Matt wrote:
>
> I am also thinking about converting my 1/4" fittings to 3/8".
> I currently have a mix and it can be frustrating getting things
> matched up so I am looking to reduce one variable...
It's always good to pick one standard and stick with it.
The difference between air flow for 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch fittings is
very, very small. If you have a lot of 1/4 inch fittings, I'd consider
changing the 3/8 fittings so save money.
I went pondered this change some time back. That's when I found a nice
chart that showed the pressure/flow loss for the different fittings. At
typical compressor values, it isn't much difference - using a 10 foot
shorter hose would probably make a bigger difference in flow. Along
those lines, a larger diameter air hose make much more difference than
the diameter of the fittings at the ends of the hose.
I decided to just go with the normal 1/4 fittings, simply because they
are the most common and easiest to find.
Tim Mullen
Chantilly, VA
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