressure) off my 60gallon. 135PSI , 5Hp, 2 stage compressor as i can.

i am hesitating between picking 1/2" hose or 3/8" but the problem is that they all come with 1/4" NPT at the end. and i still have to buy couplers for all my tools that also use 1/4" NPT

the coupler installed on the compressor is a 3/8" "H" type, what is the difference between all these types and what is the best ones to pick to get the best out of the compressor?

 

[MN4x4]

If you want maximum airflow, check out the Milton High-Flow couplers. I changed all my hoses and tools over to them and highly recommend them.

I bought mine at Northern Tool. They frequently have a $20 off $100 coupon that they send out in the mail.

 

[Cryptic1911]

If you want maximum airflow, check out the Milton High-Flow couplers. I changed all my hoses and tools over to them and highly recommend them.

I bought mine at Northern Tool. They frequently have a $20 off $100 coupon that they send out in the mail.

Yep, Milton V-style fittings.. S-764 and S-760 are what I use

 

[1948]

i use the "auto mechanic" type. they are round on the end and dont have the square part sticking out. i dont know the letter code tho.....

 

[mayday0017]

Also your 1/2" air line should have 3/8 end on it, at least the goodyear hoses in the US Harborfreight do....

 

[Certified]

If you want maximum airflow, check out the Milton High-Flow couplers. I changed all my hoses and tools over to them and highly recommend them.

I bought mine at Northern Tool. They frequently have a $20 off $100 coupon that they send out in the mail.

i just can't find any high flow milton products , the only ones i found were "P" "G" and "H"
"V" style as was suggested are simply impossible to find where i am. they have to order them and it will take 2 weeks at least before i get them, i checked ebay same thing not a lot of choice there either.

my brother lives in PA he can get them for me but he does not know where to get them from and i dont know either, if you know a speciality place where they are available in harrisburg, PA please let me know.

 

[J Persons]

www.tptools.com has high flow couplers, they may be repackaged milton or their own brand. http://www.tptools.com/p/172,181_Hi-Flow-Coupler-Kit.html

 

[MN4x4]

Some sources for you. Not recommending any as I've only used the Northern Tools stores, not website. Prices vary WILDLY so shop around.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200323681_200323681

http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-16821-milton-s-764.aspx

http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/mils764.html

http://www.tooltopia.com/milton-s764.aspx