Whip Extension Hose??

[Geeforce]

I'm swapping out the suspension on the Integra today and I'm trying out all my air tools basically for the first time. But several times while maneuvering the impact gun to get to the right spot, the hose pops off. Is this what a whip extension hose is for, to eliminate this problem?

I am using the red vinyl air hose from Craftsman and that thing is stiff which I don't like. Would I be better off getting a rubber air hose?

Thanks for any advice on this.
Scott

 

[vjquan]

The hose shouldn't just pop off under any circumstance unless intentionally. There should be a positive lock to it and you have to pull the coupler ring to release. Are you bumping the connection causing it to pop off? Maybe you have an incompatible coupler/plug combination. There are two common types of plugs - industrial and automotive. You need the correct coupler unless it's a universal type. The whip hose allows you to get into tighter spots since the rigid coupler can sometimes get in the way. I'd look into maybe getting a new coupler to see if that solves your problem.

 

[kartracer55]

AS was stated, sounds like either the plugs and couplers dont match, or they arnt "locking" as they should.

 

[KCHOTBOAT]

I am using the red vinyl air hose from Craftsman and that thing is stiff which I don't like. Would I be better off getting a rubber air hose?

Scott

I have two of the Craftmans air hoses the same part number and paid the same bought them about two weeks apart. One is real stiff and the other is okay.

 

[drbill]

I've got several swivel air fittings that screw into my air tools and we have to use safety disconnects at work. The kind that depressureize the tool before you disconnect it. Kind of a pain as it takes 2 hands to get them off.
But the swivel fittings keep the hose out of your way at most angles.

 

[Jared]

If you want whip hose for cheap try a comercial truck parts store you can use the flexible rubber line that goes to the brakechamber its about a foot long.

 

[Rrumbler]

Whip hoses used to be pretty common, but they have a dangerous characteristic, if they are not handled properly; that is , that they whip when they are disconnected using only one hand - the air under pressure in the "whip" will cause it to flip around for a second, if it is not held on to, and many a worker has gotten whacked by one. They were dis-allowed in the company I used to work for. So, use caution, if you use a whip hose.

 

[Geeforce]

There are two common types of plugs - industrial and automotive. You need the correct coupler unless it's a universal type. The whip hose allows you to get into tighter spots since the rigid coupler can sometimes get in the way. I'd look into maybe getting a new coupler to see if that solves your problem.

Yeah, didn't know there were different styles (which style is the better one?).

I am using the plugs that came with the craftsman air ratchet and the coupler is also a craftsman. The original coupler that came with the compressor was cheap and failed early on so this new coupler is a lot more sturdy. When the plug is inserted, there is a positive tight connection and the air gun works perfectly. But when I go to change a socket or move the gun to a different location, the hose just pops off and air is gushing out. I have to grab the coupler and move the retainer ring to shut off the air. Maybe thats it. Something is wrong with this new coupler?

 

[vjquan]

Industrial vs. automotive is pure preference. If your tools came with plugs, they're most likely to be the industrial type. Industrial in my opinion is more common of the two just because I've never seen tools come with the automotive type. From what you're describing, it's odd that you'd have a working tool and then all of a sudden it pops off with the coupler open and letting air out. Is the coupler release ring locking when the tool is first attached? Can you pull the hose off intentionally without pulling on the coupler ring? Does it do this with other tools? If so, I'd say you have a questionable coupler and try a new one.