Thread: Air compressor fittngs

There are different types of fittings. That looks like 'nitto'. I don't know the names of the other types, one has a press button on the side of the female (I think that is the original type), and another type a bit like nitto, but different, if you know what I mean.
Nitto is pretty common, so should be able to get anywhere.
TM

Those connections on that XCell adapter definitely look like Nittos.
There's a high probability that the fittings on the compressor will be standard Nitto fittings. if not you can make an adapter from a bit of hose and the appropriate fittings which can be obtained at most places. I get mine from bunnings and sometimes supercheapauto when the have specials, but didn't think to look on the web for fittings and I buy a fair bit of electrical stuff from that XCell mob.


I guess it depends what you are doing with a compressor, and while that Stanley is rated at ~20% better than my cheapie in air output, I find I can't drive any air tools with mine for anything more than a few minutes before its runs out of air and it can't really keep up over a longer period of time. My mate has a 300 L/min compressor and that seems to work OK for air tools and what I'll be shooting for when mine dies. I tried to kill mine last year but I was able to fix it - DANG! and couldn't justify getting a new one seeing as that 90% of what I do with it is clean my chainsaws, or to blow swarf off taps and dies.

The only air tool I still use is my small die grinder with TC burrs in it to gouge out awkward spots in hard steel.
I found the sander disappointing and I gave the impact wrench away because I just wasn't using enough.

Geoff looks a neat unit but a tad small for air tools, it will be running flat out to keep up if using drill, rattle gun or die grinder and length of hose will prove a problem also. I'd consider putting inside the shed runnig hose outside if needed out there build an MDF cabinet around it to muffle noise if thats your worry with plenty breathing room and air vents.
If your going to run pipe the compressor then has to also fill that.
Knowing how cold it gets down there you will have to drain it daily in winter.....well all year round if its cold your not going to want to do that outside.

good read https://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/vi...ressor-164168/

I dropped into Bunnings this afternoon with the intention of picking up a Spear and Jackson 3 tool set, angle nailer, brad gun and stapler advertised at $199. Seems that it's no longer available and won't be restocked (still on the website though)
As I was primarily after a bradder at this stage, got this one Spear and Jackson bradder and stapler instead plus a range of brads/staples.
The sales assistant was very helpful and was able to advise as to the correct hose and fittings I would need, he also assumed Nitto style connectors would be on the compressor.
Ended up with a hose that has 1/2" BSP and an adaptor set to go to Nitto connections.

All I need now is the compressor


EDIT:
Ray, thanks for the link, the tools I plan to use are nailing guns which, from what I've read, the Stanley should handle OK.
Compressor will be outside the shed behind a wall so noise should be OK.

Surprised to see a courier vehicle pull up a couple of minutes ago with my compressor on board.
Only ordered yesterday so can't complain about that.

Now to unpack and play with it!

One possible issue with the power It's listed as 240V 2200W which is fine for a standard 10A GPO. Unfortunately, despite having 3 phase connected to the shed, the only power outlet is a dual 10A GPO!
It's a rented place and I could probably get permission to have another GPO installed - at my expense. Not sure I can afford sparkies rates though.

It was fairly well packed but I did find that the motor was only mounted with 2 bolts, the other two nuts and bolts were loose in the box.
I wheeled it into position in the carport and ran the hose/power through the wall for a quick sound check. Inside the shed you can hear it but it's at or below conversation level.
I can see needing to build a box around it so the neighbours won't be disturbed but as their dog has been barking day and night since I moved in here, I won't hurry that bit.

Here's mine.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f245/b...ml#post1378982

Look in the Super Cheap auto shop , theres one in Glenorchy , much cheaper than the Big B shop for air tools and fittings

The bradder works OK. I just put about 50 brads in bits of MDF and hardwood.
I really need to make something!

The Nitto style adaptor I had to fit to the air-hose is a very tight fit on the bradder connector. In fact the first one I used broke, some of the detent balls fell out.
Should I be able to easily connect a tool while the line under pressure? I can't see any other way of doing it.

Originally Posted by snowyskiesau

The bradder works OK. I just put about 50 brads in bits of MDF and hardwood.
I really need to make something!

The Nitto style adaptor I had to fit to the air-hose is a very tight fit on the bradder connector. In fact the first one I used broke, some of the detent balls fell out.
Should I be able to easily connect a tool while the line under pressure? I can't see any other way of doing it.

Yes it should be easy to pull the retaining collar back on the female fitting and add or remove the male fitting. If it is a cheap fitting it may be too tight (usually they wear and an are too loose) but only ever recall one of the hundreds I have handled that were too tight.

Adjusted the outlet air pressure to that recommended for the bradder and it's a lot easier to connect/disconnect. Controlling the depth on the brads works a lot better too.