My question concerns the hose connection. How is a typical shop vac hose connected? Is a special fitting required for the twist-and-click feature?
196445
The shop vac hose does NOT "twist and click" connect to this shroud without having an adapter. Without the adapter you can duct tape the connection. The adapter is NOT included with the shroud (very misleading in my opinion). The adapter is DeWalt part # DWV9000. It costs roughly $20 and can at times be difficult to find in stock. DeWalt makes a combo kit (DeWalt part # DWE46151) which includes a 10amp grinder,dust shroud,diamond cup wheel,kit bag, AND the adapter. It sells for about $180. If you don't already have a grinder and diamond cup wheel, then this is the way to go.
196446
The host attachment uses the proprietary Dewalt connection to twist and click. There was an adapter in their catalog, but I was never able to find a place that sold it. In the end, I bought a shop vac universal tool adapter and cut it to fit. With a bit of duct tape, it did the job fairly well.
196447
DeWALT makes a "universal connector" to connect a shop vac hose, but it's hard to find. I simply taped a 1 1/2 shop vac hose to the shroud using heavy-duty duct tape. It worked fine, and was hanging on tight after I ground 580 sq ft of concrete. Probably would have stayed connected forever if I hadn't cut it off when I was done. I wouldn't bother with the special DeWALT connector, since its so hard to get and costs another $20 or so. Next time I have to use the dust shroud with a vacuum, I will just use some more duct tape!
196448
it does not fit anything that is sold at Lowes or home depot. It fits my Fein vacuum cleaner perfectly.The ones they sell at Lowes and home depot are 1 1/4 hose and 2 inch hose. the fein is 1 3/8 hose, are nearly 35 mm. The attachment works great, when connect to a vacuum cleaner, it pickes up every bit of the dust.
196449
That's the stupid thing and the only negative thing I found about this thing. The regular shopvac hose does not connect to this, there maybe an attachment or something sold by shop vac or dew wilt but I just put the two side by side and see duct tape to hold together and seal.
196450
Kendall is correct; you need a DeWALT "universal connector". This is available on Amazon for $25 last time I checked. I have a small Ridgid shop vac and ended up using a smaller hose from another tool and taping this to the shroud. It works fine and the shroud is very good, however I was still disappointed this wasn't made easier or cheaper to attach to a hose. Blake's suggestion of the rubber pipe adaptor from a plumbing department also works well.
1161239
I'm not sure I understand the question The vacuum hose size is for the small shop vac hose versus a large shop
264603
Yes, it has a short hose in the handle. It also comes with different attachments (brush type ends and such). These just stay attached to the vacuum. They will all connect to the end of the hose. There are some other attachments you can purchas.
1113131
it will fit a 1-1/4" hose attachment, which is a standard size. Shop vac will use a 2" hose attachment, but I believe most central vacs use the 1-1/4" size. You can measure to make sure what size your hose is.
735254
I'm not sure it comes with the vacuum, but I can connect mine to the hose on my vacuum cleaner. There are fittings that let you use any vacuum that has a hose. My upright Hoover has a hose on the side and I can use that. You should probably turn off the beater bar on the vacuum, though.
2224647
Yes, there is a utility port on the right hand side to directly connect a vacuum hose. I use it to with my car kit as the unit is mounted in the garage. As far as the inlet/outlet, they must be behind the unit going into the wall, I don't see any outlets except for the utility one.
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Tucson Mom&gt;&gt;The kit is intended to hook up to a standard vacuum cleaner. There are two BIG pieces. One had a big hole in each end. The other had a big hole in one end, and a small hole in the other end. You hose has a fitting on one end, and plain tube on the other. OK, with that: 1. Press one end of the BIG HOLE BOTH ENDS piece to the Vacuum cleaner hose (press fit). 2. Press the BIG HOLE-LITTLE hole piece into the part you just connected to the vacuum cleaner. That leaves the "little" hole end unattached. 3. Take the "plain tube, no fitting" end of the hose, and press it over the ribs on the "little end" of the BIG PIECE you just connected to the other big piece. 4. Now, any of the micro attachments should plug into the FITTING END of the hose. It appears that there are 4 selections to attached to the fitting end. Hope this helps...Good Luck. Robert in TN
1362247
The hose from the shop vac connects to the top of the Dust Deputy, and the hose leading to the tool (table saw, router, band saw, etc.) connects to the side of the Dust Deputy. Just slide the vacuum hose over the nozzle ports on the Dust Deputy, switch on the shop vac, and you're ready to go. No more dust will get into the shop vac, so you'll never have to replace the filter again. Just empty the container beneath the Dust Deputy when it gets about half full. I use a 5-gallon bucket under my Dust Deputy.
490248
No, it just means it's ready for a vacuum attachment. The air hose is connected through the 1/4" female pipe Thea's in the back of the unit. Proper air fittings is all you need.
2134059
I'm sorry,but I haven't used the hose. I bought my Kirby refurbished and when I had a question, I called the business that refurbished the vac. They were great. Answered quickly, made suggestions and solved my problem. Try calling whoever sold yours.
884981
There isn't a port for a shop vac. So the answer is no unless you can manage to rig something to the saw to accept a vac hose
1751344
It will connect to some, but not all shopvacs/hoses. If the only place the adapter fits is into the port of the vacuum itself, then the 6 ft hose is going to be 2 feet too short to reach the full height of the wall (ask me how I know this...). Nothing quite like holding the shopvac in one hand and then working the hand-sander unit with the other... builds those biceps!Next time, I'll buy a better shopvac...For what it does, the product works great. Sure beats the old method!
405359
There is a connector that is installed so that the hose can be connected/disconnected when needed. Very simple and has worked great for me!
1560375
this is not comming with a hose, I did a connector and I installed flexible metallic hose, you can purchase on the hose special store, easy and cheap, be sure you get the hose to work unde vacuum.regardsvictor
2136525
The fittings I referenced are the threaded ends of the air hose like everyone has already stated. You still need to purchase and attach the 1/4" Quick Connect adapters to be able to use it with most air tools. You will need a male and female adapter and don't forget to get some teflon tape to make sure the threads will be air tight.
1519056
Cathy, I have searched and tried to find this answer and have failed, but I would suggest going to https://www.shopvac.com/support/support.asp and submitting this question to Shop-Vac and then letting the world know. I am sorry that I only have another direction for you to meander in your search for truth. good luck - Baker
464320
Actually, I don't think it would work with a shop vac. I use it on a Kenmore vacuum with what I think is a pretty standard hose attachment.