When replacing an air-hose fitting with a barbed brass fitting, the usual process is to seal the connection with a small hose clamp. I use my plumbing tools to make a cleaner connection on my 1/2-in. O.D. air hose.
As shown in the drawing at right, I cut the end of the hose square. Then I slide a 1/2-in. PEX plumbing crimp ring onto the hose so that 1/8 in. of the hose extends beyond the ring. Then I apply some light oil (you also could use Vaseline) to the barbed end of the fitting to facilitate insertion. Finally, I compress the ring with a set of crimpers.
—R. Timothy Maddox, Lynchburg, VA
Edited and Illustrated by Charles Miller
From Fine Homebuilding #226
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And if you are a professional Plumber you ought to know those fittings are only good...not to exceed 100 lb.s...as per the manufacturer.
How many times is FHB going to run this tip?
It's about the sixth or seventh time that I've gotten an email for this tip.
Here's my tip FineHomeBuilding....delete this email from your email client.
The first time this was posted it was ok. Getting it several times a week is not. GET RID OF IT!