foxmulder_ms Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Hi guys; As you may guess this is my first time I have a compressor and airbrush. I bought an Aztek airbrush (metal one) and Senco compressor. I thought all compressors are universal. However, I cannot connect the airbrush to compressor. I think I need an adaptor or smt. Does anyone have an idea? For further reference here is a picture of compressor: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul T Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Good compressor...... take the hose with you and go to a hardware store (Home Depot or similar) or automotive store and look for a female to male brass fitting.The smaller female end will adapt to your Aztec hose and the 1/4 male to your compressor hose or airdrier/moisture trap or regulator. MAKE sure you choose the correct male 1/4 fitting...as there are two kinds (one is automotive and of different size) Ask the person,and tell them what kind of compressor you have.Most home type compressors are a universal size (Cam.Haus, Porter Cable ,Ing.Rand ,Husky, Coleman and yours.....many of these are made by the same company ,different labels) And use teflon tape or paste/dope on the threads HTH Paul T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxmulder_ms Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Thanks for quick answer... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxmulder_ms Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 After your suggestion about homedepot i checked their website. Is this the one? 4 Piece 1/4 In. Inner Diameter Coupler and Plug Kit includes a Male and Female 1/4 In. NPT Industrial Coupler and a Male and Female 1/4 In. NPT Industrial Plug. For Maximum performance and power we recommend 3/8 In. inner diameter fittings. These fittings provide 100 percent more airflow for more power to the tool. Teflon Tape must be used with all fittings to achieve maximum performance. • Set includes: 1- coupler 1/4 In. NPT (F), 1- coupling 1/4 In. NPT (M) • Also includes 1- plug 1/4 In. NPT (M) and 1- plug 1/4 In. NPT (F). • Tubular valve design body allows higher flow rates providing better performance from tools. • Sleeve guard reduces the potential of accidental disconnects and protects the coupler sleeve. • Heat treated steel provides extended life over brass. • Zinc plated to prevent corrosion. • Offers easy connection Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul T Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 (edited) The ones at the bottom are not what you need (they thread into tools and snap into the hose connection) The fitting on the top right is a coupler (no good to you either) The last fitting is what goes to the hose end(threaded) and the other end accepts the tool end (those silver/nickel fittings)......no good either. Like I say ,you`ll have to go down with the actual hose and talk to somebody who know something about air tools.......If you see a kid with greasy hair and zits and talks with a broken ,squeeky voice...avoid eye contact.Cause he won`t know what the hell he`s talking about.Talk to an adult ,the older ,crabbier ,the better :D HTH Paul T PS-don`t worry,you`ll find what you need. Edited October 23, 2006 by Paul T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxmulder_ms Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 Thanks :unsure: The thing is I really prefer to buy online. I have no car and all the hardware stores are far from where I live and I am really busy nowadays... But as the final solution I'll go to a store at the weekend. My last try: What about these ones? HUSKY3/8 In. Universal Coupler 1/4 In. M Model HDA20400AV Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Beary Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hi, No. Listen to Paul....he knows what he is talking about and he is giving you the answer to your question! Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hague Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 (edited) Brass 1/4" NPT hex nipple is all you need, actually the top right part in your picture looks like one, screw it into the compressor and attach airbrush. You could also use three of these parts to make a quick connection scheme, but waste of time for one brush. The gyst is that both the compressor and airbrush use 1/4" NPT fittings. I have Paasche, Badger, Aztec and Iwata hoses hooked up with this manner, but I have them valved seperately using 1/4" ball valves and X manifolds. Don't forget the teflon or dope for the nipple to compressor connection, the aztec IIRC has a rubber seat for its connection to the nipple. Hague Edited October 24, 2006 by Hague Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxmulder_ms Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 All right... thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CeeTee Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 If you have a Sears in your area its Craftsman part# 16374 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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