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Old 10-14-2021 | 04:45 AM
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Does anybody know who makes these pneumatic quick connects ?
Trying to sort the most reliable ones and these seem pretty nice.
I have had the tangs on the Robart ones fail under pressure before, so a bit hessitant on using them.

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I like the Festo best….compare to anything with o’ring…
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Same for me, if I'm putting any kind of quick connects in a semi-permanent location to make for easier gear or valve removal, I like Festo push connectors. At wing joints that are frequently disconnected if I can't make BVM EZ-air connectors work, I have never had a problem myself with the Robart twist lock connectors. I don't like the aggravation of the pictured style that requires multiple turns while I'm precariously balancing a wing and trying to hook things up at the same time.
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I use BVM's connectors. They are kind of a pain to fasten and unfasten. But, I have had a Robart connector fail to engage properly. When I retracted the gear, all the air escaped and then the giant p-40 cart-wheeled on the resulting belly landing. Basically I hate air operated gear But I have been stuck with it on the two BVM planes.
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Did not know BVM made those-
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Will they work with 1/8 airline ?
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BVM mostly uses very small air lines. The smaller the line, the less air used for an actuation = more actuations and less weight.

If you want the info, you might want to consider taking the time yourself to look them up online!
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They look similar to the Airpower airline disconnects, which I really like. I have used them for years and never had a problem.



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I use Luer Lock connectors, a medical air line connector which has been available for model use from various hobby suppliers over the years.

https://www.drifton.eu/shop/108-fitt...nd-connectors/

Easy to grip with fat sausage fingers, no O rings to perish, light, available in different colours, never had any problems.

Last lot I bought from KMRC Jets.

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I've been using the Robart ones for decades and have use the ones shown by the OP.

Both have worked for me as they should for years, no failures.
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Originally Posted by Boomerang1
I use Luer Lock connectors, a medical air line connector which has been available for model use from various hobby suppliers over the years.

https://www.drifton.eu/shop/108-fitt...nd-connectors/

Easy to grip with fat sausage fingers, no O rings to perish, light, available in different colours, never had any problems.

Last lot I bought from KMRC Jets.

These are what BVM included with an E-brake I got from them, I just didn’t know what they were called or who made them so I could not recommend. They work quite well also.
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Originally Posted by Dansy
I like the Festo best….compare to anything with o’ring…
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Originally Posted by Auburn02
I have never had a problem myself with the Robart twist lock connectors.
Until ......

Was happy with these for years until an O ring split, fortunately during a pre flight, leaving me stuck for the day.

Lesson learnt, pack a couple fresh spares if continuing to use them.
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Ah!

Same here 😁
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found it hose here.

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Bad experience with all the aluminum style the wi oxidase after some time and difficult to work with, only the robart quick connectors and the festo style ones

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