Thread: Is this part easy to get?

What is on the other end of the broken part (the bit under your finger)?

If we knew what the part was or did, we'd be able to advise you much better.
What has happened to the delete post button???
Kryn

If we knew what the part did or was, we'd be able to advise you better. At a guess, it looks like it's a hose connector?
Kryn

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It looks like a sliding sleeve air valve. These are available but is there any reason that it couldn't be replaced by a common ball valve.

Originally Posted by Bohdan

It looks like a sliding sleeve air valve. These are available but is there any reason that it couldn't be replaced by a common ball valve.

Thanks Bohdan, not sure as my part has 2 male parts. The ball valve would be simpler and may decrease the number of points which are threaded and causing air leaks.

You should be able to get a m-m nipple if required.

Thanks Jack, so are you saying I get the ball valve above and then the m to m nipple as well?

If that is what is required. Another alternative is to use an air fitting with a male thread instead of a female thread.

I think you will find the ball valve easier to work than the slider, the difference being the pressure is retained in the hose until it is uncoupled.

Thanks Jack, I think anything to minimise air leaks will help. The reason this part snapped is that I was trying to reduce an air leak by tightening the respective parts up. I'm not having any luck with teflon tape as I continue to have leaks albeit somewhat reduced. Is there some compound you can get that may help to seal a little better? The part that snapped is the part that attaches to the air compressor, it came with the unit, the hose then connects to this part.

There is a thread sealant product called "STAG". It is a red paste that seals better than most things with gas and air.

"Stag" is great stuff.
You can also buy Yellow teflon which is designed for gases (Twice as thick as white). A triple thickness is also available - its pink.

Another alternative that works really well.

I'd wager this is a rotating connector. Hard to get.

It can be replaced easily enough with a length of braided hose (Enzed can make one up) or use a length of brake line. A bender, flaring tool and nuts can be acquired from SuperCheapAuto.

Get a length of spring from Bunnings to fit over the outside before you flair the nuts on. It will stop you from burning yourself and also dissipate the heat nicely.