what is best way to ground this hose?Yes first time setting up dust system....
325735
At the dust collector end, trim some of the plastic off the end of the reinforcing wire to expose bare metal. Then, using crimp connectors, connect a length of wire to the reinforcing wire and attach the other end of the wire to one of the metal screws in the vicinity of the dust collector motor.
325736
I ran a main trunk line in 4" ABS (sewer pipe--not the black plastic rigid dust collection pipe) from my garage to my basement work shop. between sections, I glued 4" to 3" ABS reducer bushings and connected the sections with the clear plastic tubing. The OD of the 3" ABS reducer fittings matches the ID of the 4" tubing. I ran braided copper ground wire inside the ABS, drilling 1/16 holes to route the wire around the blast gates and bolted 1 end to my dust collector and physically bolting all my machines as well. I primarily use the clear plastic tubing to see where I'm getting clogged, remove debris causing the clog and maintaining the blast gates. I recently purchased more tubing because I added more equipment I ran a main trunk line in 4" ABS (sewer pipe--not the black plastic rigid dust collection pipe) from my garage to my basement work shop. between sections, I glued 4" to 3" ABS reducer bushings and connected the sections with the clear plastic tubing. The OD of the 3" ABS reducer fittings matches the ID of the 4" tubing. I ran braided copper ground wire inside the ABS, drilling 1/16 holes to route the wire around the blast gates and bolted 1 end to my dust collector and physically bolting all my machines as well. I primarily use the clear plastic tubing to see where... » Read More I ran a main trunk line in 4" ABS (sewer pipe--not the black plastic rigid dust collection pipe) from my garage to my basement work shop. between sections, I glued 4" to 3" ABS reducer bushings and connected the sections with the clear plastic tubing. The OD of the 3" ABS reducer fittings matches the ID of the 4" tubing. I ran braided copper ground wire inside the ABS, drilling 1/16 holes to route the wire around the blast gates and bolted 1 end to my dust collector and physically bolting all my machines as well. I primarily use the clear plastic tubing to see where I'm getting clogged, remove debris causing the clog and maintaining the blast gates. I recently purchased more tubing because I added more equipment « Show Less
325737
I am surprised that users and sellers alike are recommending that you can use the embedded wire to ground your hose. That defies all the laws of electricity! Plastic is an insulator. The problem we are trying to solve is the build-up of static electricity within the hose. A wire isolated from the static environment (inside of the hose) by insulation (the plastic it is embedded in) cannot possibly stream off any electrical charge! It has to be bare within the environment. That is why the manuals from Jet, Grizzly, etc. say to use a BARE wire inside the hose. Otherwise, they would say to use ANY wire. You have, in effect, the equivalent of an insulated wire laid inside your hose! Useless! I am surprised that users and sellers alike are recommending that you can use the embedded wire to ground your hose. That defies all the laws of electricity! Plastic is an insulator. The problem we are trying to solve is the build-up of static electricity within the hose. A wire isolated from the static environment (inside of the hose) by insulation (the plastic it is embedded in) cannot possibly stream off any electrical charge! It has to be bare within the environment. That is why the manuals from Jet, Grizzly, etc. say to use a BARE wire inside the hose. Otherwise, they would say to use... » Read More I am surprised that users and sellers alike are recommending that you can use the embedded wire to ground your hose. That defies all the laws of electricity! Plastic is an insulator. The problem we are trying to solve is the build-up of static electricity within the hose. A wire isolated from the static environment (inside of the hose) by insulation (the plastic it is embedded in) cannot possibly stream off any electrical charge! It has to be bare within the environment. That is why the manuals from Jet, Grizzly, etc. say to use a BARE wire inside the hose. Otherwise, they would say to use ANY wire. You have, in effect, the equivalent of an insulated wire laid inside your hose! Useless! « Show Less
325738
I ran a main trunk line in 4" ABS (sewer pipe--not the black plastic rigid dust collection pipe) from my garage to my basement work shop. between sections, I glued 4" to 3" ABS reducer bushings and connected the sections with the clear plastic tubing. The OD of the 3" ABS reducer fittings matches the ID of the 4" tubing. I ran braided copper ground wire inside the ABS, drilling 1/16 holes to route the wire around the blast gates and bolted 1 end to my dust collector and physically bolting all my machines as well. I primarily use the clear plastic tubing to see where I'm getting clogged, remove debris causing the clog and maintaining the blast gates. I recently purchased more tubing because I added more equipment
732771
Yes. The bucket and hose set-up is just a water trap for the drywall dust. It keeps the dust from ruining your shopvac or other vacuum source. The dust gets pulld into the water and settles there leaving relatively little dust in the airstream entering the vac.Do be careful, howver, not to kick over the bucket while sanding as it could sent a shot of water up into your vac. Not too big an issue if using a wet/dry vac but more cataqstrophic if not using a water-proof vac.
