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The small half of a quick release.

Badger Quick Disconnect Plug

51-038 · plug only

4.8 out of 5385 ratingsBuyer feedback ↓

This male plug screws onto a Badger airbrush. It needs a matching hose-side coupling; the plug by itself is not a complete quick-release system.

  • 51-038Badger part numberMale plug only
  • BadgerAirbrush connectionAlso listed for Thayer & Chandler
  • SeparateHose-side couplerRequired to complete the connection
$8.00
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THE QUICK TAKE

Is it right for you?

Buy it when you already have the matching Badger quick-disconnect hose and want another brush ready to plug in. Leaving one plug on each brush makes swapping them simpler.

Skip it if you are starting with a plain screw-on hose. You also need a compatible hose-side socket. This small plug does not convert every Iwata or generic coupling into a Badger connection.

01 / BUYING NOTES

Before you buy.

01

The threaded side stays on the brush.

The female threaded end attaches to the Badger airbrush. The exact part number matters; Badger also sells different plugs for other airbrush connections.

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Internal thread on the airbrush end Image source ↗
02

The smooth end enters the coupler.

The male quick-release end needs the matching socket. That socket and the air hose are separate from this listing.

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Male plug end and retention groove Image source ↗

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02 / AMAZON REVIEWS

The buyers’ view.

AMAZON CUSTOMER RATING

4.8out of 5

385 global ratings

  • 5 star88%
  • 4 star7%
  • 3 star3%
  • 2 star1%
  • 1 star1%
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Owners report easier brush changes and connections without leaks in their setups; one describes trouble-free use over a couple of years. Another owner liked the connection but was less keen on the cork gasket, planning to leave the plug attached except when deep-cleaning the airbrush valve assembly.

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What buyers like

  • functionality39
  • ease of use30
  • Value for money12
  • Leak resistance11
  • convenience9

The small numbers are review mentions. Topics and sentiment are from Amazon’s customer-review overview.

Amazon US · Checked . Ratings may include other colors and sizes.

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03 / SOURCES

What the sources say.

Badger distinguishes 51-038 for its own brushes from separate Paasche and Iwata plugs. Its listing associates this plug with the 50-2018 quick-disconnect hose.

Badger parts list

Manufacturer part-number reference · summarized

The selected listing specifies a male fitting for Badger and Thayer & Chandler airbrushes. It is the plug, not the hose-side coupler or an air hose.

Amazon product details

Exact 51-038 listing · summarized

04 / COMPARE

Match the job.

The manufacturer also lists 51-039 for Paasche and 51-040 for Iwata connections. Those are different-fit parts, not interchangeable upgrades for a Badger brush; choose by the airbrush and existing coupler.

05 / PRICE HISTORY

The price over time.

Badger Quick Disconnect Plug · 51-038 · plug only · Amazon US

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Keepa price history for Badger Quick Disconnect Plug, exact ASIN B000BPOJCO
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