What are the best air hose couplers?

[Mike80911]

I have purchased air hose couplers from several different places. From the cheap ones to the somewhat expensive ones I have yet to find one that does not leak when connected. Does anyone here have any advice on where to get quality couplers that do not leak after the first use?

[devodave]

I've had good luck with Milton M type connectors. Always install a brass female quick-disconnect and usually use steel male pieces. What type of leakage issues are you having?

[rick-l]

To answer your question NO
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/888837-hissing-air-hose-fittings.html

[dad911]

I've found the harbor freights to be similar to other brands. I always keep a few spares on hand.

[fastfredracing]

Yep, I just use the same Milton connectors as mentioned above. Pipe thread tape when I install them . They do wear out and leak eventually, but I usually get a few years out of each one . When mine do start hissing ,I toss em.
Same as above, Brass female coupler , and steel male end .

[Don Ro]

"Brass female coupler , and steel male end ."
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Why this combo?

[DanielDudley]

Originally Posted by Don Ro

"Brass female coupler , and steel male end ."
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Why this combo?

Brass disconnects don't rust. Steel tips don't break off.

[tops911]

Fitting post, mine started leaking today....

[Mike80911]

Thanks for the replies

[cabmandone]

Another vote for Milton here. It's all I use in my shop.

[greglepore]

Milton hiflow is the bomb but the harbor freight copies are ok for home use


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[Baz]

I've dated a few who probably had brass couplers.....just sayin'.....

[DanielDudley]

In the meantime, just reverse your old washer.

[IROC]

We use Staubli connectors, but then again, we are using master-slave manipulators to connect them.

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