Push Button Air Coupler

[Will Wrench]

Hello, new to the Garage Forum. Can anyone tell me where I can get the air coupler with the push button? I believe it is a composite and I hear they are great air couplers. If so where can I purchase?

Thanks

Will

 

[Jokeman]

They are made by Prevost. Snap-On guys usually have them or online.

 

[930dreamer]

How about these?

http://www.tptools.com/p/176,181_1and4-Safety-Coupler.html

 

[4x4gearhead]

Most any hardware company can get these for you, we use them at our shop as they literally last 4-5x longer than your conventional coupler. I believe we have even gotten one or two from the parts store in a pinch.

 

[brett09]

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200320235_200320235

Milton version, works great. Harry epstein carrys them too, but not listed on the website for whatever reason. Might be able to call them for pricing.

 

[Danglerb]

Push button is a style, not a brand, sometimes called a safety coupler, two stage (release pressure, then uncouple), or vented. I like the CEJN brand, but its expensive.

http://ultragarage.net/CEJN.html

 

[Rusty32]

mcmaster carr sells them

 

[3 at 8]

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200320235_200320235

Milton version, works great. Harry epstein carrys them too, but not listed on the website for whatever reason. Might be able to call them for pricing.

I have these and am very happy. I bought from Amazon but I think they came from Northern Tool.

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

Push button is a style, not a brand, sometimes called a safety coupler, two stage (release pressure, then uncouple), or vented. I like the CEJN brand, but its expensive.

http://ultragarage.net/CEJN.html

Prevost also make them, red color button.

 

[Fedwrench]

http://www.toolsource.com/coupler-truflate-fnpt-socket-p-105328.html

www.toolsource.com has several styles of prevost couplers. There are imposters, ensure you but a real prevost.

 

[bgott]

I was on the Matco truck today, he had 'em, wanted $26 or so a pop.

http://www.tooltopia.com/search.aspx?find=prevost+air+coupler

 

[ECP]

We have them at our shop. Converted about half of the hoses already. We needed them because the old style just wouldn't last in our shop. Tools would constantly make the hose pop off... even the spray guns in the paint booth (not good!). So far, they've been great. You can drop them on the concrete without chipping anything (like the old ones); you can drive over them and not wreck them. Everything is internal and protected by the composite shell.

Pricey, but worth it.

 

[wreckercologist]

If you swap out air tools a lot, skip the Blue Prevost. They're a good connector, but wear out quickly when you swap tools alot. They also don't do so well with impact wrenches. I've had a couple lock on and not want to let go. I can't speak on the other styles or types offered by Prevost, just the blue ones with the metal button.

I've been using one of these for the past six months or so, and so far, so good. That's about the amount of time the Prevost would be worn out.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200415216_200415216

 

[ImportTuner]

I have both the Prevost and Milton safety air couplers; works great and no more runaway air hoses .. the Miltons are cheaper is price but the quality is excellent.

 

[Agent1320]

I've been using my Wurth couplers for years, never an issue.

https://shoponline.wurthusa.com/wur...or/category/G3421359/specialstock/group1.jsp/

 

[williaty]

I use the Prevost push-button ones in the High-Flow (Euro) profile. Abso-******-lutely love them! I got mine from Steve at Ultimate Garage.

 

[Monte]

get these:

"one push/single push" system

http://ultimategarage.com/shop/part.php?products_id=2764

 

[williaty]

What Monte linked to is the "safety" style. This means that the female coupler won't let go of the male barb until the pressure has equalized inside and outside the hose. So you push the button, it hisses loudly for a few seconds, and then the hose falls out of the coupler. I have these on my drops to prevent the hose from whipping around the shop if someone who doesn't know any better pushes the button without having their other hand on the hose. The downside is that they cost a little more than the non-safety ones.

I use the non-safety ones on the hose ends. A tool usually doesn't store enough air relative to its mass to risk shooting across the room if you just pop the button. So I save money and use non-safety couplers on the hose ends. The exception to this is the Shraeder-valve adapters for filling tires. Those are light enough that the little bit of air they store inside can be used to shoot them short distances. Hilarity ensues.

