Watch this BEFORE you buy your first Air Compressor (UK)

Buying an air compressor that is going to be compatible with your air hoses, air tools and quick connect fittings is WAY more complicated than it should be, and like me, you could end up with connectors that don't fit into each other.
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00:00 Intro
02:05 The problem
02:30 Different profiles of quick connectors
06:40 PCL Standard vs PCL XF
07:25 Different threads
08:15 BSPP vs BSPT
10:10 Converting between NPT and BSP
12:55 Thread tape or paste, or neither
15:45 Conclusions

[@Pontelad]

i just took a compressor like yours to the recycle centre , it was old seen better days but only because i inherited a 150ltr clarke one and there in lays my problem which is the same as yours my old compressor and tools have the XF ones i changed them years ago however my new inherited one comes with the UK standard one (the long one) my old compressor had a built on air filter and regulator but my new one doesn't it has a separate clarke air filter and regulator and then a air filter regulator and oil dispenser + high pressure tyre port and also a 20 meter reel with auto retraction but they all have UK regular so its about to cost me a fortune as PCL XF Quick Release 'Snap' Coupling are expensive and i need to change to them for better air flow, This is a good video for any one starting out as on my first compressor i was lucky and only needed a couple of PCL Quick Release 'Snap' Coupling also as a side note a lot of tools u buy in the UK come with XF on them well most of mine did hence why i switched originally.

[@foxy1960]

I agree with you it is a ridiculous situation that there is not just 1 or 2 adaptors

[@StuartTaylorEsquire]

No matter what accessory I buy, I switch them all to XF because you get a better flow.

[@bluedragontoybash2463]

Is this about air compressor or the hose ?

[@craftingrob]

Hi it's supposed to be about what you have to do when you buy your first air compressor, before you can actually use your first air tool with it.

[@bluedragontoybash2463]

thanks.. I am planning to buy an air compressor. I'll make sure I rewatch this video when I buy it. @@craftingrob