Quick disconnect

A quick-disconnect plug and coupler

A quick disconnect is a device that allows you to split an air line at a point without having to unthread components. Always place the coupling (the female side) on the upstream side and the plug (male) on the downstream side.

Quick disconnects are often used as high speed filling valves (in place of a schrader on larger cannons.

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