Oiling a pneumatic wrench with a whip hose

[RickyPetite]

I just got a new 1/2" Aircat 1150 impact wrench. I added a 3ft Tekton rubber whip hose directly to the tool as I read that the ball joint takes stress off the tool and lengthens its life. After adding the whip hose, I got to thinking about how to oil the tool. Add oil to the end of the hose (will the air blow it down the 3ft hose and into the tool?), add an online oiler between the tool and the hose (adds bulk, seems to limit the ease of use), get rid of the whip hose? Any input would be appreciated. thx

 

[The Cobbler]

oil in the end of hose will travel to the tool just fine

 

[Dave455]

As The Cobbler says, oil in the end of the hose will make it just fine.

I tend to put a few drops in the end of the hose, then run the tool for a few seconds. If you put any more in you see it being expelled as mist out of the exhaust, so you know it’s getting to the tool.

 

[RickyPetite]

Will do. thx

 

[Mr_B]

i've never found a need for whip hose.
alwasy been more pita for no real world benefit for me ...

 

[Wrench97]

Whip hoses are to lengthen the life of the shop hose end connection.
While you see a lot of shops just cut the hose back and use a clamp to hold it on that is a OSHA issue in larger companies.

 

[RickyPetite]

Given that I'm a DIY'er, hard to believe that wear and tear on my main hose or wrench is a plausible issue. Nonetheless, I find the tool easier to handle with the ball valve as the connection seems to fight me less. As long as the wrench gets sufficient lubrication through the whip hose, I'll keep it. If it doesn't lubricate adequately, I'd get rid of the whip.

 

[65ranchero]

in the 40+ years of working in a commercial setting I found the whip hoses to be a PITA and never used them, as far as inline oiler I used to use them but also found them to **** and almost always in the way.
oil the tool before using it and add a little if its in heavy constant use.
want some flexibility?
Try something like this:https://www.harborfreight.com/14-in...MIkKOBt93C8gIVRAnnCh2SQwiSEAQYAiABEgJflvD_BwE

 

[jrsavoie]

in the 40+ years of working in a commercial setting I found the whip hoses to be a PITA and never used them, as far as inline oiler I used to use them but also found them to **** and almost always in the way.
oil the tool before using it and add a little if its in heavy constant use.
want some flexibility?
Try something like this:https://www.harborfreight.com/14-in...MIkKOBt93C8gIVRAnnCh2SQwiSEAQYAiABEgJflvD_BwE

The link never took me to a tool. Just the HF site.

 

[RickyPetite]

Same. Can you repost?

 

[65ranchero]

OK how about this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DP8NKYW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Sorry HF isn't into cut and paste today, go on their site and search for swivel air line fittings
there is also this type:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L859GT1/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[jrsavoie]

The first is the style I have on at least one of my air tools. Mine is 1/4" npt male on one end and 1/4" npt female on the other. Had it for years. I have no idea where I got it or what brand.

OK how about this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DP8NKYW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Sorry HF isn't into cut and paste today, go on their site and search for swivel air line fittings
there is also this type:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L859GT1/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[demarpaint]

I use this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EYR4WIK/?tag=atomicindus08-20 . It's a high flow fitting as well.