Craftsman compressor - hose advice please

[GarageDan]

I have this compessor: http://www.sears.com/craftsman-33-g...16472000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2#desc

Today at HF I bout the 1/2" red 25' Goodyear hose 50' long. For about the same price the had the 3/8" black 100' Goodyear hose. I thought 50' is long enough and that 1/2" would give me more capacity. But then, I don't really know anything.

What's the diff between 1/2" and 3/8" hoses? Did I reason correctly?

 

[Danglerb]

I've heard the black hose is the good one, not to say the red isn't good I don't recall a specific review on the red one.

I have the 50' black, and it serves me well, but buying again I would get a Flexilla poly hose as I spend too much time fussing with the stiffness of the black hose.

If you run a high cfm tool that also needs some specific min pressure you may need to adjust the static pressure at the compressor a bit higher with a smaller diameter longer hose, but chances are its fine either way.

 

[GarageDan]

Thanks!

 

[allinon72]

1/2" hose is a bit much for that compressor, it will be running constantly.

 

[pipsters]

1/2" hose is a bit much for that compressor, it will be running constantly.

Ummm, no.

 

[thightower]

I wouldn't use 1/2 unless you have a 3/4 or bigger imact. 3/8 is fine for everything else.

 

[theoldwizard1]

What's the diff between 1/2" and 3/8" hoses?

1/8" Sorry I had to !

1/2" is overkill for that compressor. Get 2 50'. You will use the second 50 if only to replace the first one when it wears out.

Goodyear rubber air hose is good stuff !

 

[GarageDan]

Thanks guys. I'll go back and exchange the 1/2" for the 3/8" and get an extra 50'! I heard the Goodyear hoses were good stuff and that they wouldn't have them much longer so I grabbed one.

Are the HF fittings garbage or ok? Significanly cheaper than Cman.

 

[chris142]

Are the HF fittings garbage or ok? Significanly cheaper than Cman.

They are hit and miss. I have several that don't work.

 

[GarageDan]

They are hit and miss. I have several that don't work.

Thanks

 

[thehazmatguy]

Thanks guys. I'll go back and exchange the 1/2" for the 3/8" and get an extra 50'! I heard the Goodyear hoses were good stuff and that they wouldn't have them much longer so I grabbed one.

Are the HF fittings garbage or ok? Significanly cheaper than Cman.

I don't know how all HF stores display their stuff but I found a huge difference between the ones in the bubble packs and the single ones in the bins. I have been happy with the ones in bins that you by as singles. The bubble pack ones leaked for me though.

 

[Motofixxer]

I would recommend the Milton type V high flow couplers. They will make a noticeable improvement.

 

[TapperMan]

I also had one of the HF couplers that didn't work. It was never drilled out for air to pass through.

 

[dirtydogintex]

I also had one of the HF couplers that didn't work. It was never drilled out for air to pass through.

eco green model?

 

[GarageDan]

Ok guys, now I need to decide what to do. As I posted in the beginning I got the 1/2" red 25' Goodyear hose 50' long. I haven't opened it yet.

The other day I was able to order two Craftsman 3/8 in. x 50 ft. Heavy-Duty Air Hoses for $13 each.

What about using the 1/2 line to run air from the front of my garage to the back? I could use that hose instead of plumbing with hard lines.