Compressor Fittings?

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Just found out that one of the items the better half is getting me for Christmas is a retractable compressor hose and reel as she is tried of having to wait on me to coil up the 100 foot hose when she wants to leave for us to go some place! While I am at it, I want to make all my connections uniform so:

Aluminum, Steel, Brass, or Stainless Steel connections?

 

[1955moose]

I've used quality steel ones, but that's probably because I didn't think about the others. Just don't cheap out on the sliding disconnect. The three ball bearing type are the ones I use. The brass and aluminum would seem to me too soft, and bang up if you drop them, which your inevetibaly going to do. The good quality connectors last a long time. Goes without saying, wrap the threads with a bit of Teflon tape for leaks.

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[Munkiebunz3]

I'm with @1955moose. Don't cheap out on the coupler. Those will start leaking before anything else due to us always dropping the end after disconnecting & the torque of holding the tool with the hose dangling away.
Don't try to have a uniform look on all the connections as the availability might not be there. If it drives you nuts then look at it this way: different colors for different categories. Alternatively use the old hose's connectors because it's obvious your wife wants that thing gone.