I notice a curiosity while browsing the local hardware store. The same air compressor fitting is available in steel and brass, but the steel one is a couple dollars less expensive. Since both seem perfectly functional, what’s the motivation for the more expensive brass version?

Brass vs Steel Air Compressor Fittings

bing November 3, 2019, 2:34am 8

I think I have both. The quick connects are mostly brass but the male fittings are mostly steel. Probably something I’ll look for next time. You can never have too many fittings.

Topic		Replies	Views
What did you use for air supply line? Pex, copper, black iron? Maintenance/Repairs honda , accord	14	3976	February 12, 2011
AC Vacuum Pump Kit Maintenance/Repairs	6	958	July 19, 2016
Leaking Freeze Plug Maintenance/Repairs dodge , d150	11	8642	August 30, 2013
Compressor General Discussion	17	1615	September 2, 2013
Air Apparent Car Repair Maintenance/Repairs	14	1472	December 12, 2008

Brass vs Steel Air Compressor Fittings

Related topics