Air Hoses

[jcummins]

I have two compressors. Both have the same type hoses, the 3/8" typically hose. Doesn't kink, but will tangle and twist.

One the bigger compressor, I use for airing tires, impact work, and that hose I have coiled over an old rim...it's fine. I can live with it.

On the other, it's on a pancake compressor I use for nailers, air sprayer for clean up in wood working areas, etc. I also will move this pancake compressor at times for airing a tire outside of the barn etc. That hose is an issue. I generally have it laying out, and it can become tangled and is a tripping hazard. I came very close to taking a hard fall today. Made me realize I need to change this.

Not sure I want a hose reel. The good one too expensive. The cheap ones will leak. Research shows primarily flexeel or flexzilla are what many use. What's everyone's opinion on the hose they would use for this purpose. I may very well want to go with a shorter hose to.

On edit:....for my purpose also think 1/4" hose probably would work giving how I use, and hoping that would give some flexibility here too.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

1/4" hose will barely flow much air. Especially if you get a 50' to reach out to the tractor outside.

 

[kennyd]

When I was heavy into trim/punch out work many years ago, 1/4" flexeel was the bomb, not sure there is anything better.

 

[Budweiser John]

Flexzilla hose is the best in my opinion. Soft, supple, and lays flat and is EZ to coil.
Available at Menards. Flexzilla also makes garden hose which is really good too.

 

[JRobyn]

For work just in the close vicinity of the compressor (<10ft), I really like the orange coiled hoses from HF. They are longer and less rigid than most coiled hoses. Granted, may not be suitable for your impact wrench, but they flow plenty for an air chuck and nozzle.