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[JRouche]

Also, how would you guys compare the difficulty in assembling these hose ends as mentioned above to either normal -6 or-8 Fragola or Russell stuff?

I cant talk about the braided hose that you guys are using. I have only used the SS braid.

But what I do is grip the hose in the vise. Tight enough so it wont slip but not so tight that it deforms the end. With the plastic braid I dont think Id do it though, might hurt the braid. Then I use a socket that fits the nut. With the socket on the ratchet and nut in the socket I push as hard as I can, pushing the nut against the hose end and turn, left hand threads usually. It starts to tear up the braided end a lil, some crunching sounds. But I keep going. And the course thread screws on fast. If there is a loose wire or two dont stop, never stop LOL Keep the pressure on and thread the nut over the braid. And no matter how well I cut the braid, it seems like there will always be a stray wire or two that doesnt want to get under the nut. But thats just at the start of the threading, the loose wires will be covered up by the nut. Never had one sticking out after the nut is fully threaded. And I have tried to start over and reposition the strands of wire. It just turns into a bigger mess. I have to re-cut the end.

Once the nut is seated. Then the tube can be inserted and thread that into the nut. Make sure to keep the nut AND hose from spinning. And I dont use lube, never had to but they make it for this. Thread the end in all the way and its a tight fit. No need to go crazy for tightness on the last part. Just seat it to the nut and its secure.



Ok.... Solly. I know you didnt ask about how to make a hose end. I just felt like writing. Im sure you already have it down..

As for some hose ends being different? I have used them all. Cheapys from online (ebay) to higher (priced) quality ends. Cheap in money, not in quality, all US made. Although the anodizing does show the cost diff. And that does make a diff. Thats another discussion. Me removing all the anodized coating from some fittings because they wouldnt seal. Not hose ends but NPT fittings.

Solly for talking so much. Its just a topic that is current for me right now. Been dealing with a large (for me) air system, that has alot of AN fittings and hose ends. Been tracing down leaks for three days now and finally have it all buttoned up. NO LEAKS!!!!! JR