Lidl compressor intake size

DamoKen

Hi, recently bought a lidl 25l compressor and went to use it for the first time today with an Axminster nailer (http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-air-aw50n-18g-brad-nailer-340382) only to discover the intake on the nailer which is 1/4 inch is a different type than the lidl supplied hose connector. Searched the lidl manual and no mention anywhere of the connector size. This is my first nailer & compressor so not familiar with standards. Never even occurred to me there might be different connection types.

Does anyone know of an adapter that can be used between the two? Seems a bit restrictive to only be able to buy air tools for one type of compressor, especially when there's no mention of compatibilities in the specs.

Cheers

pajero12

DamoKen wrote: »

Hi, recently bought a lidl 25l compressor and went to use it for the first time today with an Axminster nailer (http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-air-aw50n-18g-brad-nailer-340382) only to discover the intake on the nailer which is 1/4 inch is a different type than the lidl supplied hose connector. Searched the lidl manual and no mention anywhere of the connector size. This is my first nailer & compressor so not familiar with standards. Never even occurred to me there might be different connection types.

Does anyone know of an adapter that can be used between the two? Seems a bit restrictive to only be able to buy air tools for one type of compressor, especially when there's no mention of compatibilities in the specs.

Cheers

You'll be able to get a correct fitting in any motor factors or tool supply place. There has to be some sort of marking on the fitting. Post a picture of both the fitting and the quick attach here and someone will identify it for you no problem.

DublinDilbert

pajero12 wrote: »

You'll be able to get a correct fitting in any motor factors or tool supply place. There has to be some sort of marking on the fitting. Post a picture of both the fitting and the quick attach here and someone will identify it for you no problem.

The aldi/lidl stuff is normally supplied with euro fittings. As above you can pick these up on line or in tool shops.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Compressor-Connector-Fittings-Release-Coupling/dp/B00JEBIX4Q

DamoKen

Cheers for the replies guys, the adapter you linked to Dilbert looks like it might be the right type, unfortunately they don't deliver to Ireland for some reason.

Anyway from what you both say shouldn't be a problem getting a connector here so will check during the week if there's somewhere around where I work or failing that go to the local motor factors next Saturday.

The connections by the way are in the inserted image. Nailer is in the middle.

Thanks again!

/edit image not displaying for some reason so put a link in instead.

http://imgur.com/rFh0NIq

Steve

Try Irish pneumatics.

http://www.pneumatics.ie/

DublinDilbert

If your near Dublin mc quillans will have what you need, or near naas ted johnstons.

That was the same fitting which came on my second fix nailer too. Swapped to euro fitting no problem. Just wrap the euro fitting threads in ptfe tape.

You can't beat the pnumatic nailer, does a great job.

johncal2009

I also have a Lidl Compressor just like the one you describe which has given me good service for Eight years I also had to get different Fittings, mine came from a market stall and contained a full set of all the fittings
I could not open up the link you sent in the first place so I am taking it the ones that are shown by Dublin Dilbert are what you want, Mine only cost about £5, but these arnt too expensive

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Don't forget your PTFE tape for the threads Its a must

DamoKen

DublinDilbert wrote: »

If your near Dublin mc quillans will have what you need, or near naas ted johnstons.

That was the same fitting which came on my second fix nailer too. Swapped to euro fitting no problem. Just wrap the euro fitting threads in ptfe tape.

You can't beat the pnumatic nailer, does a great job.

Hi Dilbert, where you say you swap it I take it you mean you remove the existing attachment from the nailer? I was under the impression you attached an adapter to the existing connection.

So if you remove it I would imagine you just twist anti-clockwise til it loosens? And the purpose of the ptfe tape wrapped in the euro fitting is to ensure air tightness when you screw it in correct?

As I said air tools are a new area for me so might be completely wrong!

Thanks

DublinDilbert

DamoKen wrote: »

Hi Dilbert, where you say you swap it I take it you mean you remove the existing attachment from the nailer? I was under the impression you attached an adapter to the existing connection.

So if you remove it I would imagine you just twist anti-clockwise til it loosens? And the purpose of the ptfe tape wrapped in the euro fitting is to ensure air tightness when you screw it in correct?

As I said air tools are a new area for me so might be completely wrong!

Thanks

You should be able to buy an adapter but it might be a bit bulky.

You should be able to unscrew the fitting with a spanner and screw in a new one. It's usually some form of standard bsp thread on the gun.

DublinDilbert

DamoKen wrote: »

Hi Dilbert, where you say you swap it I take it you mean you remove the existing attachment from the nailer? I was under the impression you attached an adapter to the existing connection.

So if you remove it I would imagine you just twist anti-clockwise til it loosens? And the purpose of the ptfe tape wrapped in the euro fitting is to ensure air tightness when you screw it in correct?

As I said air tools are a new area for me so might be completely wrong!

Thanks

You should be able to buy an adapter but it might be a bit bulky.

You should be able to unscrew the fitting with a spanner and screw in a new one. It's usually some form of standard bsp thread on the gun.

DamoKen

Thanks Dilbert, sent a mail to Axminster to double check the connectors removable and you're quite correct. I'll have a look around for a fitting this weekend and give it a go.

Thanks again