Tacoclimber

So my wife bought me a Viair compressor/tank combo for Christmas this year, decided to give it to me early as I'm going wheeling tomorrow, and last night I very happily began to install it...

It wasn't till I had it out of the box, and almost bolted down that I noticed that the fitting on the tank is for 1/2" tubing, not the type of fitting that you can put a quick release type. So, my question is, are there other fittings that I can use that will convert this 1/2" tubing fitting unto a size that I can use for a quick release?

Here's a few picture of what she bought me.


And the link to the product:
Viair Compressor and Tank

The fitting in question is the one on the right in the bottom picture. The tank is actually tapped for that size fitting, so I can't just replace it with the quick release. I'd really like to make this work, as I don't know if I can return it now that I've opened everything up. Any ideas, guys?

waskillywabbit

iTrader: (-1)

Looks like you just need a male ended quick coupling to replace the fitting in question. Should be able to find one at Lowe's/HD or a industrial supply store. Just make sure to use thread sealant.



P.S. And stop double thread posting you newbie!

Tacoclimber

Hey...I figure it works for all the kids...

Tacoclimber

From looking at it, I think I need a 1/8 - 1/4 adapter. Do they make that? I may be looking in all the wrong places, but I can't find anything that would thread into the 1/8" tap on the tank but allow me to thread in a 1/4 quick release.

Tacoclimber

Brian, I don't have the tank in front of me, but would you say it's safe to say that I could use a 1/8" male to 1/4" female NPT adapter to make this work? I found one on another site.