Anderzander Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I have numerous air tools; impact gun, spray guns, grinders etc - but they all seem to have different size fittings on. I tried to buy some bayonet fittings from ebay - but they turned out to be an american size and so just increased the diversity of products. As it stands mty best combination is only 2 male bayonets that will fit one of my female fittings - So, where can I buy multiple fittings without paying a fortune? All in all I'd like maybe 8 male bayonet fittings and 2 female - so if anyone could point me in the direction of a fair price I'd be very grateful. Here's a sample: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&S Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Machine Mart - take them in and they'll get you them off the shelf. They did for me recently anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Spend the extra bit and get pcl branded items. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 There's plenty of decent stuff on Ebay, if you're willing to pay proper prices and not just buy cheap tat. google has more results than you can shake a stick at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zardos Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 For the top connector type in the picture (which is the most common) Screwfix do them e.g. Pack of 5 1/4 BSP male PCL for £5.99 (Linky) Also in Female and the quick connectors. The second connector down is called "Universal" and screwfix do those as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Got mine from Machine Mart too. They sell them all singly. As said, PCL are the ones to go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longlandy Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Just go to a proper air line/ hydraulics stockist, easy to find and best prices and always insist on pcl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I'd recommend if you are buying female ends for an extension hose (my compressor has a female, the tools are all male) get the locking ends where you don't just slide a sleeve to unlock it, otherwise if you drag the joint over the ground it can separate with much noise and whipping about. Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I'd recommend if you are buying female ends for an extension hose (my compressor has a female, the tools are all male) get the locking ends where you don't just slide a sleeve to unlock it, otherwise if you drag the joint over the ground it can separate with much noise and whipping about. Nigel The fittings that you are describing are made to be fix mounted - i.e on the wall, so it's easy to plug the hose in and out. The type with a "rim" around the edge are for hose ends. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnymofo Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 i have some pcl and some not, why is pcl the best ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UdderlyOffroad Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Another vote for PCL - I bought air tools from several sources and all seemed to have a different stylee of 'euro connector' - in then end I just found the cheapest supplier for what appeared to be genuine PCL on Eblag and standardised the fleet. End of connection frustrations. Try to get some anerobic thread sealer like Loctite 577 as opposed to PTFE tape too, far better IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share Posted May 12, 2011 Fantastic! Thanks for the all the tips guys :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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