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by Vance
(Fairfax, VA)
Hello, how do I connect a 3/8″ air hose to my 1/4″ port 6gal air compressor?
Do I need a reducer?
Do they make a 3/8″ FNPT to a 1/4″ plug?
Are the plug all same size to fit into compressor or need specific 1/4 or 3/8 plug to connect to quick connect on compressor?
Thanks.
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Connect 3/8 hose to 1/4 air compressor
Vance, it depends on how you wish to do so. It were me, I’d use a coupler / connector combination.
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3/8 vs 1/4
Perhaps you’re not familiar with pipe vs hose vs tube sizes…see
If you have 3/8 hose, it will fit the usual “1/4 inch” barb connector you find in the local big-box store. So, typically you won’t need an adapter, it’s part of the connector design.
If your hose has pipe connectors, they are almost always 1/4 inch *pipe* size, which measures about 3/8 inch diameter.
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