JeffTibbetts Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Hey all. I got a little airbrush compressor for Christmas, and I want to connect it to my current air tank. It has an auto on/off switch, so I'd like to leave it hooked up to my 7 gallon tank to fill that while I work off the tank itself. The tank currently has an input connector that I hook up to compressors at gas stations to fill, the same that you'd use to fill the tires on your car. Here are some pics of that connector. As you can see, it's got a valve inside that normally gets pushed aside to open the air flow, just like a car or bike tire has. Now, I'm trying to figure out how to connect that to the hose for the compressor, which is an 1/8 inch one just like this one on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Master-Airbrush-10-foot-Braided-Fittings/dp/B002FDX36I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420583389&sr=8-2&keywords=airbrush+hose Here are a couple pics of that as well for reference: Anybody have a clue what sort of connector would do the trick here? Or would I be better off unscrewing the fill valve I currently have and putting something else there? It seems like that needs to be there, as it has the pressure gauge and blow-off valve attached. I'd have to replace all of that and it seems like it might be even harder. Ideally I'd love to find one connector that will open that fill valve and maybe an adapter to get it to 1/8" (which seems like an odd size). I had a heck of a time trying to find the right connections to get it all set up the first time around. Any help would be appreciated, folks. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabbala Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I'd go down to the local hardware store and have them "hook you up!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Are you ok with replacing the whole line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 I'd go down to the local hardware store and have them "hook you up!" I tried the hardware store. No dice because of the car tire style valve. They didn't have anything that would work with that. Are you ok with replacing the whole line? Not sure what you mean by that. The hose itself is the easy part. It's the air valve on the tank that's killing me. It doesn't look like I can just pop that stem out but maybe I can. In which case yeah, for sure I'm okay with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 You will probably need to replace the valve itself and find one with a threaded male port that fits your hose. From the looks of it, that means you'll need to run a new line out of the back side, and reattach your gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovemberIX Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 You may actually wanna try an autoparts store, you're looking for a Schrader Valve to NPT adapter it looks like. You can remove the actual Schrader valve using a small tool (about 5 dollars looks like it fits right into the fitting tube and screws out the actual Schrader valve piece) the adapter fitting is usually used on fuel pressure testers. while you're there if you check out the air tool aisle you might find some quick disconnect fittings as well that you can fit onto the compressor and hose for a more standardized approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 You may actually wanna try an autoparts store, you're looking for a Schrader Valve to NPT adapter it looks like. You can remove the actual Schrader valve using a small tool (about 5 dollars looks like it fits right into the fitting tube and screws out the actual Schrader valve piece) the adapter fitting is usually used on fuel pressure testers. while you're there if you check out the air tool aisle you might find some quick disconnect fittings as well that you can fit onto the compressor and hose for a more standardized approach. Oh, dude! I hadn't even thought of an auto store. Thanks for the tip! If I can just pop it out and replace it I'll do that, but knowing they make adapters is awesome. You rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovemberIX Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Glad I could help! If you can take all the parts involved with you even if they don't have what you need in stock they can at least get it for you, probably within the day, I will say an o'reilly is probably gonna be a better bet than an autozone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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