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masraum 11-24-2024 02:01 PM

hose fittings in dual head chuck inflator 1/4" NPT?
 
This is my inflator head. It sounded like a quiet 22 going off in my hand today which turned out to be the hose blowing a pinhole in the middle. The hose says "300 psi".

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1732486394.jpg

It has lived 99.9% of its life in a cardboard box with the compressor in a closet inside the house. It's lived a pampered life compared to other inflators.

I'd like to order a replacement, but I don't think it's going to be that straightforward.

The two ends of the hose are different sizes and there are o-rings at both ends.

At the big end which screws into the chuck, the minor thread diameter is .46" and the major thread diameter is .5" (id is .32") which is a little smaller than a regular quick connect fitting.

The small end that screws into the valve is .36" - .38" (id is .23"). (seems this could be 3/8 UNF-24)

Amazon has a couple of hoses for sale, but I think they are different ends.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1732487940.jpg
They both say
Quote:

End 1: 3/8 inch 24 UNF Brass fitting (FMS64T) for inflators
End 2: 1/4 inch NPT male fitting
It looks like the small end of those may be the same as the small end of my hose. If that's the case, then maybe I could buy one of those hoses, and a new chuck (like below) that would screw into the other end of the hose which is 1/4" NPT, and most stand alone chucks are 1/4" NPT threads.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1732488886.jpg


So, keep my valve/gauge portion, buy a new hose and chuck? (would probably be $20 for the 2 parts from Amazon).

Or just trash the whole thing and buy a new one? I probably only paid ~$20 for this thing.

When I bought this, I wanted to buy something "good" that would last. I was not happy that the best at the store where I made the purchase didn't instill me with confidence that it was going to last 20-30 years, but I bought it anyway.

I don't really use the built in "gauge" other than as a very rough "that's probably more than enough" that I then verify with my dial gauges.

I also hate to sheiße-can this thing just because the hose popped when I could either cut the hose and then stick one of these in it
https://cdn.rona.ca/images/0679014_L.jpg

Or just replace the hose with something that I hope is a better quality.

Bill Douglas 11-24-2024 02:24 PM

Other than the fact it doesn't go, it's a cool inflator. Nice and small and compact.

masraum 11-24-2024 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Douglas (Post 12363749)
Other than the fact it doesn't go, it's a cool inflator. Nice and small and compact.

I think I see what's going on.

I bought the ~$20 version that they had at whichever big box store I bought the compressor from (good makita, super quiet small compressor).

But Milton makes a higher quality version which is what I wanted, but didn't realize the difference.
https://www.fixtires.com/prodimages/am_506.jpg

masraum 11-24-2024 03:17 PM

I'll see what PP has before I order anything. Maybe they'll have something awesome.

I'm leaning towards one of these for $46 from Amazon since I suspect it's a quality item.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1732493780.jpg

But I could get one of these from Amazon for $20

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1732493833.jpg

masraum 11-24-2024 03:19 PM

PP has some fancy Euro Hazet stuff.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1732493988.jpg

LEAKYSEALS951 11-24-2024 03:31 PM

After a weekend of messing with the 1/4- 3/8 condundrum with my own air equipment-trips to lowes and fiddling- I concur, that hose would work. Final answer!

john70t 11-24-2024 03:47 PM

The dual head is better for bike tires.
Some road bikes have Presta valves but adapters are $3 at wally. Probably only need to carry one.

masraum 11-24-2024 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEAKYSEALS951 (Post 12363783)
After a weekend of messing with the 1/4- 3/8 condundrum with my own air equipment-trips to lowes and fiddling- I concur, that hose would work. Final answer!

Excellent thanks!

masraum 11-24-2024 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john70t (Post 12363796)
The dual head is better for bike tires.
Some road bikes have Presta valves but adapters are $3 at wally. Probably only need to carry one.

I like the long rigid application more than the little short round chucks. I don't really need the second connection. I don't have a bike any more.

masraum 11-29-2024 06:13 PM

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1732493780.jpg
^this^ is a much more substantial better made part than the cheap thing that I previously purchased.

Pazuzu 11-29-2024 07:34 PM

Those are probably straight thread o-ring boss fittings. 50/50 whether they're metric or SAE.

If you came back to civilization, there are a hundred pneumatic/hydraulic hose shops here that could make you a replacement in 10 minutes. :)

masraum 11-29-2024 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pazuzu (Post 12366366)
Those are probably straight thread o-ring boss fittings. 50/50 whether they're metric or SAE.

If you came back to civilization, there are a hundred pneumatic/hydraulic hose shops here that could make you a replacement in 10 minutes. :)

Yep, no doubt that I could probably get something made easily in town.

Baz 11-29-2024 08:12 PM

Bought this over 5 years ago - under $24 & still works great!

TireTek Tire Pressure Gauge for Cars (170 PSI) - Professional Tire Inflator with Secure Air Chuck - Tire Gauge for Tire Pressure, Air Compressor Attachments, Tire Inflator Nozzle, Air Pressure Gauge

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1732943532.jpg


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