ptgarcia

Those of you that have done on-board air systems, what type of fittings did you use? I think I'm going to remove my 1/2 gal air tank from my exhaust brake system and install a 2-1/2 gal tank in its place. This will require running longer air lines and new fittings. Should I got to push-loc fittings or stick with the brass compression fittings? I'd sure like to use push-loc because they're easy to use and for whatever reason the compression fittings from Lowes and Home Depot don't fit over the air line from Pacbrake. What would you guys do?

cbrahs

Pauly,

run over to a big rid dealer and get the pushlock style that you can quick disconnect when needed. have them on mine and run 150psi without a problem

ptgarcia

Right on, several of those around here. Do they still use 1/4" line?

cbrahs

ya, that is what i am running. black and blue colors to be able to tell which is pressure to the valve and which is from the train horn valve to the horns

Jeff K

I use the DOT air brake push lok fittings for the Kelderman air ride. They work great.

bnold

compression fittings dont like the constant vibration... I say push lok!!

cbrahs

Jeff,
you forgive the girlfriend? lol....

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I use the PTC fittings. The ones I get are nickle plated look and work great. Don't use the compresion fitings from Home depot they are not DOT Rated.