AIR HOSE RECOMMENDATIONS

[D.A.T.]

Yes, I was mistaken and not wearing my reading glasses. I am using another brand, not Amflo now.

It is TF4204 ZSI-Foster quick disconnect TF4 Series 3/8" automatic socket 3/8" FPT steel brass--made in USA. I just used male fittings on both ends of my hose because I had them for free. I think they interchange with Tru-flate.

Hose Warehouse has them and listings for the male couplers and other connection set-ups. They are heavy in comparison to the small ones. I am a bit more sensitive now to extra weight and carpel tunnel issues. I would not want to use these all day long myself now.

 

[jcclark]

I run all of my gun at 125psi....no guage no regulator.... I use all the air!!!!!!!

125 psi to the gun? Yikes!!!!

 

[OJ86]

125 psi to the gun? Yikes!!!!

I was totally kidding! There is a youtuber(Bad Chad) that I watch and I swear I used to cringe at his videos, but now I honestly appreciate his ability to just do his own thing and not get defensive when others make suggestions.

When he paints with his $20 gun, it sounds like he's got 150psi running through it!

 

[MikeK]

My buddy who owned the Blue Chevelle I've pictured worked at a custom cabinet shop and brought me some air hose whips in 1/4 and 3/8 called Parker Push-Loc and All his company uses.
It's Gray in color and is the most pliable,flexible air hose I've seen. This was 23 years ago and I still use them Today.
I have the black Goodyear for length but use the Parkers for whip ends making tools much easier to use.

 

[MP&C]

I was totally kidding! There is a youtuber(Bad Chad) that I watch and I swear I used to cringe at his videos, but now I honestly appreciate his ability to just do his own thing and not get defensive when others make suggestions.

When he paints with his $20 gun, it sounds like he's got 150psi running through it!

With about a two inch wide spray pattern.

 

[AAE]

With about a two inch wide spray pattern.

I was going to say that.

 

[Vanillagorilla]

I was totally kidding! There is a youtuber(Bad Chad) that I watch and I swear I used to cringe at his videos, but now I honestly appreciate his ability to just do his own thing and not get defensive when others make suggestions.

When he paints with his $20 gun, it sounds like he's got 150psi running through it!

Lol yea I respect Chad in that he does his own thing, the way he likes to do it, and it looks as though he gets good results, so I cant knock him. Back in my younger days I use to shoot high pressure too. I think that was when hvlps were getting popular and I had some lower end devilbiss guns. I think around 32 or 35 pounds at the inlet for base and 45 for clear lol. But i got good results so... whatever.

 

[Bob Heine]

use the Parkers for whip ends making tools much easier to use.

@MikeK, I use whips on all my air tools to cut down on weight and especially to keep the hose reel donut away from my wrist. I have a Flexzilla whip with a diaphragm regulator at one end that clips onto my belt. Keeps the regulator handy but not adding weight to the gun.

Having the hose wrapped around my body reduces the chance of dragging it across the paint.

When the regulator broke I replaced it with one that locks and removed the upper quick connect coupler on the regulator to reduce weight a bit more. It's down to a little more than a pound.

Anything I can do to reduce weight makes long sessions more pleasant. A quart of polyurethane weighs about two pounds and my Sata Jet 2000 weighs a bit over a pound so I'm swinging three or four pounds for a few hours. Not horrible on vertical surfaces but big horizontal surfaces wear me out fast. Not bitching, happy to only be wore out at 78.

 

[Toolin]

My buddy who owned the Blue Chevelle I've pictured worked at a custom cabinet shop and brought me some air hose whips in 1/4 and 3/8 called Parker Push-Loc and All his company uses.
It's Gray in color and is the most pliable,flexible air hose I've seen. This was 23 years ago and I still use them Today.
I have the black Goodyear for length but use the Parkers for whip ends making tools much easier to use.

I am familiar with the Parker push lock hose. A shop I used to work for for used it exclusively. No need for clamps. Small outer diameter and very flexible. The owner was old school. All the equipment was quality. He paid his help, treated them well and always payed his bills on time.

 

[MJM]

@MikeK, I use whips on all my air tools to cut down on weight and especially to keep the hose reel donut away from my wrist. I have a Flexzilla whip with a diaphragm regulator at one end that clips onto my belt. Keeps the regulator handy but not adding weight to the gun.
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Having the hose wrapped around my body reduces the chance of dragging it across the paint.
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When the regulator broke I replaced it with one that locks and removed the upper quick connect coupler on the regulator to reduce weight a bit more. It's down to a little more than a pound.
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Anything I can do to reduce weight makes long sessions more pleasant. A quart of polyurethane weighs about two pounds and my Sata Jet 2000 weighs a bit over a pound so I'm swinging three or four pounds for a few hours. Not horrible on vertical surfaces but big horizontal surfaces wear me out fast. Not bitching, happy to only be wore out at 78.
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That's a pretty slick idea making those whips and attaching it to your belt.

Thanks for sharing !