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Old 13th Feb 2018, 1:04 pm   #44
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Default Re: Compressor purchase

The female fitting has a seal-off valve that closes when no male fitting is plugged in, which is why female bits always go to the air supply side. Then you can disconnect anywhere and you don't have a hose whipping around as the tank empties through it.

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