 

[Monte]

For convenience i use the "one push" connectors. It´s faster and less annoying compared to the "two push" button connectors or other safety couplers which you have to push and then pull etc.......i´m lazy...

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[dwm]

I've been using the Prevost safety couplers for many years. They're very durable, and I like them on the tool end of my primary hoses. I find them especially handy for tools I'd rather not have accidentally turned on when not in use. When using my nailers and staplers, for example, it's handy to be able to push the button to release air but not the hose before setting the tool down. Same for palm-switched sanders and buffers, and of course die and angle grinders. They also help prevent me from slinging compound or polish from the palm-switched DA when I'm applying it to the pad.

 

[jam022316]

That is just cool as hell. Didn't know they made these. Thanks guys! One more thing to blow my money on!

 

[Vinko]

I've got some of the Prevost (from Ult. Garage -- also sold at McMaster). Bought I bought the CEJN as well -- they've been good, expect one idiot managed to break one after about a year of use. Probably because he got frustrated that he couldn't get it off. Idiot.

 

[Will Wrench]

Thanks for all the replies, I did call the manufacturer PREVOST (the original manufacturer in Greenvill SC) 800-845-7220 www.prevostusa.com and there are many sources: Matco, Mac, Cornwell, Myers Tire & Supply, McMaster Carr, PBE Jobbers Warehouse, & now all the NAPA stores. If the sore doesn't have then they will order. The manufacturer said beware of the Taiwan copies out there they are junk. You usually can indentify them by the (2) curved lines on the top or (1) knurled line on the top, these are the foriegn copies. They do make all the profiles with the exception of the lincoln long nose.

 

[williaty]

For convenience i use the "one push" connectors. It´s faster and less annoying compared to the "two push" button connectors or other safety couplers which you have to push and then pull etc.......i´m lazy...

The current-generation Safety couplers are one-push. They discontinued the two-push line.

 

[dwm]

The current-generation Safety couplers are one-push. They discontinued the two-push line.

Where'd you hear that? That'd be a shame if they think the S1 replaces the two-push models, and I'll stop buying Prevost if that's true. As will many rough carpenters (not what I do for a living, but I did spend some time doing it years ago and the Prevost couplers were a godsend). The ability to empty the resorvoir on a nailer (whether it's in bump mode or not) without losing the hose is a VERY handy feature. Guess I'll switch to Milton's version and stock up.

 

[williaty]

Where'd you hear that? That'd be a shame if they think the S1 replaces the two-push models, and I'll stop buying Prevost if that's true. As will many rough carpenters (not what I do for a living, but I did spend some time doing it years ago and the Prevost couplers were a godsend). The ability to empty the resorvoir on a nailer (whether it's in bump mode or not) without losing the hose is a VERY handy feature. Guess I'll switch to Milton's version and stock up.

I think you're mistaken about how the S1 operates. The S1 does exactly the same thing the older style ones did, just in one press.

Old style safety:
1) Push button
2) Air relieved from hose/tool while hose is still trapped/captive
3) Push button again
4) Pull coupler apart

New style safety:
1) Push button
2) Air relieved from hose/tool while hose is still trapped/captive
3) Wait for hissing to stop and then pull the coupler apart

The only difference in the way they function is that the second press isn't required to get it apart. The coupler still won't disconnect under pressure.

 

[dwm]

I think you're mistaken about how the S1 operates. The S1 does exactly the same thing the older style ones did, just in one press.

Old style safety:
1) Push button
2) Air relieved from hose/tool while hose is still trapped/captive
3) Push button again
4) Pull coupler apart

New style safety:
1) Push button
2) Air relieved from hose/tool while hose is still trapped/captive
3) Wait for hissing to stop and then pull the coupler apart

The only difference in the way they function is that the second press isn't required to get it apart. The coupler still won't disconnect under pressure.

