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   woodwish | Mar 11, 2007 08:49pm | #1

   All of my hoses are tools use 1/4", can't really imagine using anything bigger unless running several hundred feet of hose or something like that.  Only time I ever saw 3/8" used was where they used it to run maybe 300' from truck mounted compresser to a manifold that split into four to six 1/4" hoses for roofing nailers.

   In my shop I used 3/4" pipe from compressor to several regulators in handy locations, then 1/4" hose as short as I can get away with.  1/4" has several advantages: easier to get in a bigger variety of fittings; lighter weight that adds up if you pulling around that bigger hose; lower cost due to availibility; most tools come standard with 1/4" fittings.

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   Sean2112 | Mar 12, 2007 01:49am | #2

   ParCap-

   Unless you are using a 3 1/2" framing nailer, 1/4" hose is plenty.  Keep one thing in mind with the flexsteel hose: try not to work in a circle. I have a tendency to turn in only one direction while I work, so the hose turns into a pretzel in no time. Other than that, I love the product.

   Regards,

   Sean

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   polarsea1 | Mar 12, 2007 05:19am | #3

   An HVLP conversion gun will probably be happier with the 3/8".

   
   

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   Edited 3/11/2007 11:55 pm by polarsea1

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   nikkiwood | Mar 12, 2007 06:27am | #4

   I use the 1/4" Flexeel on everything -- even framing nailers.

   One tip though: buy the 25' sections, even if you are looking for a longer hose. The shorter hoses are much easier to coil/uncoil than the longer lengths, and it is no problem to join them together for whatever length you need.

   I assume we're talking about the straight hoses (and not those which are pre-coiled).

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