Rockworth 3hp Compressor - what fittings?

[doublecherry]

Hi all,

I'm new to the world of air tools so apologies if I sound stupid!

We've just bought a Rockworth 3hp 50l compressor much like this one:

http://is03.thegumtree.com/image/big/46722871.jpg

Unfortunately the instructions are a joke and don't really contain much information at all. It doesn't come with a hose or any tools.

The question is - what kind of connector do I need on the hose? And what kind of connector do tools usually have? In other words, do I need to:

a) Just get a hose with fitting to match the compressor, it doesn't matter much
b) Get an adapter for the compressor to change it to a better type of connector which will then make tools cheaper/easier to use

What I don't want to do is buy a load of tools and find that I need to get lots of adaptors or some other rookie mistake! I'd rather start off on the right foot. I've heard there are different types, BSP, Euro...? Not sure which I have or which is best and why.

Any help greatfully appreciated, thanks all!

 

[Stereophoney]

If you go to machine mart you can buy all the fittings for your tools and compressor for a few quid, they have a range of hoses aswell

 

[brightspark]

buy pcl airline conectors for general use . there threaded bsp . all adaptors and reducers available if using a lot of air and long hoses euro fittings are best

 

[rtbcomp]

Most tools come without a fitting, just a 1/4 bsp hole for you to screw the fitting of your choice into.

 

[Wedg1e]

buy pcl airline conectors for general use . there threaded bsp . all adaptors and reducers available if using a lot of air and long hoses euro fittings are best

I use PCLs on all my stuff... Machine Mart is OK if you need a fitting in a hurry but once you know what you want, you can buy them cheaper from Ebay. I just got ten 1/4" BSP males for £7.50-ish, I think MM want a couple of quid each!