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VladTepes
29th July 2010, 04:02 PM
The air hose on my compressor **** itself, so I need a new one.
The one I had was similar to this:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/86.jpg
Though yellow and relatively thin walled.
I suspect that for something more hard-wearing I need this kind:
http://www.expert-air.com/images/hose.JPG
As far as the fitting which connects the hose to the tyre valve for infaltion, I want the type that has a little catch you depress by thumb, push over valve, release thumb and it then stays in place. Like this:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/87.jpg
or this heavy duty looking one:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/88.jpg
I am not sure what they are called but haven't seen any in the el cheapo shops at least.
So what i need to know is:
Where should I go to buy this sort of gear (super cheap were useless),
How many metres of tube should I get ? (I have a Defender)
Also does anyone know if there are ANY reliable in-line pressure guages for tyre inflation. The one I had read up to 10psi out. I;d love to be able to watch it rise to the desired pressure then just pull the hose off the valve - done! Possible or not ?
bee utey
29th July 2010, 04:13 PM
Google "tyre chuck", I found lots.:)
Milton477
29th July 2010, 04:19 PM
Try these guys maybe Compressor Care (Strathpine,QLD) (http://compressorcare.rtrk.com.au)
nice1guv
29th July 2010, 04:20 PM
I've always gone to industrial air fittings suppliers for decent air products over here in the West.
A quick search brings up this place that may be ok (not sure how far it is really from you?): We Carry Pneumatic Parts, Pneumatic Machinery, and Airline Installations for All Your Pneumatic Requirements (http://www.fittingsexpress.com.au/)
Bigbjorn
29th July 2010, 04:26 PM
Try Tony Powell Hose and Fittings at Geebung.
VladTepes
29th July 2010, 04:28 PM
At least i;ve found it's called (I think) a "clip on sealing chuck"
VladTepes
29th July 2010, 04:35 PM
Try Tony Powell Hose and Fittings at Geebung.
Tony Powell Hose and Fittings Pty Ltd - Home (http://www.tonypowell.com.au/)
They good to deal with Brian as in if I went in there not knowing my arse from my elbow (technically speaking) they'd be able to sort me out the bits I'd need. (for this an for later plmbing in air tanks etc).
alien
29th July 2010, 04:52 PM
Something I did before buying my fittings was have a look at the service centre hoses near where I play.
No need to go inside and get the abused gauge when my fittings clip straight in:)
The guy behind me usualy thinks I've stolen the gauge as I leave though;)
I have my clip on chuck on a short(100mm) hose with a male connector(also deflates tyre if needed).
Hose length is best worked out from the compresor to your futherst tyre.
My compresor is under my L/H seat so the hose reaches all my tyres and a car parked close to the L/H side of me if needed.
I have a spare hose in the shed so I could extend the hose if I get a trailer(saves unhooking).
If you think about your conections you could clip it to the spare for a short burst of air if needed(air filter/Dust from any thing).
weeds
29th July 2010, 05:07 PM
Tony Powell Hose and Fittings Pty Ltd - Home (http://www.tonypowell.com.au/)
They good to deal with Brian as in if I went in there not knowing my arse from my elbow (technically speaking) they'd be able to sort me out the bits I'd need. (for this an for later plmbing in air tanks etc).
we deal through these guys at work, always very helpful
these guys are really helpful Pneumatic Products - Metalwork, Clippard, Legris, Donaldson, Camozzi (http://www.fittingsexpress.com.au/page/20504202) they are at brendale, i brought my hose and fitting off them a few years ago and recently dropped for some imperial (why why why) hose fittings for my lockers
isuzurover
29th July 2010, 06:50 PM
Tony Powell Hose and Fittings Pty Ltd - Home (http://www.tonypowell.com.au/)
They good to deal with Brian as in if I went in there not knowing my arse from my elbow (technically speaking) they'd be able to sort me out the bits I'd need. (for this an for later plmbing in air tanks etc).
Another option is QLD trade tools - that's where I bought all my bits when in QLD - including a tyre chuck like you want.
Bigbjorn
29th July 2010, 07:14 PM
Tony Powell Hose and Fittings Pty Ltd - Home (http://www.tonypowell.com.au/)
They good to deal with Brian as in if I went in there not knowing my arse from my elbow (technically speaking) they'd be able to sort me out the bits I'd need. (for this an for later plmbing in air tanks etc).
I hope you have a good sense of smell.
Yes, they are good.
VladTepes
30th July 2010, 01:28 PM
This mob see OK for air house price (with fittingas) but don;t seem to have the chuck I want.
TradeTools Direct - Serious Tools...Seriously Discounted! (http://www.tradetoolsdirect.com/Home.aspx)
Brid
30th July 2010, 08:09 PM
We deal with Pirtek a fair bit, and find them very helpful...they have made quite a few custom bits for us as well. Also used Tony Powell Hose Supplies in the past.
Bigbjorn
1st August 2010, 10:48 AM
I hope you have a good sense of smell.
Yes, they are good.
Another firm who are very, very, good are Industrial Fittings Sales Pty. Ltd. Medway St. Rocklea. Almost opposite Hansen's.
cockie55
1st August 2010, 11:57 AM
Vlad I have yet to find a in-line style gauge that reads acurately at low pressures in particular. ARB make a competition style standalone one that only goes up to 50 psi with a supersized 100 mm diam gauge that works well.
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