kruton Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 I just upgraded all my air hoses to flexzilla and it got me thinking that I probably should upgrade my fittings and couplers. The ones I have always used were just cheap ones, but they were always leaking. So what is everyone here using and what do you recommend?Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 powertank http://www.powertank.com/products/sfID1/16/productID/64 if not look for fittings with 6 or more balls in female end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hernandez Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 I saw some nice HI Flow fittings at HD the other day Husky Brand, don't know if its good quality but the kit was a good price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisonfangs85 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 I too switched to flexzilla hose for my air and garden hose. They are awesome!!! As far as connectors go I bought the ColorConnex kit from menards. They are great. I had enough to hook up 100' of hose on a reel and put some male adapters on a couple air tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbw55 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 + 1 for the ColorConnex, I use the type C blue (automotive) and no issues...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted July 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 I like to have as many connection options as I can for any one tool.Ok I am just joking and I don't really use that many different couplers at once. I just found some ColorConnex at lunch so I thought I would try them. I just stuck several of them together and thought it would be funny to post it here. I figure surely somebody will chime in and tell me that is not how to hook up air tools!Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbw55 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 I like to have as many connection options as I can for any one tool.Ok I am just joking and I don't really use that many different couplers at once. I just found some ColorConnex at lunch so I thought I would try them. I just stuck several of them together and thought it would be funny to post it here. I figure surely somebody will chime in and tell me that is not how to hook up air tools!Sent from my SM-N900V using TapatalkThat will work if your a smidge short on the air hose LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 isn't that a 150' retractable? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted July 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 isn't that a 150' retractable?Comp that's hilarious!Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Yellow Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Have some good experience with CEJN fittings. I use their eSafe couplings with streamline hose connection. They have a 2-stage disconnection system that avoids the hose to be thrown out under pressure. On the tools I have swivel fittings from Rectus, but unfortunately they seem to be discontinued as I am unable to locate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteW Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 i use easy connect fittings for my females and for the males on tools i have swivel heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted July 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 i use easy connect fittings for my females and for the males on tools i have swivel heads.I grabbed a few of the ColorConnex by legacy but would like to get a few of the swivel connectors. Do they leak for you at all?Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteW Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 I grabbed a few of the ColorConnex by legacy but would like to get a few of the swivel connectors. Do they leak for you at all?Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalkif you buy cheap ones then yes they leak. i bought ones from Lowes and so far so good but i have had them in since May 2015 under heavy use so we will see how long they last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted July 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 I have just been buying random couplers when I see them and trying them out since I don't know what brands are good.Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Kruton, if there is one thing we have in common with woman, its our love for buying shit. If it aint tools, then its electronics. We love our tools and gadgets, and our woman. And if all else fails, we can shoot at targets at the gun range lolAre you sure we weren't separated at birth! What kind of guns do you have?Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteW Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 I have just been buying random couplers when I see them and trying them out since I don't know what brands are good.Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalki feel the same way its a lot of trial and error. but i bought the kobalt swivels and they so far are holding up after 3 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 i feel the same way its a lot of trial and error. but i bought the kobalt swivels and they so far are holding up after 3 months.That one of the nice things about this forum. It helps take a little bit of the trial and error out of things for people looking to buy something.Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hernandez Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 That one of the nice things about this forum. It helps take a little bit of the trial and error out of things for people looking to buy something.Sent from my SM-N900V using TapatalkYup, if someone wasted there money on junk we will sure hear about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo1310 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 I pick up two theses from Amazon and they fit all 5 air hose fittings.Industrial, ARO, Automotive, Lincoln, and Euro (Megaflow) Plus it's super easy to take off and on. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=coilhose+5-in-1+coupler&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Acoilhose+5-in-1+coupler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted August 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 I pick up two theses from Amazon and they fit all 5 air hose fittings.Industrial, ARO, Automotive, Lincoln, and Euro (Megaflow) Plus it's super easy to take off and on. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=coilhose+5-in-1+coupler&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Acoilhose+5-in-1+couplerWhat do you think of them Mondo?Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo1310 Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 What do you think of them Mondo?Sent from my SM-N900V using TapatalkI like it so far. I recently switched to euro fitting but also still use the automotive so I can still use them both with out changing all of my current fittings. Plus having the pressure release feature make it a lot easier switching tools. I've only had it few weeks so we'll see how it holds up. Definitely want a flexzilla hose next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo1310 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Coil hose fitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stainlessstroker95 Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 This is the type I see the most. http://www.amazon.com/Prevost-PVOIRC061201-Regular-Coupler-Style/dp/B0006BK3CIThey hold up good in all weather situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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