unable to locate "odd" size fitting
unable to locate "odd" size fitting
(OP)
Let me try to provide the short story.
I wanted a tire inflator valve with a "no Loss" air chuck. My google hits found the valve I wanted and Pic showed it having a NPT connection. This just happen to be through WalMart's marketplace provider.
However, the chuck I received has a "3/16 tubing" connection. the reply to email to ask for exchange came back that is all they have and gave me a full refund. so I am out nothing and have the chuck.
first thought was I should be able to find a fitting so I could use it, BUT I cannot find the 3/16 (-3) fitting.
So I was hoping maybe someone that has dealt with fittings more than I would know where to find ONE. The fitting's cost must be < $6, before I spend $45 to have one made, I'll just go to another vendor and get the chuck with NPT
I wanted a tire inflator valve with a "no Loss" air chuck. My google hits found the valve I wanted and Pic showed it having a NPT connection. This just happen to be through WalMart's marketplace provider.
However, the chuck I received has a "3/16 tubing" connection. the reply to email to ask for exchange came back that is all they have and gave me a full refund. so I am out nothing and have the chuck.
first thought was I should be able to find a fitting so I could use it, BUT I cannot find the 3/16 (-3) fitting.
So I was hoping maybe someone that has dealt with fittings more than I would know where to find ONE. The fitting's cost must be < $6, before I spend $45 to have one made, I'll just go to another vendor and get the chuck with NPT





RE: unable to locate "odd" size fitting
1/4" fitting
$7.38
If there is a refrigeration supply house close to your location they will probably have something on the shelf.
Bill
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Jimmy Carter
RE: unable to locate "odd" size fitting
Here's a link to their website:
https://www.grainger.com/
Just select the 'Find A Branch' link and enter your zip-code.
John R. Baker, P.E. (ret)
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RE: unable to locate "odd" size fitting
https://www.adaptall.com/
B.E.
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RE: unable to locate "odd" size fitting
I had search Grainger and several other sites. the other two posted were ones I hadn't search prior, but getting similair findings. the -2 and -4 JIC are available and some were even cheap. So far the -3 (to a NPT thread) has eluded
What looks like a doable alternative is hose end fittings, so making a 12" whip would work. online pricing though has it about $20 just for pieces. BUT possibly something the local tractor shops could make for me
RE: unable to locate "odd" size fitting
It looks like a 1/4" x 45 deg fitting.
Bill
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"Why not the best?"
Jimmy Carter
RE: unable to locate "odd" size fitting
You can also try your local CAT dealer, this same tire chuck is used in their nitrogen tire charging kit, I don't have a parts guide for it anymore, but someone in their parts department should be able to help.
Hope that helps, MikeL.
RE: unable to locate "odd" size fitting
https://www.amazon.com/PA-8708150000-Accumulator-C...
You can likely find this cheaper at a Parker hose and Fitting house if there is one near you.
MikeL.
RE: unable to locate "odd" size fitting
I ordered a chuck with NPT threads for ~$40.
I received a chuck with tube fitting
when I asked to exchange, vendor said that was last they had and gave me full refund and told me "just keep it".
so the first option is just order what I want from another vendor
I guess trying to benefit from the "free" chuck is just going to be bad juju