I researched this area and came to the conclusion that Milton V-Style offered the best performance for the money.
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I researched this area and came to the conclusion that Milton V-Style offered the best performance for the money.
Milton P are my go to, they flow double the Milton V high flow (tested myself) and are very durable.
All the shop die grinders I run V for convenience.
Anything that needs real flow I use Jackhammer fittings
I use H. I got a can full at a sale and scored some couplers at a flea. They are not easy, it helps to spray a little in the coupler after connecting the tool if I can remember, just a little juice to let the balls slide a little better. They aint foe everyone but are very durable, can even fix them and use the same for all the tools. Dont own anything it isnt sufficient for and the threads come in sizes from 1/4 to 1/2
Last edited by Sberry; 01-08-2022 at 08:28 AM.
i learned that by not dropping the hose with couple doesn't damage the couple and lets them always stay together.
lincoln 125sp
dayton 250 ac/dc
miller 211 w/spool gun
ahp 200 sx tig
lotos ltp5000d
kubota b3200 FEL BH
of course duramax diesel
I still use "Sungator brand" from Amazon with 6 balls in the coupling, but the Nitto does seem better for durability and leaks. Nitto flow is much higher than standard type. Maybe time to switch out.
250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC Stick
F-225 amp Forney AC Stick
230 amp Sears AC Stick
Lincoln 180C MIG
Vevor MIG 200A
Victor Medalist 350 O/A
Vevor Cut 50 Plasma
Les
2 types
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1) water hose screw on fitting like on a garden hose i have seen used on air tools, when tight they dont hiss, sure if not fully tight they leak like a garden hose
might leak if not tight
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2) propane screw on quick disconnects, like on fork truck or newer propane grills, as long as tight they dont leak hiss, obviously if propane leaked
it be a fire hazard
I like using the 1/4" universal female quick disconnects. Seems as though they have a better gasket system, for cheap connectors.
Over the years I have used most of the brands available over here .
Cejn, My fav would be Cejn , on the expensive side but lovely to connect and disconnect . Steel males that dont wear .
Ryco , fine Brass that can wear a bit , gee it takes a long time though .
Atlas Copco works well but really big and heavier duty than I need .Steel males again .
Nitto , OK , Just , ally males . Very cheap and feels that way . But works .
Thing is they all work and I have not had any dramas with the actual couplings leaking in any system . , its more the connection to the tool or hose . Which ultimately is on the operator . Some are easier and have a nicer "feel" when coupling and disconnecting , but really how ofen are you doing that ?
If your doing it alot you should have two lines .
If I had to say the best my vote would be Cjen .
Never really notied a difference in flow , never tried same tool with different fittings back to back though , but have always had more than enough CFM on hand .
Last edited by Brett; 03-24-2022 at 05:00 AM.
A good guess is better than a bad measurement
Blue Demon 140 MSI
Blue Demon 200 AC/DC
Esab 160i caddy
Esab CV353
INE 1500
Lincoln 250 Idealarc
Thermal LM-200
Thermal 60i- 3phase
Thermal 15c
Topshak 40 plasma
Miller Regency 200/LN-72
Viking 250 mig/2410 feeder
Weldcote 140
Last edited by Brett; 03-24-2022 at 12:41 PM.
A good guess is better than a bad measurement
OK, thanks. Bunnings don't sell Nitto brand, just "Nitto Style". The genuine Nitto couplers, especially the one-handed hi-cupla, are much better.
http://www.nitto-australia.com.au/pr...e-hi-cupla-200
Jack
(also over here - I added my location, hadn't realised it was blank)
Last edited by Jack Ryan; 03-24-2022 at 07:37 PM.