Dust collect hoses

[recurvericky]

Other than buying actual dust collection hose for a system, is their anything else that will work? This is the hose that goes from the actual ducting to the tool.

[jess stuart]

I have been wondering the same thing.  I have looked at the 3" RV sewer hose at wallyworld.  Price is pretty good surely it could be adapted it the correct size.

[kennym]

I've been using 4" drain tile like they use on terraces. It is stiffer than the dust collection hoses from Grizzly,but works the same. I bought ends that will fit inside the 4" sewer pipe I put around the wall with gates at each machine.

You have to ductape the joints for best results....

[Eric Krewson]

Kenny is right about sealing the joints. I have a 2hp system with only hose clamps at the joints. I can really hear the wind whistling from all the leaks but the big system makes up for the leaks.

[recurvericky]

I was looking for something a little more flexible than drain pipe. Would a dryer hose work or is it not strong enough to take the suction that is produced? I had planned on sealing all the joints and will probably do it with duct tape.

[Jered Shofner]

A standard dryer hose would probably collapse.  I once tried some 1 1/2 drainage hose, and the suction made a howling sound that drove my dog crazy!