Author Topic: Air hose leaks (Read 2719 times)

oldandslow · « **on:** March 13, 2021, 12:10:29 PM »

Hey folks, trying to set up my air hose.
Got one of them kits from Big Jim.
Its leaking at both ends on those fittings
Maybe I have placed the hose clamps wrong?
I clamped on the large parts and away from the small area in the middle. Thoughts?

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2021, 12:12:58 PM »

Pictures?

Explanation of the assembly?

Shredd · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2021, 12:20:34 PM »

I find that hose clamps can leave a little gap where the screw is... I also find it best to wrap the hose about tree times with a heavy cloth, put the hose clamps right next to each other and keep the screws on the clamps away from each other... A little soft soap on the plug may help seal it also...

oldandslow · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2021, 12:23:00 PM »

Here ya go

oldandslow · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2021, 12:25:23 PM »

I noticed when I pulled that plug it had some hose fiber inside where it sealed. Probably didnt help.
Gonna try your method Shredd

Shredd · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2021, 12:39:40 PM »

Yah gotta enough room... Maybe put three clamps on there also....

Walt Francis · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2021, 12:45:26 PM »

Put the clamps next to each other and orientate the tightening nuts on opposite sides, 180 degrees from each other.

oldandslow · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2021, 01:05:35 PM »

Thanks gents!

oldandslow · « **Reply #8 on:** March 13, 2021, 04:28:45 PM »

Seems to be holding

Shredd · « **Reply #9 on:** March 13, 2021, 05:25:28 PM »

YaY..!!

Crooked Stic · « **Reply #10 on:** March 13, 2021, 05:58:04 PM »

One clamp on the part with the grooves. The other in the center where the plug is dipped in with the screws 180 from each other.

Mad Max · « **Reply #11 on:** March 13, 2021, 06:25:08 PM »

Quote from: Crooked Stic on March 13, 2021, 05:58:04 PM

One clamp on the part with the grooves. The other in the center where the plug is dipped in with the screws 180 from each other.

I'm with stic
You need a socket to tighten it up and a bucket of water

I check mine every time in the bucket of water before glue up

oldandslow · « **Reply #12 on:** March 13, 2021, 06:31:28 PM »

Thanks guys...never thought of the bucket.
Checking each time is right smart too!

Mad Max · « **Reply #13 on:** March 13, 2021, 06:47:29 PM »

If you use a hot box to cure the glue, the hose will settle in and stop leaking after 4 or 5 bows.
Just for your Info. 50 to 60 # of air is plenty

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2021, 07:02:54 PM »

Sounds like you glass guys are full of hot air...

JGR1269 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2021, 07:26:13 PM »

I just put one together last night with plugs and clamps from Big Jim. One clamp on the grooved section and one in the radius section. I also use Blue Monster pipe thread sealant on the valve stem. I aired it up and left it overnight last night and no leaks.

oldandslow · « **Reply #16 on:** March 13, 2021, 08:28:49 PM »

Quote from: Roy from Pa on March 13, 2021, 07:02:54 PM

Sounds like you glass guys are full of hot air...

Sometimes I leak a little myself...

oldandslow · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2021, 08:47:39 PM »

Quote from: Mad Max on March 13, 2021, 06:47:29 PM

If you use a hot box to cure the glue, the hose will settle in and stop leaking after 4 or 5 bows.
Just for your Info. 50 to 60 # of air is plenty

Excellent!

Pat B · « **Reply #18 on:** March 14, 2021, 12:10:46 PM »

At both ends, oldandslow?

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #19 on:** March 14, 2021, 12:39:36 PM »

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