Need air hose recommendations...

[mroneeyedboh]

So I'm thinking about buying an Ac for impact work and tires at the home front. I have a SO MG325, MG725 and FAR 2500 and FAR 7000 ratchets. This will not be used alot and it'll be home use only.

What do yall recommend, I'd assume 3/8 ID line and some Melton V QDs?

What is you're recommendation on a manufacturer for the hose?

What about max length? I'm looking about 50-75' max.

Lastly I may get an ARO-flo 2000 series air/water separator / fogger. I was recommended to use one by a local supply house. But I can't find much on it, does anyone know if it'll restrict the air flow bad? Should I omit the fogger and just use the regulator and filter?

 

[md21722]

I use as short a hose as possible. I have a 25' 3/8" Craftsman hose with Milton V style fittings and a Milton 1108-2 filter/regulator. This filter/regulator is rated for 100 SCFM. I don't have a FAR7000 but I do have a FAR72C and MG725. The FAR7000 and MG725 use 37 SCFM. I get 26 psi pressure drop from the tank to the tool. I set the pressure switches on the compressors to come on higher to compensate. I figure the pressure loss across 3/8" hose to be 10 psi for every 25 feet. Its about half that if you use 1/2" hose but that is big and bulky, particularly when using 1/2" body fittings.

 

[anndel]

Goodyear 3/8" x 50 ft all rubber is a great air hose.

 

[BDBLK2K3]

That yellow goodyear hose is $ 19.99 at Ollies .

 

[PSYKO_Inc]

One thing you can do if you have some real air hogs is to run a 1/2" hose, but adapt down to 3/8 for the last 3-5 feet. That way you don't lose as much pressure over the run, but it's still light and flexible at the tool.

I've had good luck with Goodyear hoses, but the new Tekton hoses (made in USA) have caught my eye recently. I need a couple short hoses so I'm thinking of ordering some to try out. Amazon has a $10 off $50 on Tekton tools right now which makes it even more tempting.

 

[outdoorspace]

In terms of manufacturers, Continental ContiTech (formerly Goodyear) and Gates are both excellent. I've noticed a lot of love on the forum for hybrid hoses like Flexilla by Legacy and the ContiTech Optitrac, particularly from those in cold climates, but the heavy duty rubber lines branded under Craftsman that are rated for 300 PSI working pressure and 1200 PSI burst have served me well in the last decade.

 

[firebox40dash5]

I have a 100' 1/2" and 50' 3/8" Flexzilla hose. I finally wired my shed and keep my compressor parked there, and it's on the opposite side of the house from the driveway. So the 1/2" is to get me over to the cars. I don't use it when I don't need to, but it doesn't seem to hinder things when I do.

I replaced pretty much everything on the outlet side of my compressor besides the pressure switch. It had an itty bitty pipe ****** from the tank to the switch & regulator, I replaced it with a 3/8" steel tee from McMaster to a ball valve and coupler... max is 130psi, so regulating it down isn't an issue for air tools. That gave it surprising *** for a 120v/2hp/30gal unit.

 

[gdocktor3]

I have 5 or 6 different 3/8" & one 1/2" Goodyear hoses all different lengths, whips, etc and never had a problem. I also have a Matco 3/8" whip with swivel that works really well, but has 1/4" threads. Bought one HF whip that leaked first time used it. I use 3/8" thread x 3/8" body automotive couplers & plugs and they most certainly make a big difference over 1/4" body couplers.

 

[L.Cheapo]

I have two 25' 1/4" pvc type craftsman hoses bought many years ago before I knew better. Avoid.

I also have a 3/8" 50' Flexzilla hose with Milton Hi-Flo V series fittings. Awesome. Considering a 100' to keep from doing the car shuffle if one at the end of the driveway needs air.

 

[PSYKO_Inc]

The 100' hose is nice to have, but it really requires a hose reel. I have a 100' Goodyear hose that I bought accidentally at hf (was tagged as 50', didn't realize it till I unrolled it) and was just too much hose to manage. Got the $18 manual hose reel and mounted it on the wall above my compressor and it made a huge difference in usability. I was even able to air up a tire for my neighbor in his driveway lol.

 

[T_Roze]

Larger 25' hose, Goodyear or bluebird (I demoed one, really impressed with it).

Smaller 100' for light tasks. I have a 100' 1/4" hose on a manual reel, bought from Costco. Expert air was the brand name I believe. Quality is ok, not stellar. I wasn't looking for anything too top notch, I wanted it for tires. And it works great for that. I can reach my neighbours driveway, and use it frequently to air up my truck and trailer tires when parked on the street. So much easier than moving the compressor or pulling a heavier hose around!


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[southalabama]

I've been happy with my goodyear yellow hoses.

 

[HomeTheaterMan]

Goodyear 3/8" x 50 ft all rubber is a great air hose.

+2. I have a Craftsman hose that I've had for years and it's been great. However, I recently picked up a Goodyear hose and it seems great as well. You can often find the 50' ones on sale for $21 on Northern Tools Website and then a $5 off coupon making it $16. IMO it's very hard to beat this deal.