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Air Hose Deal!!!

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MitchG

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Hey guys I was looking the other day for an air hose to set up to use with the gladhand on the back of the deuce. I was going for a 3/8 inch hose for a little more air volume. Well everything at the local stores had 3/8 hose but only 1/4 fittings. I finally went to the Grainger website and was prepared to drop the 30-40 bucks for a 50 ft hose when I came across an industrial hose 50ft long with 3/8 fittings rated at 300 psi for $7.51!!!!! I figured it had to be a typo so I called up and sure enough that was the price they gave me over ther phone. It shows on the website as limited supply so I guess it's a brand they are discontinuing, but at that price I went ahead and got two. They should be in today so I'll let you know what they look like. Since then I thought about buying several more and reselling them but I thought I'd give you guys the skinny so anyone that wanted could get one at the seriously reduced price. The website is www.grainger.com and the item number is 4XM05.
 
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Air Hose Deal

I did the same thing about a month ago.
You will need a 3/8 to 1/2 pipe adapter to plug your 1/2 hose into the glad hand connector.
I bought a new one at the local truck stop for about $7.50 and it is universal.
The 1/2 inch air hose will more than likely have 3/8 pip thread fittings on it.
I bought a male fitting with female threads for one end, a matching quick disconnect for the other end, and another quick disconnect fitting, 3 inch glavanized pipe (3/8) and that way I can attach it to the Emergency trailer air connection on the right rear corner of the truck.
This gives you full system pressure for runnig air tools for a shor time or filling your tires, etc. Bleed your air bottles often though to keep your tools dry internally.
I figure about $55.00 for a 50 foot, 1/2 hose and the fittings. Not too bad.
Jim
 
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Just tried to order 3 units, "not in stock", was the response. Day late , dollar short. :(


UPDATE! Just ordered 3 units by phone at my closest Gainger Store. Will ship right out! :D
 
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Yup. Just ordered 6. I hope I can figure a use for them all, but at that price I figure I will find a use. I need to plumb my shop with fixed lines and at these prices it certainly beats metal lines by far. Made in the USA too.
 
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I dropped by Grainger today to pick up my hoses. They do look to be of good quality. They are not the top sheft style, but excellent for the money. ~$50 for six hoses is a heck of a deal. I asked if they could get 10 more pulling from other stores too, and they said they could. I just might take a few days as they would have to pull from further away. Don't wait if you need some.
 
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Just got 2, good lookn out been look at air hose for a week but couldnt make my mind up! They would only let me order the 2 though, I may try again tomorrow. Good luck everyone, Captain
 
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