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choochoo_baloo	28/09/2017 14:25:01
282 forum posts 67 photos	I have an oldish air compressor that was fitted with a cheap flimsy airline and fittings. Just got around to replacing the airline with a quality flexible 'hose' and the air hissing has already disappeared. The next job is to replace the original 'quick connect' fittings with better ones. My question: is there a convention for having either a male or female quick connect on the air hose (and thus the opposite on each interchangeable air tool)? I ask since the air tools I've seen in a local shop seem to be mostly female quick connect, and wondered if there is a mechanical reason for this. Any advice gratefully received.
Nick_G	28/09/2017 14:31:29
1808 forum posts 744 photos	Posted by choochoo_baloo on 28/09/2017 14:25:01: I ask since the air tools I've seen in a local shop seem to be mostly female quick connect, . All mine have a male connector on them like the image. Nick
Baldric	28/09/2017 15:04:59
195 forum posts 32 photos	Normally it is the male on the tool as many of the female connectors are self-sealing when nothing is plugged in to them, thus easy to change tools without turning the air supply off. Baldric

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