94330
The connections are a bit loose; my suggestion would be to keep the heavy hose propped up by putting something under it. It seems to me the weight of the hose causes the ends to experience too much stress. Also, I try to minimize the slack by keeping the hose as short as possible. Don't extend it out unless you have to. Hope that helps.
2136965
I designed a dust collector from sheet metal. I attached my shop vac up to it and it works very well. The only thing, is you can't take alot off at once. It will clog up the vac hose.
495767
One time I looked at my sweeper bag and the dirt was all in the bottom. So I loosened it up. Also when I use attachments and the hose is not connected to the sweeper, dust comes out. So I just put a rag in it and it seemed to take care of that.
1490239
I only use it outdoors, it's impossible to keep the dust from blowing around, I just point out away from where I'm cleaning, one disadvantage of shop vacs, make sure your filters are clean and bag is kept before 3/4 full and at least you won't be blowing the dust you've just sucked up back into the floor. with a little ingenuity you could make a short hose and zip tie a little high flow filter element, maybe like a lawn mower filter, but it would have to show high volume and you'd have to clean it too. Does the floor attachment fit, turn it face up, Still need a filter.
1191157
Yes I had the same problem, I returned the hose. I have not found an alternative yet.
1012350
I opened the little round button and put the vacuum hose on it, covering the whole circle. I also sealed the bottom tightly. Hope this helps.
1061317
Could be your outlet flow...pushing it to one side..could be that the hose is very brittle and does not expand nor maneuver around the pool very well...might need more hose...I add and take out hose, bi weekly it makes the vacuum clean in different patterns....
699671
You should be able to get a good ground by attaching your ground wire to a properly-sized ring terminal at attaching that to one of the pivot bolts on the pipe. If you do scrape some of the paint/coating to ensure a good ground connection, be sure to seal the bare metal against weather after you attach your ground.
1061316
I'm having the same problem . Don't know why . Just bought last year. Not happy with product, seems like the hose isn't long enough. Tried with regular vacuum hose and it worked a lot better but not great . Found it easier to just do it the old fashion way.
2239202
Grounding WHAT??? this unit is anchored in the concrete....what do you think you can "ground"???the adjustment on top tightens the anchor onto the inside pipe/bar so it doesnt jiggle or slide.all mechanical. What are you worried about; lightening??????
748797
This hose has a contact ring around the end you put into the wall fitting. The contact ring makes contact with two pointers that start the vacuum
690184
The canister which collects the debris is usually mounted in the garage somewhere. With mine you unlatch, twist off, remove and carefully dump the debris in an oversized bag. i.e. creates a big dust cloud when dumped. If you mean how to clean the hoses mounted in the walls.... Since all the debris is carried to the canister it probably does not matter. Any hand held part or attachment could be cleaned in a sink with soap and water (Do not submerge any electrical parts or cords though!). Good luck.
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.
460698
Yes to both questions. I've hooked it up to my orbital sander, I just had to make an adapter and it worked great. The only issue I have is the "whistling" sound the hose makes when not straight, but I get that with my long shop vac hose too.
674411
I put the cushy side up. We've had it for 1 year and it's worked well. About to use it again. A bit of a pain to wash all of the dirt/sand off efore wrapping up for the year. I draped andit over a deck railing and used a broom to beat loose the larger clumps and then used the hose to clean it. Let dry for a dew days then fold up for next year.