I made a mistake and ordered a 3/4" jumper hose without a swivel end for connection to an air compressor. I can't find an appropriate adapter. Can a brass ground joint union be used instead?
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I made a mistake and ordered a 3/4" jumper hose without a swivel end for connection to an air compressor. I can't find an appropriate adapter. Can a brass ground joint union be used instead?
Why not just use the length of rubber hose, why is a swivel needed?
Last edited by Lee Schierer; 03-22-2022 at 5:11 PM.
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Don't know where you looked but I had a hydraulic shop make my hose and he crimped 2 non-swivel ends on it. I looked at it and ask if I was suppose to pick the compressor up and rotate it to connect ........... oops. They had a swivel fitting adapter to add on that he gave me. All that to say they do make them.
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You can use a union or take Darrell's advice and get the swivel adapter. If you use the union make sure you install it with the flow going the proper direction.
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300 lb black malleable iron union union should be fine. Dont get a cast one. Alternatively a 3000lb union will work too. Available at a pipe supply.
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As long as the threads are compatible, you should be fine and it will help you "relax" the hose as you make your connection between your air network and your compressor.
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