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08-01-2013, 03:17 PM
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Air Hose Recommendation
I have an on-board air compressor... the manual tells me to use 1/4 fittings including type C automotive. That said, I still need a hose. Do I use one of those yellow coil hoses from Wally World or do I get a 3/8 hose from Home Depot and buy the 1/4 connections to make it work. The yellow coil hose claims 300psi. If it works to inflate 120psi front tire GREAT. If not that will a bigger 3/8 hose be better? I am not sure the bigger size hose will make a difference. The air on-board air system on a good day is only capable of 130psi output. Any thoughts? Recommendations?
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08-01-2013, 03:35 PM
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I used a good quality 3/8 inch hose with proper fittings. Those yellow coil hoses and I just don't see eye to eye. They are always catching on things.
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08-01-2013, 04:01 PM
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I would recommend a good-quality 50' rubber hose (not sure what size but I think all the good hoses are the same diameter). I bought one of the plastic AC cord hand reels at Lowes which is the perfect size for the hose!
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08-01-2013, 04:40 PM
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Go get a 50' 1/4" hose, rubber is the best for not being stiff as a plastic garden hose in winter, got this one from Harbor Freight, not the best quailtiy but it will do for this. I found a great place to store both the air hose and water hose, made a couple of hooks, mounted them on the front of the generator to hang the hoses on. Used a couple of bungies to keep them secure.
This Beaver has about 24" from the front of the generator to the actual front panel so there is lots of run.
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08-01-2013, 05:10 PM
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Does your compressor have a large tank? A long, large diameter hose will require a surprising amount of air to fill it when you connect to the QD.
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08-01-2013, 05:23 PM
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Air hose
I have a mix of hoses at home but I have two I bought at Lowes I think that are translucent reinforced polyurethane and they are great. They are very light and easy to move. They don't seem to kink and they take little space. I use them at home on a big compressor and they are my "go to" hose when airing up tires. They are also cheap!
Shop Kobalt 1/4-in x 50-ft Blue Polyurethane Air Hose at Lowes.com
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08-01-2013, 05:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rebootsemi
Go get a 50' 1/4" hose, rubber is the best for not being stiff as a plastic garden hose in winter, got this one from Harbor Freight, not the best quailtiy but it will do for this. I found a great place to store both the air hose and water hose, made a couple of hooks, mounted them on the front of the generator to hang the hoses on. Used a couple of bungies to keep them secure.
This Beaver has about 24" from the front of the generator to the actual front panel so there is lots of run.
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Originally Posted by Barlow46
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I could be wrong but I think a 1/4 (smaller) hose is better than a 3/8 giving you a little more PSI. Rubber makes sense. Didn't think of rubber/plastic as an issue. Someone said the on-board air compressor is there basically for emergency situations and top-off the tires at a tire shop when possible. Thanks everyone . .
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08-01-2013, 06:23 PM
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I also use the 1/4" Blue Polyurethane Air Hose but I got a 100-ft so I could reach the Toad's tires too, it's light and compact. If you are just adjusting the pressure the 1/4" hose is fine as the flow isn't much. If you were running a impact wrench the 3/8" or larger would be better.
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08-02-2013, 02:23 AM
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rubber hose
I bought many from harbor freight but buy the red color rubber hose 50ft.$20 the black hose cracks -I have taken back for the red one and been more than satisified!!!!
Steve
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08-02-2013, 05:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dennis_K
I also use the 1/4" Blue Polyurethane Air Hose but I got a 100-ft so I could reach the Toad's tires too, it's light and compact. If you are just adjusting the pressure the 1/4" hose is fine as the flow isn't much. If you were running a impact wrench the 3/8" or larger would be better.
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Never thought of the toad... thanks
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