1/2" vs 3/8" air hose

[ryoken]

ordering my nice new Quincy compressor this week, so i'm thinking i might step up my line from the super soft, flexible, old, rubber 3/8 hose that i've had forever, to a 1/2" retractable reel setup,,,,

it's been many moons since i ran 1/2" line..... how much will it help on airhog tools? is the extra hose bulkiness noticable?



here's the unit I'm looking at...

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200323149_200323149


or should i just stick with 3/8"? it is a fair amount cheaper for the reel...


edit.... doh, just realized i shoulda put this in the tool shed...... mods feel free to move if need be...

 

[sweetk30]

3/8 be fine.

1/2 = BIG tools requirement.

just makesure the inside is true 3/8 tho. some arnt.

the 1/2 is a lot heavyer also

 

[ryoken]

cool ,much cheaper... even going with a high quality rubber hose...

i despise the cheesy stiff pvc stuff... i swear the rubber one i'm using is about 20 yrs old.... i'll keep it around for an extension for the portables at work...

 

[British Slave]

I use a 1/2" hose with a six foot 3/8" whip hose at the tool. Works just fine up to 3/4" drive impact. Plus it reduces broken quick connects.

 

[tRustyK5]

I think the 3/8" would be fine...

Moved to the tool shed for ya.

Rene