No misunderstanding here at all.

When you're climbing around on framing, you want at least one hand (preferably both) free. You also generally want to let the pressure out of your loaded framing nailer until you're ready to nail again, if you have a coupler that makes it easy. You DON'T want the hose to fall out of the gun (and have to retrieve it a floor or more down) when you do it. You want to be able to clip or carry your gun to the next spot without losing the hose or having to secure it separately. The S1 doesn't provide this functionality.

 

[williaty]

Ah, I see. You're right.

I had never considered wanting to relieve the pressure but not disconnect the hose.

 

[dwm]

Ah, I see. You're right.

I had never considered wanting to relieve the pressure but not disconnect the hose.

I use this feature heavily at home too, it's handy. Everyone has their preferences and habits, but mine is to push the button once whenever I'm setting down a die grinder, a nailer, or any tool with an easy-to-trigger switch (my Dynabrade sanders with palm switches, for example). Especially if my other hand is occupied; I hold the tool by the coupler and end of the hose, push the button with my thumb, and set it down. One handed. I don't lose the hose connection, but the tool can't fire up by being tipped over, operated by a curious young child while I'm under the car, etc. I once had my mischievous retriever pick up my Dynabrade 6" random orbital while it was connected to the hose, and set it on a piece I had just put the first coat of lacquer on. Thankfully I had hit the button once so he couldn't proceed to resand the piece.

 

[Vinko]

Where'd you hear that?

+ 1 -- I've got an e-mail into Prevost USA about this just to confirm.

 

[williaty]

It'll be interesting to see what they say. When I ordered my last round of stuff, I ordered one of the old two-press styles simply because I didn't know there was a difference. I got a reply back that what I wanted had been superseded by a S1 (one-press) coupler.

 

[Vinko]

Oh Noes! They are going to discontinue the 2 button, but they said they've got plenty of stock (at least of the industrial) and don't have any firm date for the discontinuing of the 2 button couplers.

 

[dwm]

Bummer. Looks like I'll be stocking up on the two-press and then switching to Milton.

 

[Fireball027]

I saw the push button air couplers at Harbor Freight today for $4.99 each. I needed a couple more couplers so I bought them and will see how they work.

 

[jam022316]

I saw the push button air couplers at Harbor Freight today for $4.99 each. I needed a couple more couplers so I bought them and will see how they work.

Please keep us posted. Very interested if they work well.

 

[PT Doc]

Do these push button couplers accept the male portion just by pushing the male in or do you have to push the button in to accept the male component. Hope that makes sense.

I bought a bunch of brass ones that you can just shove the make on and the female just accepts then then locks on. I like these quite a bit more. Thanks

 

[williaty]

Just push. They plug right in. Actually, they do so with less effort than any other coupler I've tried.

 

[dwm]

As williaty noted, they do just push on. For the two-click, you have to push past both stops but there's no button-pressing involved.

I do have some brass couplers that require less effort than the pushbutton style. But I still prefer the Prevost over them, especially over the long haul. I haven't cross-sectioned one, but they seem to hold up very well. In part that's proably due to all of the mechanicals being internal. I wish I could say that about my Milton pushbutton safety couplers. I'm hoping I just got some from a bad batch, but I've had two of them start jamming in less than 6 months. The only disappointing product I've ever received from Milton.

 

[Will Wrench]

I saw the push button air couplers at Harbor Freight today for $4.99 each. I needed a couple more couplers so I bought them and will see how they work.

There junk, they are not Prevost. These are made in Tiawan by Central Compressor (Harbor Freight). The one I bought from H.F. lasted a week.

 

[pdham]

I bought the HF push button coupler as well and like you said it lasted a week. I then bough a Privost, I,ve had it on my main air line for several years and have had it fail twice, The first time 6 months or so ago and then again today. The check valve sticks and I have to disassemble it to get it working again. PITA. Anyway I'm going to see how well there lifetime warranty works.