Airbrush quick release coupler question

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**Argive**

So does anyone use these ?

I got one and it worked fine for the first time use but when I returned to my session it no longer sealed properly.

Not sure if It was poor quality of if leaving it plugged in was a mistake ?

Thanks

**LordMcAllister**

I'm using a quich release coupling and never had any issues with it. Did you try applying teflon tape?

**Argive**

The leak was at the coupling. So if I taped it up or sealed it then it wouldind be able to decouple if that makes sense.

I ordered another one. Ill try not to leave the coupling in the female(giggiddy) slot over time.

**CragHack**

I sometimes have a small leak when I bend by airbrush in some odd angle, but it's definitely not constant.

**oadie**

Try disconnecting and taking a look inside the female end of the coupling. One of the more common issues with quick disconnect couplings (especially on cheaper models) is the O-ring, which is frequently poorly sized and can become dislodged if you so much as look at it funny. Sometimes it shifts laterally, leaving a gap on one side for air to escape, even when the male end is properly positioned. Sometimes it won't fully seat in its retaining groove and the material sticking out prevents the male end from getting tightly locked in and properly sealing, even if it's secure enough not to simply fall off.