sixdogs
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- Joined
- Dec 8, 2007
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- Ohio
- Tractor
- Kubota M7040, Kubota MX5100, Deere 790 TLB, Farmall Super C
I had one female fitting on the end of an air hose that wouldn't seal after I took of an air chuck that had been on it for months. Aside from that, no leaks, no problems.
Oh one other issue - it is nearly impossible to engage them under pressure. You can do it, but its a lot easier if you bleed off the air pressure first.
As for more air - the $20 HF impact wrench used air like crazy. My 10 gallon compressor would start after a couple of lug nuts. I felt the larger fittings delivered more air and improved that tool's torque. Later I tossed that and got the $75 Earthquake that needs a lot less air. I'm not sure the big fittings do anything for it.
I've had several Earthquakes from the very beginning over 10 years ago and get the best results from higher air pressure. I know they say 90psi but I have a 100 ft hose the air has to go through plus the small connectors. I use whatever pressure is in the tank and it's often 150psi ---at the tank--- .
After the100 ft hose and connections figure in, it may drop to 125 or so but I have never had a problem and I have used air tools a lot and under bad conditions. I do oil before the start of each use, however. Presently, I have an Earthquake XL and run with the same pressure as always. No problems and great results.