TerryF2858 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 i have a paasche and an Iwata hose, i tried to screw the connector for my compressor hose on to the ends, but it seems they are a bit different do you know what the actual size and kind of threads they are? they just dont seem to screw together just right, as i search the net i keep seeing NPT, on some things and BSP on others i know npt is pipe threads for us and i searched and bsp is british pipe, would the hoses be all mixed thread types, or are my fittings just poor quality that they do not thread in right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Sure sounds like your compressor fitting is the issue, I have an Iwata hose and all my brushes have the quick disconnects and my hose hooked right up to my Sears compressor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAWGFAN Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I had the same issue with my Iwata when I tried to adapt to my compressor hose fitting. I just bought a 1/8" NPT to BSP adapter. Just make sure the BSP side is male, so your hose will thread onto it. That is assuming you have female threads on both ends of your hose, as I do. You'll probably also need another adapter to go from the 1/8" NPT, up to the quick connect for the compressor. I think mine was 3/8", but can't remember for sure. I use a 3 gallon pancake type compressor. Yours may be different. The NPT fittings are easy to find at your local hardware store. The BSP adapter, you may have to order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) As Johnny Cash said in his song, "One piece at a time", all you need is an adaptor kit. If you can, take your parts down to a hobby shop or airbrush supplier, to be sure you get the right fittings. If you need to order online, try emailing the supplier to get their advice. Pasche should be able to tell you, or Iwata. Edited May 15, 2014 by mark poulson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I use a Paasche hose, which connects OK to a standard US compressor outlet (quick disconnect in my case). I bought a "Paasche hose to Iwata airbrush adapter" from dixieart.com. It was a couple of bucks and allowed me to use my old Paasche hose instead of buying a more expensive Iwata hose. Airbrush sites usually have an array of adapter fittings available. The one I got from Dixie Art was high quality, some others I've seen were not so good. Don't forget the plumber's PTFE tape on the fittings to avoid leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryF2858 Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Thank you all for the help, i went to the local hardware store, and they had little trays of odd fittings, and we found all the stuff i need, so i am all hooked up and ready to start painting on the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
