My boss bought some thinking the same. I hooked 10 feet up and stood on one foot to step on the vacuum switch and instantly became freaked out and had to gain my balance before I could make the same move to turn it off. It screamed so loud with harmonics that it could make it a pain to burglars inside when tripping the alarm. The rough insides make for poor airflow as well. Do you remember the whirling noisemaker toy? I took 20 feet of this lightweight hose outside to a street party, cleared the street from curb to curb and began whirling it over my head. A UFO came down and hovered over us, or so it seemed. I will pass on this for hose.
Nice video. The problem is the company has doubled the price of the hose in the year and a half since you posted the video. OUCH! So it's not as good of a deal as it use to be. But thanks for your post. 👍
I am using exactly the same hose. We used to have an above ground pool. When we sold it I kept this hose as one of the ends was broken. I had intended on using it for snorkels on my ATV but never did. I made a 5 gallon bucket dust seperator. Put the shop vac in my shop attic and used this hose to connect the two and a couple of pieces for my table saw and miter saw. It works great.
Hey Tundra, Tools, and Tech, thanks for taking the time and effort to produce this video tutorial on the use of a pool vacuum hose in a shop vac situation. After seeing your tutorial, I think I'll try it myself.
@@chicagohandyman Hi my question to you is If I buy a pool hose can I still use it to clean up saw dust or metal shavings etc thoughts please thank you!
Good idea man. I like your setup. I started using a pool hose a little over a year ago. It’s long enough that my shop vac is outside and I run the hose inside through a hole and coil it on a hook on the wall. Keep up the good work.
HI Kingdom in case you did not see my comment above I asked if I get a pool vac hose will I still be able to use it for sawdust plaster etc as well as metal shavings and water ? thoughts please thank you
@@chicagohandyman Hi have a question for you am I going to custom make an adapter as I dont have a 3d printer and am incredibly poor thats why I found your video I am trying to find poormans methods will a 2.5 diameter hose in a dust collector fit with out an adapter ? I would be hesistant to buy it than find out I need an adapter because I dont have a 3 d printer ? thoughts please thank you ps what if hose diamter is 1.25 thoughts please thank you
The pool hose is plenty flexible and smooth enough on the inside? I need to buy a hose 25’ long for a carpet extractor machine and shop vac hoses are quite a bit more expensive. Probably double the price
Thank you this video helped me purchase one and I use it on my central vacuum homemade with a little bit more airflow in section then your shop vac but still does an amazing job
I have been using pool vac hoses this way for a while. The original large diameter hose always shortened itself under vacuum, like an accordion. This was so severe it would tip over the vacuum.. The pool vac hose has no accordion effect.
I fell into this trap as well... Bought a sump pump hose instead of a shop vac hose. The best way to get rid of the sound is to pour wood glue in the hose and let it harden, eliminating the high pitch sound.
I just came across your video and it seems to be the answer I've been looking for. Are you still happy with this "pool" hose? I may try connecting it to my central vacuum system as I see others have had success with them. Thanks, Larry
They are holding up very well. I also ended up getting the hose from Bosch/Cen-Tec and they are very comparable. The one thing I notice is that the pool hose is stiffer. It could be a good or bad thing for your particular needs.
Yes, most hoses are not anti-static, but that’s why some hoses are really expensive like the Festool hoses. You didn’t mention static so not sure if it’s an issue for you or not and also not sure if the pool hose was anti-static or not.
Can't those dust separators be used with a central vacuum or would the central vacuum be to powerful a lift the saw dust, etc..back up and into the vacuum?
Probably not. The cyclone separator works for people with really power shop vacs that have to double up their buckets because it will otherwise get crushed in.
thanks for the info. it sucks that when we try to attach a hose that’s supposed to be a standard size in this country it seems to never fit and we always need an adapter. how many times do they say 2 1/4”, or 4” or 6” and when you connect them the need for. just stupid. anyway, i might be putting my shop vac in my shed that’s approximately 10 feee from my house and that pool hose will come in handy to reach a lot of tools. having a shop vac in a shed so you can’t head it is something we should all do. thanks for your video.
Still happy with my pool hose as a shop vac hose. From using it for 1.5 years so far..... bc I was in a double garage, I had to loop the hose a bit to “shorten” it. The loops occasionally caused clogs in the hose. So I actually cut 9’ of it off. Now there’s no loops, but enough length to get everywhere in my garage it needs to. And works better too. If your run from the shed is relatively straight, you should be good. I would avoid turns as much as possible.
Tundra, Tools, and Tech: avoid turns, got it. i’m planning on a remote controlled on/off thein separator with a 32 gallon barrel in the shed so i don’t have to listen to the noise, and maybe even soundproof the shed. then use 4” from the shed to the house. approx 10 feet, then use that pool hose inside my basement. you having a double garage is ideal. i bet you live in there.
