Just bought a Central Pneumatic Compressor (model #97080) at Harbor Freight and a hose for my Iwata Neo TRN1 AB. The hose fits on the AB but, did I miss an item or two? Like a quick connect tool because I just do not see how to connect the other end of the hose to my compressor.
It's looking like I need a quick connect from the hose to the compressor? Can I get those at lowes?
Thanks
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acctingman1969
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Posted: Saturday, July 08, 2017 - 10:00 AM UTC
Posted: Saturday, July 08, 2017 - 10:58 AM UTC
Quick connectors are usually an extra or highlighted as a plus. Give the company a call and I am sure they will steer you in the right direction.
Posted: Saturday, July 08, 2017 - 11:24 AM UTC
yes, you should be able to find them anywhere that sells compressors. Take your hose in and find the coupling that fits.
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Posted: Saturday, July 08, 2017 - 08:18 PM UTC
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yes, you should be able to find them anywhere that sells compressors. Take your hose in and find the coupling that fits.
Ace Hardware, Lowes, Home Depot, Sears, I've gotten connectors at all these places. As stated above take your hose with you.
Kevlar06
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Posted: Sunday, July 09, 2017 - 01:14 AM UTC
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Quoted Textyes, you should be able to find them anywhere that sells compressors. Take your hose in and find the coupling that fits.
Ace Hardware, Lowes, Home Depot, Sears, I've gotten connectors at all these places. As stated above take your hose with you.
Well-- I'd steer you away from anything purchased at Harbor Freight. I worked in a LHS from 2006-2014, and specialized in Airbrush repair for the owner-- all I can say is the sets purchased at HF, along with thier compressors, were about as cheap as you can get, but you get what you pay for too. I saw no less than 1-2 customers a month that had nothing but problems with thier HF equipment- and several had purchased compressors without the proper fittings, only to find when they obtained the proper fittings that the threads and fittings on the compressor end were very rough. In this case, plumbers tape and putty might be your only friend. Good luck with the fitting hunt, the only one I might add to what's already been mentioned is Hobby Lobby.
VR, Russ
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Posted: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 07:18 PM UTC
I use a small California Air Tools compressor that is for the construction industry. I got all my hose fittings and adapters from TCP Global.
A pic of your setup can help in determining what fittings you might need.
A pic of your setup can help in determining what fittings you might need.