Best vacuum hoses according to redditors

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I agree, a vacuum with a soft brush attachement should get most of it. Anything really stubborn left on the outside of the grill could be cleaned with a microfiber cloth lightly moistened with glass cleaner. I would only remove the grills as a last resort.

Don't buy anything consumer reports tells you to buy. Companies pay to be reviewed by them and everything is biased. And don't buy bagless. Especially if you have an animal and you want to keep everything dust free. Your budget is extremely low for a quality so I recommend going with this.

Hoover Tempo https://www.amazon.com/Hoover-WidePath-Bagged-Upright-U5140900/dp/B0009ONZ8G

Stretchy Hose instead of Plastic (Optional) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y33K9VA/ref=pd_cp_60_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=AH7TSS3NXQNXWSDG9J1G

Hepa Bags https://www.amazon.com/WindTunnel-Cleaners-AH10060DT-AH10040CLP-902419001/dp/B00I9JGAE4/ref=sr_1_12?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1474387339&sr=1-12&keywords=y+hepa+bags

My main complaint with this hose is it's not very flexible and is prone to kinking (it's a longer version of the hose that comes with the Ridgid vacs). If you're looking for a hose that is flexible and doesn't kink, keep your eye out for this guy:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AV78B/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

While the price is now $49.99, it's dropped to below $20 quite often over the past month.

There are lots of "hose kits" out there - http://www.amazon.com/Central-Vacuum-systems-Turbo-Warranty/dp/B00COT17IY is the first one a quick google turns up :)

As to whether it's worth it to you or not - that's up to you. Is it worth it to you, if you only have to haul around hoses instead of the full vacuum?

This ought to do the trick. I recommend you spring for one of these while you're at it.

I have a domino and a couple festool vacs. Here is something I have figured out hose-wise:

You can go on amazon and get a Bosch dust hose like this one for cheap.

This fits onto the domino dust port.


The other end of this hose fits snugly into my Fein turbo II vac, my festool vac, and my rigid shop vac. (I have 7 vacuums, and yes it is a problem, I’m seeking help) This leads me to believe there is a conspiracy standardization of some sort across the industry.

All of them provide sufficient chip extraction for the tool to function properly. The one drawback is the lack of anti-static but a couple shocks from a dust hose never killed anyone when they saved that much money. I hope this helps!

Edit:
If you’re looking for better filtration, But you’re on a budget, you can look and see if your shop vac will accept a filter bag. My 16 gallon rigid will, and I recently tried one out for the first time. It maintained strong suction for hours longer than with only the pleated filter, captured everything arguably as well as my much more expensive dust extractors, (unless you’re in a lab you won’t be able to tell the difference) and cost much much less.

I just bought this to use with my power hand tools. It fits my standard rigid shop vac but has the small end that fits the tools (even the so called proprietary festool connection on the one festool sander I own).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AV78B/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

No complaints so far.

Non electric and cost effective for me would be the numatic as1 tool kit. I think I could even rig that with the Sebo adapter to accept an ET-1 or ET-2

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002AH2YP0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_B32OCb8RGA6N7

I have both the Rockler hose and this Powertec hose:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JROABYY

I use the Powertec more frequently since it is lighter and has no tendency to pull back on me.

I do use the Rockler hose occasionally. But it is essential to rig up a suspension loop from the ceiling. I fastened a velcro strap to the ceiling above my sanding area, and then I run the Rockler hose through the looped velcro strap, getting it to just the right height so that when the hose is attached to the sander, the sander will just sit flat on the center of the surface being sanded.

Always on the lookout for something better, I spotted this on amazon. I may order it:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NZZZ5ZL

This is what I use: Bosch 16.4 Foot Vacuum Hose, 35mm VAC005 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AV78B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_My-VCbWFCHRWR I use it interchangeably with my festool hoses around the shop. For the money it can’t be beat and works with all my sanders... I also have the rockier universal hose and it’s terrible in my opinion too...

Get this. It's the cheapest I've ever seen.

https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-VAC005-5-Meter-Vacuum-Hose/dp/B0000AV78B/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1478659562&sr=1-1&keywords=bosch+dust+hose

No, didnt find them anywhere there.

no 1 1/4 hoses at harbor freight, home depot or lowes. On amazon you pay 21 bucks for a 6ft hose.

https://www.amazon.com/Dustless-Technologies-Six-Foot-Buddie-D5160/dp/B000WJMVIS/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1499633077&sr=8-4&keywords=1.25+inch+hose+dust

or https://www.amazon.com/SHOP-VAC-foot-1-25-inch/dp/B000B1KKJ4/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1499633781&sr=8-7&keywords=1+1%2F4+hose
Where you need to cut off a piece for the shop vac part so it fits on another connection.

unless you can use sump pit hoses and pool vacuum hoses?

This person always replies with the same canned responses advocating for Shark because Consumer Reports said so. If you want to take Consumer Reports word for something straight up then by all means, you do you.

The bottom line is, there are a lot of machines out there. Many of them are very good for a specific use case, or given a set of variables to compare against.

A lot of it is down to opinions and personal preference.

As for Shark, I own one. Model: NV352 31. It, like many sharks, has plastic clips at important points of connection. These are weight bearing, and are prone to failure. Shark will not sell you these clips even though they are an easily replaceable part. All I needed was the red piece of plastic. In my case, the only option was to buy the entire top hose assembly as seen here: https://www.amazon.com/113FFJ-NAVIGATOR-LIFT-AWAY-VACUUM-HANDLE/dp/B00STQV68M/

Shark and Dyson also make bagless vacuums. Some folks find them to be dirty and disgusting to empty. I am one of those people.

Here's a great video from AvE. He does an excellent job tearing down equipment and providing a visual understanding of how things are built, and what his opinion on their quality is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPTzNJMd19A

That said, my Shark cleans the floor about 80% as well as my Miele will. It does not filter nearly as well, but it's passable.

My final opinion, /u/mjwood1, is to do your own research and really find what machine will deliver the things you need and have the problems you want to have. Try them out, get a feel for them. Get your moneys worth.

Otherwise, I'd say this.

If you've got $100ish to spend, buy a Hoover
If you've got $200ish to Spend, Buy a Shark.

More than $200, save some more or buy the above.

If you have $400 or more to spend, consider a high end canister, upright as long as you're willing to take care of it. Sebo, Miele.