I purchased a 24 foot 1.5 inch sump hose to attach to a shop vac to help vacuum up attic mouse droppings. Much cheaper than a vacuum hose of same length but it did whistle like a jet engine. Followed other You Tuber's Solution and took a length of rope (1/2 inch in my case) and inserted into hose about 10 or 15 feet. Whistle disappeared. Just drill a suitable sized hole for the rope, insert rope, secure to hose and seal hole with tape. It didn't interfere with the vacuuming that much. :)
My boss bought some thinking the same. I hooked 10 feet up and stood on one foot to step on the vacuum switch and instantly became freaked out and had to gain my balance before I could make the same move to turn it off. It screamed so loud with harmonics that it could make it a pain to burglars inside when tripping the alarm. The rough insides make for poor airflow as well. Do you remember the whirling noisemaker toy? I took 20 feet of this lightweight hose outside to a street party, cleared the street from curb to curb and began whirling it over my head. A UFO came down and hovered over us, or so it seemed. I will pass on this for hose.
Nice video. The problem is the company has doubled the price of the hose in the year and a half since you posted the video. OUCH! So it's not as good of a deal as it use to be. But thanks for your post. 👍
I am using exactly the same hose.
We used to have an above ground pool. When we sold it I kept this hose as one of the ends was broken.
I had intended on using it for snorkels on my ATV but never did.
I made a 5 gallon bucket dust seperator. Put the shop vac in my shop attic and used this hose to connect the two and a couple of pieces for my table saw and miter saw. It works great.
Still very happy with mine! 👍
Hey Tundra, Tools, and Tech, thanks for taking the time and effort to produce this video tutorial on the use of a pool vacuum hose in a shop vac situation. After seeing your tutorial, I think I'll try it myself.
Hope you like it. I’m still using mine!
@@chicagohandyman Hi my question to you is If I buy a pool hose can I still use it to clean up saw dust or metal shavings etc thoughts please thank you!
Good idea man. I like your setup. I started using a pool hose a little over a year ago. It’s long enough that my shop vac is outside and I run the hose inside through a hole and coil it on a hook on the wall. Keep up the good work.
HI Kingdom in case you did not see my comment above I asked if I get a pool vac hose will I still be able to use it for sawdust plaster etc as well as metal shavings and water ? thoughts please thank you
Thamks !! Great idea !! EVERYTHING has gone up and will continue, so for the nay sayers, try to find it cheaper and share with us.
I have been using this hose in my shop for 3yrs. No problems. Thanks for sharing.
Still like mine too. Holding up nicely. Great little hack! 👍
@@chicagohandyman Hi have a question for you am I going to custom make an adapter as I dont have a 3d printer and am incredibly poor thats why I found your video I am trying to find poormans methods will a 2.5 diameter hose in a dust collector fit with out an adapter ? I would be hesistant to buy it than find out I need an adapter because I dont have a 3 d printer ? thoughts please thank you ps what if hose diamter is 1.25 thoughts please thank you
Hi my question to you is If I buy a pool hose can I still use it to clean up saw dust or metal shavings etc thoughts please thank you!
I used an oreq stinger poolhose for my central vac hose replacement and have not regretted it since
The pool hose is plenty flexible and smooth enough on the inside? I need to buy a hose 25’ long for a carpet extractor machine and shop vac hoses are quite a bit more expensive. Probably double the price
@@MudjunkiesMS Very flexible let me know if you want a link... I even use oreq stingers for my central vacuum system..
Look up sunplay .com
I bought that bosch hose because the end fit my old first year festool track saw
I ended up getting the Bosch hose recently. It’s well worth the money.
2:10 seems like there’s a bit too much flex in the garage floor! Thanks for the info :)
not only a great idea, but I have an extra one in my cabana!
Thx amigo . I’m thankful for your video .
You are welcome!
Thank you this video helped me purchase one and I use it on my central vacuum homemade with a little bit more airflow in section then your shop vac but still does an amazing job
Nice.. I have one in my shopping cart. Much appreciated the share!
should I be able to use a standard pool vac hose with out an adapter?
thanks, my wife works at a pool company too. Maybe she'll give me a senior and family discount .LOL
I have been using pool vac hoses this way for a while. The original large diameter hose always shortened itself under vacuum, like an accordion. This was so severe it would tip over the vacuum.. The pool vac hose has no accordion effect.
Better than home depot hose .good idea .thks 👍
mine has high pitch noise. sad
That Bosch hose is great for connecting to hand tools. It's worth the $40.
