Is this part easy to get?

**Treecycle** · 28th May 2017, 11:15 PM

Judging by this ad it looks like the part your are after is just a fancy version of a 1/4" nipple that has a sliding sleeve to drain the air. Don't know if you would ever use the drain function so you could just replace it with a standard nipple, even Bunnings have them.
It's interesting to read the ad as they say not to use thread tape just a thread sealant and not to tighten very tight. Might be why you broke your fitting as I'm sure they are all probably made from pretty low grade brass.

**Tiger** · 29th May 2017, 11:15 AM

Thanks to all for their input, it looks like Stag or Loctite will be the way to go. Dallas you're probably right about the low grade brass, I was trying to tighten up pretty securley as I couldn't stand the air leaks anymore. Saw something on Youtube where someone suggested tighten it as hard as it will go, unfortunately result was snap.

BTW do most of you fellas use teflon tape for your air compressor fittings?

**Treecycle** · 29th May 2017, 02:44 PM

So far I haven't had to take any fittings apart on my compressor, I have only assembled fittings that plug into the hose which are quite robust compared to those used on these cheaper compressors.
I converted a paint pressure pot for use in casting resin blanks and when pulling some fittings off I noticed that they have used a liquid sealant, probably along the lines of this one. It seals and bonds at the same time.

**Lappa** · 29th May 2017, 06:16 PM

One of the reason that some manufacturers recommend NOT to use teflon tape is that the reduced friction created by the tape increases the chance of over tightening and part failure.

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