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I think these issues are universal. I have a bunch of these in 1/4"
and 3/8" pipe size; most are brass from Harbor Freight--automotive
style are getting harder to find--but some are steel from various
brands and all do the same thing to some extent. I think it's partly
due to wear but might be due to just plain shitty manufacturing and
specs. If I remember, I try to make/break connections before I turn
the air from the compressor on; it's easier. Maybe the 'industrial'
type work better?<br>
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FWIW, I have a couple tractors with similar type of quick connects
for hydraulic lines, except larger pipe size and are designed to
break away if you start moving before disconnecting. I bought some
cheap sockets--made in you-know-where--and one of them is now
failing to hold connection (though the lines are shot and I need to
try new before I totally blame the connector).<br>
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Bob<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 7/4/2025 7:52 PM, Douglas Shook
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<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">I have been
using 3/8" Tru-Flate (automotive) quick connects for all the
air hoses in my shop for decades.</div>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">I have a
bunch of old brass female sleeve lock couplings that require
you to move the outer sleeve to connect and disconnect the
plug. They are working fine after decades of use.</div>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">I also have a
bunch of newer plated steel Tru-flate ones that are
push-to-connect that are supposed to be more convenient, but
they are getting increasingly difficult to disconnect. I have
one that I have to remove all air pressure before it will
release the plug.</div>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">I have
purchased all of these from McMaster-Carr, they are genuine
Tru-Flate products. </div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">I have tried
lubricating them, but it does not seem to help.</div>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">I also have
tried to find new Tru-Flate connectors without the
push-to-connect feature, but cannot locate them for 1/4" pipe
and 3/8" coupling. </div>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Do any of you
have experience with this problem? It is quite annoying when
you want to change a tool, as you might imagine.</div>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">I have seen
some universal sleeve lock couplings that are supposed to work
with Tru-Flate plugs, but I have not seen them with 1/4" pipe
and 3/8" couplings.</div>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">I am
attaching a link from McMaster:</div>
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href="https://www.mcmaster.com/products/couplings/tru-flate-quick-disconnect-hose-couplings-for-air/"
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<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Thank you in
advance for any help or information you may have.</div>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Best,</div>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Doug</div>
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