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Default Leaking Air Couplings


"dpb" wrote in message ...
Mike Marlow wrote:
"Sonny" wrote in message
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Almost all of my air couplings leak lots of air. I bought them from
Harbor Freight and Home Depot. Is there any way to tight them, so
that sir doesn't leak? If not, can you recommend a brand that fits
together properly. This air leakage is driving me crazy.

I tried posting earlier... getting error messages. If this posts
twice, or similar post, sorry.

Sonny


All air couplers will leak sooner or later, but the cheap ones start
leaking a lot sooner. It costs a bit more to buy good commercial
couplers but they do go longer without leaking. The leaks drive me crazy
too. I can't stand putting down a tool and hearing the hiss. Check your
local yellow pages for commercial air couplers.


I don't know about that -- I've Milton's that are at least 40-50 years old
that don't leak and haven't ever had anything done w/ them. I suppose
_eventually_ one of them might leak some, but I don't expect it in my
lifetime...


Well hell - send me some of those then. I've never seen a brand of couple
that would not leak over time with regular use. Do you use your air tools a
lot? Do those couplers get daily, or even weekly use? If so, I really want
some.

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-Mike-