[Shop-talk] question about cheap air compressors

[Bob Spidell]

The connector is almost certainly the 'industrial' type:

http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-solid-brass-industrial-uick-coupler-set-68237.html


Get rubber hose; plastic is too stiff and a PITA.  Can't go wrong with this (can also get another 20% off with their 
ubiquitous coupons):

http://www.harborfreight.com/25-ft-x-3-8-eighth-inch-heavy-duty-black-rubber-air-hose-2363.html


Cheers,
Bob


On 1/6/2012 6:16 PM, BJNoSHOV8 wrote:
> 1.  I bought a new small air compressor (Husky brand) from Home Depot for my home use.  I just need something for 
> light duty, and this was technically a Christmas present from my wife.  I don't know which type of air connector it 
> needs.  It comes with a female fitting and from the appearance it must need a short male fitting, contrary to my 
> experience in my father's shop where he had all long fittings.
>
> 2.  For light duty home use, does it matter which type of hose I use?  I see hoses for sale made from PVC, rubber, and 
> polyurethane.  I gather that PVC is stiffer, or maybe just stiffer in cold weather.  I'm on a tight budget so I don't 
> want to buy more than I really need.
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