Technical What type of air hose fittings are you using? I need heavy duty

Milton M style. But I`d like to switch to the longer ****** end. Less air escaping when connecting ends. But way to many tools to change. I have the local parts store install the ends in my air hoses. So I can screw on the female part. No blow outs have ever happened. I go to many different shops to work on cars. I make the male end match their end and the female part plugs into my tools. I have at least 7 different style of adapters. No need to change ends to fit other people`s fittings. When they get worn, toss them and install new ends. As simple as that.

 

Milton V. They outflow most other fittings.

 

Found this an interesting read.

https://toolguyd.com/quick-guide-to-air-line-couplers-plugs/

 

Snap-***e are premium connectors. I like the stainless steel ones.

 

I use hi flow couplers for my HVLP spray guns, regular couplers for everything else. If you have trouble painting and using a HVLP gun with regular couplers, change to hi flow. It may fix your problems.

 

gimpyshotrods, not sure if i can message you directly... CA DMV registration question.
is a Roadster pickup body cl***ified (on the ***le) as a RD, PK or CV?
Thanks, Marc

 

I have two types, Milton M and Milton type D. Some are up to 50 years old, with tons of use and no failures.
The only reason I have the type D connectors, is because I bought a 3/4 inch impact tool, and all the hoses. They were equipped with the type D.
The best ones I have are br***. The type D are steel, and are high quality.
I had one set of POS type M connectors, that I purchased at a bargain ba*****t tool store years ago. They have never come apart, but they do leak.
I use 135 psi, always use a drier, and have an extra combination plug in regulator and drier that I use for painting and for my power nailers.
Bob

 

Where do you get those "whip checks"?

 

I think I got mine from amazon...........about $8. I've never had another hose get loose after I installed them. It was probably user error to begin with.

 

Milton H air hose connectors. Most have probably been changed out over the last 30 years, but they flow well and are pretty durable. I drain the water out of the compressor every morning, my compressor runs at 150 lbs pressure. Gene

 

Been using Harbor Freight for 30 or so years, pretty good service. Have had a few female ends begin leaking )probably water damage), biggest failure ismale ends get damage and leak. Simply replace the offender and carry on. They are cheap and pretty good quality considering how badly I treat them. I just keep handfuls of them around. Never had a catestrophic failure like you show.