Push to Connect Fittings Disconnect Tong Tool for Removing Push-fit Pneumatic Fittings 1/4”, 5/16” (6mm, 8mm) Quick Connect Air Hose Fittings Removal Tool

There are a few of theses specialized hose puller tools and I have most of them. This one seems to be the best of the bunch so far with respect to the build quality and size. By size I mean that it is a bit smaller than most and can get into some smaller spaces, by a little bit but sometimes that little bit is what you need. It won't work in real small or tight places though and not so good where multiple lines are installed close together but then almost nothing will in those cases. I would say worth having it for those special need times before you need to go "caveman".

For years i have been using a screwdriver or a pair of needle nosed pliers to disconnect lines with these fittings. It was always pretty much a wrestling match to disconnect the hose. I need to remove and replace one on an appliance and decided to see if anyone had a tool for it. I did a search on Amazon and found this one. I ordered it and when it arrived i tried it out on the job i needed to do. This tool worked Great - i disconnected the hose in no time - cleanly with no damage to the hose or fitting. Wish i had found this years ago. If you work with these press fittings and hoses for automotive or appliance use you really want to have this tool.

It is a great tool for removing tubing from Alligator fittings. I gave it a 4 star only because it does not real well removing a plug or nozzle from an alligator fitting. I would highly recommend this. If you use the "U" shaped part one to press on the alligator clip the plug or nozzle comes out easily.

Great tool.

Pliers were worthless on standard air brake lines. When you press the release arm it merely pushed the pliers down the hose and doesn’t even touch the release tab. Ended up using the manual tool.

worked on air switch in my tractor but dont think it will hold up to a lot of use.

I have come to value this tool. I work on machines that have nylon air lines that are fitted into push lock fittings and these pliers really do help. I find that when I use them, the push lock ring is pushed in more evenly allowing the hose to release better so the barbs in the fitting don't bend out of place and rake the nylon or cause the hose to kink. Preventing further breakage certainly makes my job easier. The tool is pretty straight forward, select the size pliers, wipe off line, fit into jaws and use the tool separating the line from the fitting, clean tool and store. Pretty easy.

It did not make the job any easier, I'd say it makes it even more complicated. It couldn't handle a John Guest quick connect with a Sioux Chef Tubing (Menards)