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This is about $8 for 10' length, so half the price of the Jet hose. Use thin wall PVC sewer pipe for long runs, and get the 4" to 3" inside diameter PVC reducer. Connect this hose to the reducer and the machine and you're in business. This is fine for connecting to the machines directly, more than flexiable enough if you have them on wheels to move around. it fits perfect inside the Jet hose.
For the long runs from the vacuum itself, I used thin wall sewer PVC from Lowes. With smooth walls, it should be better for air flow too. The joint fittings are comparable in price, so even buying the reducer to fit the PVC to the Jet hose, I still saved a lot of money. I needed 3 24' runs of piple for my shop to hook up 8 machines.
My estimation is this hose would be fine if left stationary. The hose works well with my 2 1/2 HP dust collector. I selected this product on basis of price alone (don't do that). The problem I have with it is I'm switching it between 3 different machines. For a moving configuration, buy something with more flex. As time has gone by (6 months) the ridges have started to fatigue and the hose is 'kinking' in places.
I PURCHASED THIS BEFORE I REALIZED I COULD HAVE PURCHASED TWICE AS MUCH FOR A ABOUT THREE BUCKS MORE.Jet JW1032 4-Inch x 20-Foot Black Dust Collection Hose
Not very flexible, so doesn't turn corners real well. It is GREAT. Actually, it doesn't even want to bend much at all. I ended up throwing it all away and ordering some more Clear flexable tubing.
It works well for runs. However, the clear heavy duty version of this is expensive and this will do the job if your willing to take the disconfort. It is not as good for connecting to tools.
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