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Review on Aeroquip FCM1543 Anodized 120 Degree Socketless by Brian Dildine

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best AN hose ends you can buy

Who was the first company to sell AN fittings to the public? Response from Aeroquip. Aeroquip is wholly owned by Eaton, the 163rd largest company in the US. Why is this in my rating? I think it has to be said that you can find AN faucets from China and elsewhere for a lot less, but if you are looking for the highest quality faucets that you can buy with the money from the company that sold them first, look not further . In fact, while other faucets may "look" like this, they are often made from inferior materials and manufacturing processes (which is why they are cheaper). best non-flare hose you can buy). When properly assembled with the ends, these hoses can only be removed by cutting them off. To actually install this hose end, I recommend heating the hose end in hot water to loosen it as much as possible (you can use a heat gun, but it's safer to use hot water) and then some hose line lube to use (you want to use gloves). ) both the hose end and the fitting. Clamp the fitting in a vise and attach the end of the hose to the fitting. It is important that the hose runs completely from the fitting to the protective cover. It's leaking because the hose isn't all the way through. You may have to wiggle and wiggle the hose to fully tighten it. If you have a hose pressure gauge, you can check the hose for leaks before installing it.

Pros
  • One piece construction provides improved flow and eliminates two potential leak (solder) points
Cons
  • Cable is shorter than other picks