I use these for my homemade central vacuum
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How would you go about getting rid of the high picth that it can create when you turn the vacuum on?
I fell into this trap as well... Bought a sump pump hose instead of a shop vac hose. The best way to get rid of the sound is to pour wood glue in the hose and let it harden, eliminating the high pitch sound.
Brayton Miller thanks I will be given this a try today (the sound is killing my ears even with ear protection on)
@@flomen07 If that does not work, pour sawdust down the hose and wood glue secondly.
Im just needing a 3d printer! Good idea on the pool hose!
Just wrap duct tape around the hose end until it fits snug.
Or a rubber boot
And it's made in the USA!!!!!!
I just came across your video and it seems to be the answer I've been looking for. Are you still happy with this "pool" hose? I may try connecting it to my central vacuum system as I see others have had success with them. Thanks, Larry
They are holding up very well. I also ended up getting the hose from Bosch/Cen-Tec and they are very comparable. The one thing I notice is that the pool hose is stiffer. It could be a good or bad thing for your particular needs.
Thank you for the feedback. I can see using both -- one for a main feed and the less stiff hose to make the connection to the individual tools.
any chance you would share both 3d printed adapters? I have the same track saw. would be appreciated.
I’ll look for it, but no promises. I made these years ago.
What about static electricity? Could be dangerous
Aren’t most vacuum hoses not anti-static?
@@chicagohandymanyes but are pool hoses?
I’m saying that most vacuum hoses aren’t anti-static.
Yes, most hoses are not anti-static, but that’s why some hoses are really expensive like the Festool hoses. You didn’t mention static so not sure if it’s an issue for you or not and also not sure if the pool hose was anti-static or not.
4 years later how is the hose holding up?
Still going great.
great idea
You had me until you said you printed the 3D part. Most people don't have one.
You can wrap the hose with duct tape until you get the right size.
Can't those dust separators be used with a central vacuum or would the central vacuum be to powerful a lift the saw dust, etc..back up and into the vacuum?
Probably not. The cyclone separator works for people with really power shop vacs that have to double up their buckets because it will otherwise get crushed in.
Yea it's 46.99 for hose on Amazon but thanks
How's the hose holding up?
Still have them and they are fine. I have stepped on them numerous times
Today ordered the same for my CNC router vacuum..😂
Lmk how that turned out. For that purpose, I’d imagine the hose would be too stiff.
What type of filament did you use to print the fitting?
“Soft pla” by Sunlu iirc. Don’t really like it. Would go for a true flexible pla next time, like tpe our tpu.
@@chicagohandyman Did you allow any tolerances or just go with measured ID/ODs?
thanks for the info.
it sucks that when we try to attach a hose that’s supposed to be a standard size in this country it seems to never fit and we always need an adapter. how many times do they say 2 1/4”, or 4” or 6” and when you connect them the need for. just stupid.
anyway, i might be putting my shop vac in my shed that’s approximately 10 feee from my house and that pool hose will come in handy to reach a lot of tools.
having a shop vac in a shed so you can’t head it is something we should all do.
thanks for your video.
Still happy with my pool hose as a shop vac hose. From using it for 1.5 years so far..... bc I was in a double garage, I had to loop the hose a bit to “shorten” it. The loops occasionally caused clogs in the hose. So I actually cut 9’ of it off. Now there’s no loops, but enough length to get everywhere in my garage it needs to. And works better too. If your run from the shed is relatively straight, you should be good. I would avoid turns as much as possible.
Tundra, Tools, and Tech:
avoid turns, got it.
i’m planning on a remote controlled on/off thein separator with a 32 gallon barrel in the shed so i don’t have to listen to the noise, and maybe even soundproof the shed.
then use 4” from the shed to the house. approx 10 feet, then use that pool hose inside my basement.
you having a double garage is ideal. i bet you live in there.
Great tip! Thanks 😊😊😊👍👍👍
No problem! I’m still using mine just fine.
Great idea thanks!
Great idea!!
How to eliminate whistling noise ??
Certain cheap hoses make a whistling noise. This pool hose does not.
I purchased a 24 foot 1.5 inch sump hose to attach to a shop vac to help vacuum up attic mouse droppings. Much cheaper than a vacuum hose of same length but it did whistle like a jet engine. Followed other You Tuber's Solution and took a length of rope (1/2 inch in my case) and inserted into hose about 10 or 15 feet. Whistle disappeared. Just drill a suitable sized hole for the rope, insert rope, secure to hose and seal hole with tape. It didn't interfere with the vacuuming that much. :)
This hose looks typical of the type used by professional carpet cleaners
Lol, this hose really sucks, that's funny
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It’s $1.19 per foot now. Thanx Biden-nomics !!!
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