[HWYSTR455]

Schurkey, you are correct on many and most comments, but some people use 'familiar' or 'common' terminology so they're not mistaken.

As for AN/JIC, I believe thread tolerance was once difference between the two, and have experienced 'packaged JIC' fittings that required close attention and patience when screwing them together.

I generically say JIC to differentiate between fittings that either are not marked 'AN' and/or are generally 'less expensive' (cheap). Which is obviously not 'correct', but most can relate.

In the automotive aftermarket, the term 'AN' is widely used, even if it is outdated. You walk up to someone at a SEMA booth and ask them for a 8/16 hose fitting you will get laughed at.

With all that said, please continue to provide your comment/education, you are a wealth of knowledge and am very appreciative you share! Mean that sincerely.


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