- Jun 23, 2013
- 10
I'm looking for a good smooth-bore vacuum hose for my pole mounted vacuum. I've scoured the internet and EVERY manufacturer claims to have the best hose. So... which one have you used, and would you recommend it? TIA
Smooth-bore vacuum hose
- Thread starter Thetaxguy
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The best hose is the one you don't let dry out and sit in the sun all the time and then have cracks that you have to patch with automotive silicone.
- Jun 23, 2013
- 10
- May 23, 2015
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- Plaster
- Chlorine
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- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
The corrugated hosing is designed that way so that the hose can be thin enough to be very flexible and light but strong enough to resist collapsing under the suction forces cause by a pump. In order to get a smooth bore hose work safely, it would either have to be very thick walled or have metal spring wire embedded in it which would increase its weight and make it less flexible.
I use vacuum hose segments rather than a single long hose. Each segment is about 42” long and they slide together to give you whatever length you need. They’re certainly not as well sealed as a straight length of hose but they are easily disassembled and can be stored straight without coiling them. Works great in a long deck box.
I use vacuum hose segments rather than a single long hose. Each segment is about 42” long and they slide together to give you whatever length you need. They’re certainly not as well sealed as a straight length of hose but they are easily disassembled and can be stored straight without coiling them. Works great in a long deck box.
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