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H. Williams

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Subject : Vacuum hose material
Posted : 2006-06-03 12:30 PM
Post #33093
I'm building a vacuum system and I could use some recommendations for the material to use for the vacuum lines. I'll be pulling more vacuum than normal (about 29" hg). I was hoping I could pick up something up at the local home center or auto parts store like copper tubing, silicone, braided or rubber.


 
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Don Stephan

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Subject : RE: Vacuum hose material
Posted : 2006-06-04 3:58 PM
Post #33094 - In reply to #33093
Standard braided (reinforced) flexible tubing would be the first thing I would try. Not very expensive at Hone Depot and similar stores.


 
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Darryl Keil

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Subject : RE: Vacuum hose material
Posted : 2006-06-04 7:11 PM
Post #33095 - In reply to #33093
H,

Like Don said, clear braided reinforced hose is good for vacuum use and is readily available. My only additional comment is use a hose you can see through to some extent. This way if anything gets clogged in it you can see it. For this reason I would stay away from standard compressor line hose.

I have noticed over time even the braided hose can sometimes ovalize and collapse to some extent, usually not to a detriment but we did switch to clear coil steel reinforced hose for our presses which will not deflect at all and is very flexible. It is much more expensive and hard to find unless you buy in quantity. You should be OK with the braided hose, I'm just a stickler for details.

Sincerely
Darryl Keil
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