Where to buy a metric fitting.

[tallyho8]

On my cheap-o Harbor Freight air compressor, a compression nut broke on the tubing that runs from the compressor to the tank. This appears to be 10 mm copper tubing and I need to get a female compression nut and ferrule.

I have found distributors that sell them by the thousand but can't find any places that sell just one.

 

[murphy1244]

On my cheap-o Harbor Freight air compressor, a compression nut broke on the tubing that runs from the compressor to the tank. This appears to be 10 mm copper tubing and I need to get a female compression nut and ferrule.

I have found distributors that sell them by the thousand but can't find any places that sell just one.

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[IslandTractor]

Try britishmetrics.com. They're in Maryland.

 

[jeff9366]

As you are seeking a compression fitting, does it have to be metric? I would think a sterling measurement fitting would work fine, as you are tightening it for effect.

 

[tallyho8]

Fastenal doesn't sell them. British Metrics wants $20 plus shipping but they are out of stock and may be about a month or so. The female compression fitting has to screw unto the male compression fitting in the tank so I can't use something with different threads.

$25 seems like a lot to pay for a nut for a $99 air compressor. I think I will try to silver solder the tubing to the fitting.

 

[dstig1]

The answer is ALWAYS McMastre-Carr. McMaster-Carr I haven't looked, but they have it. They will deal with individuals (unlike Grainger) and they stock everything. Shipping is fast and fairly priced, but their prices are not low...

 

[dstig1]

The answer is ALWAYS McMaster-Carr. McMaster-Carr I haven't looked, but they have it. They will deal with individuals (unlike Grainger) and they stock everything. Shipping is fast and fairly priced, but their prices are not low...

 

[mrmikey]

Does the fitting in the compressor unscrew? Maybe you can replace the complete fitting ....Mike

 

[Bladehauler]

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[IslandTractor]

??JB Weld